Africa-Press – Uganda. The second Annual reSURGEnce Uganda Business Conference has officially kicked off in Jinja, bringing together Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and business stakeholders under a shared vision of driving economic transformation through faith-based collaboration and enterprise.
Organised by the Jinja Christian Leaders Fellowship in partnership with the reSURGEnce Foundation Uganda Chapter, the conference is being held at Evangel Church World Vision on Oboja Road.
The event marks one year since the launch of the reSURGEnce Uganda Chapter, a platform designed to connect African businesses with funding, training, procurement opportunities, and global trade networks.
Since its inception in April 2025, the reSURGEnce movement has grown into a bridge linking Black-owned businesses across Africa with governments, corporations, churches, and not-for-profit organisations.
The initiative aims to unlock economic potential by fostering partnerships and expanding access to international markets.
This year’s conference features US-based businessman and religious leader Rev Dennis Dillon, President of reSURGEnce International, as the guest speaker, while Bishop Samuel Magumba is hosting the event.
Speaking at the launch, Dillon underscored the importance of homegrown solutions to Africa’s economic challenges, noting that the continent must take greater control of its economic future.
“Africa is endowed with so many natural resources, and there is need to tap into such opportunities so that the continent can sustain itself. This begins with people engaging in business and the money market,” he said.
He added that the reSURGEnce movement is focused on long-term impact rather than one-off engagements.
“One year ago, we planted a flag in Uganda. Today, we return to see the fruit and to deepen the roots. The reSURGEnce movement is not a one-time event—it is a sustained commitment to seeing Black businesses thrive on the global stage. Jinja is becoming a hub for that vision,” Dillon said.
Bishop Magumba highlighted growing interest among Christian leaders in practical economic empowerment beyond spiritual discourse.
“Since our launch last April, we have witnessed a growing hunger among Christian business leaders and pastors to move beyond talk and into trade. This second conference is proof that the church can be a catalyst for economic transformation,” he said.
The conference programme includes business panels, networking sessions, and strategy discussions aimed at equipping participants with knowledge, connections, and practical tools to scale their enterprises.
Magumba also revealed that Jinja is being considered as the host city for the Global Annual reSURGEnce Conference next year, an event traditionally held in South Africa.
He encouraged residents and business leaders to actively participate as a stepping stone to broader opportunities.
“Jinja is known as a tourism city and has a lot to offer. This conference provides an opportunity for people to network, gain knowledge, and build meaningful connections. From my experience attending several reSURGEnce conferences, one cannot remain the same after participating,” he said.
The reSURGEnce movement continues to host global forums connecting Black businesses, churches, and community organisations with institutions, governments, and corporations.
Through these engagements, participants gain access to funding, procurement channels, training, and international trade opportunities.
As the conference continues, stakeholders say such platforms are key to fostering inclusive economic growth and positioning African businesses competitively on the global stage.
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