RUKIGA, UGANDA – The Ibumba Church of Uganda Parish Priest in Rukiga district, Rev. Christopher Matsiko, has challenged the faithful to embrace the coming year as a definitive moment for repentance and personal transformation.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The cleric delivered his message on Sunday, December 28th, during a heartfelt thanksgiving ceremony for Kabale-based journalist Samuel Namanya.
The event, held at Ntungamo Church of Uganda in Ibumba Parish, Rwamucucu Sub-county, doubled as a joyous occasion where Namanya, an employee of K-Town Radio, baptized his two children.
Presiding over the church service, Rev. Matsiko urged Christians to enter 2026 with a deliberate and transformative commitment to shed the negative habits that hinder spiritual growth.
He framed the new year as a “sacred opportunity for renewal,” warning it would be unfortunate for believers to enter the year still shackled by destructive behaviors like anger, theft, and hooliganism.
“As we approach a new year, it is a sacred opportunity for renewal. It would be most unfortunate for believers to cross into 2026 still shackled by the same destructive behaviors, such as unchecked anger, theft, and hooliganism, that hinder our spiritual growth and community harmony,” Rev. Matsiko stated.
The call for introspection was reinforced by lay reader Mori Bwebare of Ntungamo Church of Uganda, who specifically cautioned against the destructive perils of anger.
“Anger is a destructive force that can unravel years of personal progress and damage relationships in an instant. We must all learn to think twice before we act, ensuring our actions align with our faith,” Bwebare advised.
The ceremony served as a vibrant intersection of faith, family, and community, highlighted by the baptism of journalist Namanya’s children as a testament to his family’s spiritual dedication.
The event drew a notable gathering, including Hon. Micheal Kwarikunda Mbareeba, a candidate for the Rukiga District LC5 Chairperson, alongside several colleagues from the journalism fraternity.
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