The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Rtd Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has made history by hosting more than 700 Pentecostal church leaders in Katakwi District.
The meeting, held at Katakwi District Headquarters, brought together leaders from various Pentecostal denominations under the leadership of Rev. Vincent Ewatu of the Pentecostal Evangelist Ministry.
The clergy expressed gratitude to the Vice President for her developmental efforts in Katakwi, the Teso sub-region and Uganda at large.
Rev. Ewatu applauded Alupo’s impactful projects, particularly the distribution of chicks to families, which he said has improved livelihoods across the district.
He requested that the initiative be expanded to reach more households.
“We are committed to mobilizing communities, door-to-door, to ensure that everyone benefits from government programs,” Rev. Ewatu stated.
Pr. David Choda, in charge of community churches in Katakwi, praised the Vice President for her tireless service and pledged full support for her in the upcoming 2025–2026 elections.
Meanwhile, Pr. Clare Robert Okiror, Chairman of the Katakwi District Pastor’s Fellowship, Commissioner of Teso Pentecostal Churches, and NRM Chairman for Katakwi, commended the pastors for their spiritual work and soul-saving mission.
He urged continued support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Vice President Alupo to ensure the region fully benefits from government programs.
“I am ready to mobilize votes for President Museveni and VP Alupo during the NRM primaries and the general elections,” said Pr. Okiror, encouraging other church leaders to rise as champions of development.
Hon. Winfred Adio, a former member of the Constitutional Assembly (Block Vote), encouraged the pastors to continue praying for the country’s leaders, especially VP Alupo and President Museveni.
LCV Chairperson Hon. Rev. Geoffrey Omolo also applauded the clergy for guiding communities spiritually and promoting peace.
Katakwi Deputy RDC Xavier Vincent Okwi highlighted the district’s development milestones, attributing the progress to government programs and the leadership of President Museveni.
However, he noted the persistence of isolated cattle raids by Karamojong warriors.
Hon. Andrew Joseph Koluo, MP for Toroma County, urged the pastors to preach peace and guide communities towards peaceful elections during the forthcoming NRM primaries.
In her address, Vice President Alupo thanked the Pentecostal churches for their prayers and support in promoting peace and development in Katakwi and across Uganda.
She called on church leaders to continue praying for all leaders and to work hand-in-hand to protect the spiritual wellbeing of communities.
“Let’s collaborate in safeguarding the souls of Christians and be champions in the fight against domestic violence,” she emphasized.
VP Alupo also cautioned school administrators against sending away pupils under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program, stating that the government has cleared their fees.
She urged church leaders to embrace and promote government programs such as Emyooga, the Youth Livelihood Program, and the Parish Development Model (PDM) to uplift household incomes and improve livelihoods.
During the same meeting, Vice President Alupo officially declared her intention to contest in the NRM primaries for the Katakwi District Woman MP seat, as the ruling party kicks off its nationwide campaigns.
The Source Reports.
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