Religious leaders in the country have called for leadership that focuses on serving humanity with utmost transparency and accountability.
Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu
The call has been made by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda His Grace Dr Stephen Kazimba Mugalu and the former Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi
The two were addressing the gathering in Bweyogerere at Compassion International-A child centered civil society organization at the Commissioning ceremony of Emmanuel Ahimbisibwe as their new National Director.
In his speech, Kazimba urged leaders to be ready to vacate offices and hand over peacefully when their mandate expires because accepting that your time is due is a sign of maturity in leadership.
“I have liked Compassion for its efforts towards uplifting children from poor background into responsible citizens. I have seen a lawyer who was helpless deep down in Kitimbwa village, but with support from this organization , he has become one of the important persons in this country today.”
Kazimba added that at the ceremony, he experienced a wholeheartedly service to the people in a transparent and accountable manner which needs to be prioritized in all sectors of this country.
This he says must be the practice in the different areas of leadership to avoid blackmail, character assassination and conflicts that cripple progress
This as he presided over the commissioning of Emmanuel Ahimbisibwe as the new national director of Compassion International-A child centered civil society organization.
Former Archibishop Henry Luke Orombi
The former Archbishop Church of Uganda His Grace Henry Luke Orombi says that leaders should stop primitive accumulation of wealth and focus on helping these that are in need. He also says that leaders must be transparent, accountable and ready to lead people to prosperity without stealing resources that are entrusted to them.
“We are mindful of those God called us to lead, if you go to Parliament , you’re elected , if your appointed by any authority , you’re appointed to serve some people. Can you treat people with value, can you allow people to feel that some one has listened to me even if he has not given me anything?” he asked
He added that if you are going to serve people , treat them with respect and understand what they are going through
Compassion international is a child centered organization helping needy children and families through Pentecostal churches. Dr Mugalu has urged Ugandans who rich and organizations that have funds to support vulnerable children because they can become important citizens in future.
The new National Director Emmanuel Ahimbisibwe noted that compassion international will continue supporting children but wants to team up with other many organizations and Government agencies to address abuses against children.
“We work in partnership with various Evangelical churches, in this regard we shall continue to engage church leaders, work with to take parents through parental education and mobilizing them to start up income generating projects something which can enable them earn a living and improve on their income.”
He also says that they will be supporting families to address poverty which is a root cause of domestic violence that also threatens the safety of children.
