Archbishop Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, leader of the Church of Uganda, is urging people in public roles to avoid being corrupt. He talked about this during a service on Easter Sunday at All Saints Cathedral Church in Nakasero.
Archbishop Kaziimba thinks corruption is a big problem in Uganda. He says even though it’s bad for society, it’s everywhere. He also said that people who try to stop corruption often face danger from their own colleagues.
Archbishop Kaziimba told a story about a time when a couple wanted to give him money so he would give them a marriage certificate, even though they weren’t legally married. He said he really needed money, but he said no to the bribe. The couple didn’t like that.
He told Christians that corruption can be tempting, especially when someone is desperate. But he thinks people in public jobs should be honest and not give in to corruption.
The Archbishop’s message is important because Uganda is dealing with many accusations of corruption. Some people, like Dr. Spire Ssentongo from Makerere University, have been showing on social media how public officials are misusing money.
Archbishop Kaziimba also told Christians not to care too much about material things. He said they should focus on their spiritual lives and prepare for what happens after they die.
He asked why people fight over land when they’ll eventually leave it behind when they die.
Easter Sunday is a special day for Christians. It’s a time to celebrate Jesus coming back to life after dying on the cross. Christians start the Easter celebrations on Good Friday, which remembers Jesus’ crucifixion.
