As Christians celebrate Good Friday today, former ethics minister Miria Matembe has rallied Ugandans to use this day to reform and rid the country of vices like corruption.
She made the remarks during the Way of the Cross procession to Old Kampala SS ground where joint prayers have been held in celebration of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made.
Matembe said The country has been covered by the sins of corruption, idolatry, immorality, and killing people,
She noted that as we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, we need to redeem ourselves and be set free from all these sins,”
The 4th Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, while setting off for the way of the cross at Rubaga cathedral urged Christians to re-commit their lives to the Lord.
The Church of Uganda believers led by Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu and the Catholic team then headed to Old Kampala SS Grounds where a joint service has been held.
Several dignitaries including politicians have joined the way of the cross procession.
The Parish Priest of Kampala Archdiocese, Gerald Kalumba has implored Christians to celebrate the day with a contrite spirit, looking beyond the symbolic way of the cross.
