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Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) and other leaders for behaving as if they are "holier than thou
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The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, has criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) and other leaders for behaving as if they are "holier than thou."
During a sermon at the pre-funeral service for the late State Minister for Defence, Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, held at Parliament yesterday, Kaziimba expressed concern over the lack of humility among many MPs and leaders. "When MPs come late to church, they expect to be moved to the front seat to be seen. If you don’t introduce them, you might not get a cup of water the next day,” Kaziimba remarked.
Sarah, 50, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mengo Hospital on Saturday. The former Kisoro District Woman MP is survived by her biological son, Isaac Tugume, and an adopted son, Isaac Mukiza. Her husband, only identified as Nizeyimana, passed away 20 years ago, according to relatives.
Kaziimba described the late Sarah as a humble individual who would sit at the back of the church during services at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero.
Some of the Leaders at the pre-funeral service
In his sermon, Kaziimba emphasized that everyone has a role to play in the world. He expressed alarm at people who deliberately spread HIV/AIDS and others who seem indifferent about contracting the disease.
“There is a group of young men offering sh200,000 to university girls to have sex with them, intending to infect them so they start taking pills. This is heartless behavior. Giving sh200,000 to ‘chew’—that is very wrong,” Kaziimba said.
Kaziimba expressed concern over the lack of humility among many MPs and leaders
The archbishop highlighted that while death is inevitable, it can be delayed through better behavior. He noted that death comes slowly to all people, visible in signs like growing grey hair, declining eyesight, losing teeth, and wearing glasses.
Kaziimba reminded the congregation that death is not the end, as there is life after death. He observed that many MPs fear death, with some avoiding lunch at church for fear of being poisoned.
He stressed that while people may not always love one another, God loves everyone. "Voters may love your money but not you. However, God loves you," Kaziimba said.
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