On September 26, 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni attended the Big Fix Holy Spirit Global Conference at Miracle Centre Cathedral in Rubaga, Kampala, where he praised Pastor Robert Kayanja for his community development initiatives. The conference, which drew Christian leaders and visitors from Uganda and abroad, focused on promoting production and community development. Pastor Kayanja's ministry has supported agricultural production in Karamoja and Kiryandongo, aligning with Museveni's emphasis on production-driven development.
The seven-day conference, co-hosted by Pastor Robert Kayanja and Pastor Jessica Kayanja, brought together participants from several countries, including the United States, China, Germany, Ukraine, India, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and South Sudan. Museveni welcomed the discussions on African integration and the political integration of East Africa, citing it as a crucial step towards continental development. He expressed his support for the integration, stating it is essential for creating a larger market for African products.
Pastor Kayanja's ministry has implemented various development initiatives, including the "Plough, Plant, Produce" initiative in Karamoja, which promotes mechanized farming. In Kiryandongo, his ministry's Gold Meadow Farm is involved in livestock and crop production, providing employment and skills development opportunities. These initiatives align with Museveni's vision of production-driven development, which emphasizes the importance of producing goods and services to create wealth.
Museveni highlighted Uganda's increased production in various sectors, such as coffee and dairy, as a success story. Coffee production has risen from about three million bags to nine million bags, while annual milk production has grown from about 200 million liters in 1986 to nearly six billion liters. He attributed this growth to the country's focus on production and trade, stressing that increased production requires access to larger markets.
The President called for stronger implementation of the East African Common Market and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to facilitate access to larger markets. He expressed his support for the AfCFTA, which has already been initiated, and advocated for deeper East African integration in areas such as defense, foreign policy, citizenship, and the common market. Museveni believes that this integration is crucial for Africa's economic growth and development.
During the conference, Pastor Kayanja announced plans for a Shs5 trillion milk project under the "Cow Bank Initiative", which aims to mobilize Christians to rear cattle for large-scale milk production. Museveni also pledged Shs2 billion towards a SACCO formed by pastors, which aims to promote financial inclusion and support community development initiatives. The President later launched three books, including "Smile Karamoja: From Hunger to Hope and Harvest", which documents development initiatives in the region.
The conference provided a platform for Christian leaders to exchange ideas and build relationships, promoting unity and cooperation among participants. Museveni's attendance and endorsement of Pastor Kayanja's initiatives demonstrate the government's commitment to community development and African integration. The event concluded with a renewed focus on production-driven development and the importance of African integration in achieving economic growth and prosperity.
Key points
- President Museveni praises Pastor Kayanja's community development work in Karamoja and Kiryandongo.
- Museveni supports African integration and the implementation of the East African Common Market and AfCFTA.
- Pastor Kayanja announces plans for a Shs5 trillion milk project under the "Cow Bank Initiative".
