2024 End of Year Message

Fellow citizens and residents of Uganda, our beloved motherland,

Greetings to all of you in the name of the Almighty God who has sustained us throughout this year and continues to protect, guide and provide for us.

We extend our warmest wishes to our Christian brothers and sisters who observe the historic and sacred occasion of Christmas. In the spirit of unity, we encourage adherents of all faiths to embrace the values of love, charity, peace, compassion, harmony and kindness that Christmas symbolizes. It is our prayer that this year’s Christmas season will inspire us to extend these values to one another and to foster peace in our diverse society.

We give thanks and glory to God for the gift of life, good health, strength and wisdom, which He has mercifully and gracefully granted unto us this year.   We are also thankful for the rains, good weather and the abundant food that our farmers continue to produce.

To those who have lost loved ones through various tragedies, we extend our deepest condolences. We hold in our prayers those who are unwell; and those who are struggling in various ways including our brothers and sisters from neighboring countries who are displaced in IDP camps and refugee settlements due to wars and natural disasters.

We recognize the burdens and empathize with your struggles as we commit you into the hands of God, our Creator, who, according to our holy scriptures “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” -and is—the Redeemer and Transformer of lives and circumstances (Ephesians 3:20, Quran 7:157).

As we approach the festive season, we urge every Ugandan to celebrate calmly and responsibly, maintain good health, drive safely, and prioritize peace in your homes and communities. Let this time not be marred by acts of violence, particularly gender-based violence. Instead, let it be a moment to reflect on God’s blessings, the challenges you have overcome, and to set meaningful plans for 2025.