Drawing from scripture, Kazimba compared the approaches of Nathan and John the Baptist, arguing that impact is not always achieved through loud or confrontational methods.
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The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has defended his approach to speaking on sensitive national matters, stressing that spiritual leadership requires wisdom, balance, and personal preservation.
Speaking candidly, Kazimba said he is often misunderstood by those who expect religious leaders to take consistently confrontational public positions.
“I am a person; I need life also. I am not a savior to carry all your problems. You take them to the cross. I do my part; I leave them to God,” he said.
The Archbishop emphasized that not every issue must be addressed publicly, noting that discernment plays a key role in his leadership. “I am not here to save you. I choose and follow what God leads me to say, and not everything is said publicly,” he added.
Drawing from scripture, Kazimba compared the approaches of Nathan and John the Baptist, arguing that impact is not always achieved through loud or confrontational methods.
“John the Baptist spoke boldly but lost his life, and the mission ended there. Nathan approached power wisely and was able to save a life. Sometimes quiet engagement achieves more than constant public criticism,” he explained, referencing the biblical foundation of Psalm 51.
Kazimba also addressed comparisons to outspoken religious figures such as Janan Luwum, who was martyred during the regime of Idi Amin.
“People ask why I don’t act like Janan Luwum. He did a great job, but he was killed. Do you think I can make an impact by being killed? Don’t I have a family?” Kazimba posed, calling for sensitivity when judging the roles and risks faced by modern-day leaders.
Who was Janan Luwum?
Janan Luwum served as Archbishop of the Church of Uganda from 1974 until his death in 1977. He is remembered for his outspoken criticism of human rights abuses under Idi Amin’s government.
Luwum was arrested and later killed under controversial circumstances, becoming a symbol of courage, faith, and resistance against oppression. Today, he is widely regarded as a martyr, with his legacy continuing to inspire religious and civic leaders in Uganda and beyond.
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