Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday hailed the Parliament of Uganda for sustaining the tradition of the National Prayer Breakfast, noting that such gatherings play a vital role in uniting the country through faith and reflection.
The President said he was pleased that Uganda has consistently held the event since its inception, explaining that its origin dates back to wartime divisions in the United States when leaders used prayer to foster unity.
This year’s 27th National Prayer Breakfast was held under the theme: “The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation”, at State House, Entebbe.
He reflected on Uganda’s cultural diversity and urged citizens to find ways of blending traditional values with Christianity and other faiths.
Recalling his experiences during the bush war, the President narrated that after one of their victories, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire suggested hiding some guns in case the UPC government turned against them, but he rejected the idea, calling it treacherous.
He also recalled refusing to kill Oyite Ojok, one of Obote’s top army commanders.
