{"id":121703,"date":"2026-04-06T09:18:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/sda-archbishop-kajoba-warns-of-church-divisions"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:36:29","slug":"sda-archbishop-kajoba-warns-of-church-divisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/sda-archbishop-kajoba-warns-of-church-divisions","title":{"rendered":"SDA Archbishop Kajoba Warns of Church Divisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Archbishop of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Uganda, Samuel Kajoba, has expressed concern over growing divisions within the church, describing them as \u201cacts of Satan\u201d that are weakening the body of Christ.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Kajoba made the remarks while presiding over the installation of the new North Buganda Field (NBF) bishop, George Wilson Sekaggo, during a ceremony held at Luweero SDA Church.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am saddened by the spirit that has crept into the church, characterized by criticism, insults, and lack of respect among believers,\u201d Kajoba said. \u201cThese are not fruits of the Spirit, but acts of the enemy intended to divide us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He urged Christians to return to the core values of love, unity, and humility, emphasizing that the strength of the church lies in togetherness.<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, Kajoba officially installed Sekaggo as bishop of North Buganda Field and tasked him with shepherding the flock with dedication and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI call upon you, Pr. Sekaggo, to remain focused on your mission,\u201d he said. \u201cLead with love, stay grounded in the Word, and do not be swayed by the challenges of the world you are called to serve in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also appealed to believers to support their new leader.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWork hand in hand with your bishop. The mission of the church requires unity and cooperation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Kajoba further installed other leaders, including Joshua Wasswa as Executive Secretary and Jonathan Nsibambi as Treasurer of the field.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist faithful from the districts of Luweero District, Nakaseke District, and Nakasongola District gathered at the SDA headquarters in Luweero to witness the installation. The event attracted religious leaders from various denominations, government officials, and cultural leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Among the dignitaries present was the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), David Bahati, alongside officials from the Buganda Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>In his acceptance speech, Sekaggo pledged to transform the North Buganda Field through evangelism and spiritual revival.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI commit myself to preaching the gospel and strengthening the faith of believers,\u201d he said. \u201cWith God\u2019s guidance, we shall uplift this field and expand the mission of the church.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sekaggo becomes the second bishop of North Buganda Field since its establishment in 2021, succeeding David Ssimwogerere.<\/p>\n<p>Leaders at the event, led by the Deputy Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Rose Namayanja, used the platform to raise concerns to the government, particularly over the planned eviction of roadside traders, which they said could negatively affect livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the concerns, Bahati reassured the gathering of government support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to improving livelihoods,\u201d he said. \u201cIn the 2026\/2027 financial year, the government has allocated Shs 20 billion to establish a pineapple processing factory in Luweero to support farmers and reduce post-harvest losses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also commended the Seventh-day Adventist Church for its continued collaboration with the government in community development initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>North Buganda Field comprises five zones\u2014North Bulemeezi, South Bulemeezi, West Bulemeezi, Central Bulemeezi, and Buluuli\u2014and covers a total of 18 districts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Uganda<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. 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