NTUNGAMO,UGANDA – The Bishop of South Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Nathan Ahimbisibwe, has warned social media users against spreading false death reports and misleading information about prominent leaders.
Bishop Ahimbisibwe made the remarks while leading breakfast prayers and a thanksgiving service at Ntungamo District Council Hall to celebrate the recovery of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, as well as her 78th birthday.
He condemned the increasing circulation of fake death reports on social media, saying such acts cause unnecessary fear and anxiety among the public. He described the practice as wrong and urged people to use social media responsibly.
Bishop Ahimbisibwe thanked God for restoring the First Lady to good health and called on Christians to respect and honor their leaders as a way of promoting peace and unity in the country.
Preaching from Exodus 22:28, he prayed for continued strength and wisdom for both the First Lady and President Yoweri Museveni. He also praised Maama Janet’s commitment to serving God and her role as a prayer warrior for Uganda, encouraging other leaders to emulate her example.
Former Ntungamo District Woman MP Hon. Joselyn Bata Kamateneti said it was fitting for Ntungamo people to organize the thanksgiving service because the First Lady hails from the district. She thanked God for His protection over Maama Janet and the nation.
Electoral Commission Commissioner Hon. Stephen Tashobya expressed gratitude for the First Lady’s recovery and said the event demonstrated the love and support that Ntungamo residents have for her.
Ruhaama County MP Hon. Beatrice Rwakimaari and Kajara County MP Hon. James Tukahirwa Byenjeru Hunter praised the unity and cooperation demonstrated by district leaders in organizing the thanksgiving prayers.
Private Secretary to the First Lady, Seth Rukurungu, applauded Ntungamo leaders led by LCV Chairperson Samuel Mucunguzi Rwakigoba and Hon. Bata Kamateneti for organizing the prayers and keeping the district united. He informed the gathering that the First Lady had returned to Uganda and was recovering well, thanking God for her healing.
Ntungamo District LCV Chairperson Samuel Mucunguzi Rwakigoba said nothing would stop the district from celebrating Maama Janet’s recovery and 78th birthday. He noted her contribution to the district’s unity and socio-economic transformation as Ntungamo District NRM Chairperson.
The thanksgiving and breakfast prayers attracted religious leaders from different denominations, political leaders, civil servants, believers, and NRM supporters from across Ntungamo District.
Source: Radio Ankole
