Closer to home, he pointed to the struggles faced by business communities across Uganda, where enforcement of trade order regulations has led to loss of property and livelihoods for many traders.
The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has raised concern over increasing cases of land grabbing targeting church property, even as he urged Christians to remain steadfast in faith despite growing hardships.
Delivering his Easter message at Saints Phillip and Andrew’s Cathedral in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality, Bishop Kagodo said the church is facing serious threats from individuals encroaching on its land. He cited a recent incident in Nakanyonyi, Nakifuma-Naggalama Town Council, where groups belonging to land grabbers allegedly invaded land belonging to Nakanyonyi Church of Uganda Primary School, destroyed teachers’ crops, and vandalized the perimeter fence.
He warned that such actions could undermine church development if authorities do not intervene promptly, and called on the government to protect religious institutions from unlawful land takeovers.
Amid these concerns, the bishop also encouraged Christians not to lose hope during difficult times. He noted that this year’s Easter is being marked at a time when many people around the world are grappling with serious challenges, including wars such as the ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which have led to loss of life and widespread destruction.
Closer to home, he pointed to the struggles faced by business communities across Uganda, where enforcement of trade order regulations has led to loss of property and livelihoods for many traders.
“In such situations, many people lose direction, while others turn to ungodly practices like witchcraft, drunkenness, and drug abuse. These cannot solve life’s challenges. We must remain firm in faith and remember that God is the answer, even in times of sorrow,” Bishop Kagodo said.
The Easter service was attended by several dignitaries, including Assistant Inspector General of Police Moses Kafeero, retired High Court Judge Lameck Mukasa and his family, Mukono district chairperson-elect Francis Lukooya Mukoome, outgoing diocesan head of laity Herbert Bataamye, and his successor Nelson Kanyike.
Bishop Kagodo concluded by urging both leaders and believers to work together in addressing societal challenges while keeping their trust in God.
