Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, popularly known as Chief Muzzukulu, has called on Ugandans of all faiths to join a spiritual revival and prayer campaign ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s birthday on September 15, saying the country needs divine guidance as it confronts challenges including poverty, unemployment, drought and deaths.
Namyalo said this year’s commemoration, organised through the Office of the NRM National Chairman, has been dedicated to the “Spiritual Revival of Our Fallen Warriors”, providing an opportunity for Ugandans to honour those who sacrificed their lives during the struggle that brought the National Resistance Movement to power while seeking God’s guidance for the country’s future.
The main commemoration will be held on September 15 at the Office of the NRM National Chairman in Kyambogo, bringing together religious leaders, members of the public, surviving veterans and families of fallen NRA fighters. Namyalo said the spiritual activities had already begun and would continue until the main event. “On September 15, all people will converge at the Office of the NRM National Chairman in Kyambogo to call upon all the fallen and surviving warriors,” she said.
She said the revival was also intended to encourage Ugandans to reflect on the country’s history and the sacrifices made during the NRA struggle. Namyalo questioned whether enough had been done to honour fallen fighters and support their families, noting that some relatives continue to face hardships. Among those remembered are Fred Rwigyema, Sam Magara, Arthur Kasasira, Nathan Mweinemuzei, David Ndayondi, Robert Kabura, Lauben Ikondere, Paul Kagina, Shaban Kashanku, Gen. Elly Tumwine and Col. Jack Mucungu, among others.
Namyalo also paid tribute to the late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, describing his death as a moment for unity, harmony and reflection. She urged Ugandans to look beyond political and social divisions and preserve peaceful coexistence, saying the spiritual revival should help strengthen the values that unite the country.
Beyond remembrance, Namyalo said the occasion should provide an opportunity to confront contemporary challenges, particularly unemployment among the Bazzukulu and gaps in healthcare. While acknowledging government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other poverty-eradication programmes, she called for stronger efforts to create jobs and expand economic opportunities for young Ugandans, while urging greater attention to accessible and quality health services.
Namyalo called on religious leaders and Ugandans across the country to participate in the September 15 gathering, emphasising prayer, forgiveness, unity and national reflection. “I call upon all of you to be part of us on September 15, as we celebrate, as well as pray, as well as seek for forgiveness, as well as seek for guidance from God to ensure that whatever happened doesn’t block the future,” she noted.
