President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the construction of a dedicated Revival Museum to preserve the spiritual and cultural heritage of the East African Revival movement.
President Museveni made the pledge while closing the five-day East African Revival Ankole Convention at St. John’s Cathedral, Ruharo, in Mbarara City.
The Head of State conveyed warm greetings from First Lady Maama Janet Museveni to the congregation.
He commended the Anglican Bishops of the Ankole region for organizing the commemorative gathering to mark the historic movement.
President Museveni reflected on his personal spiritual milestones spanning over seven decades at the cathedral grounds.
He recalled visiting the Ruharo church compound as a young boy in 1949, before returning in 1953 and 1959.
“To come back after 77 years is a great blessing. Praise be to the Lord,” President Museveni said.
The President praised the East African Revival for driving sweeping social transformation across Ankole and neighbouring territories.
He noted that the spiritual renewal guided communities away from alcoholism, tobacco abuse, adultery, dishonesty, and superstition.
The movement also laid a firm foundation for modern education, public hygiene, and strong family values.
President Museveni commended the contemporary Church for actively championing household economic transformation.
He cited ongoing ecclesiastical initiatives in commercial coffee farming and environmental conservation as models of practical faith.
The President committed government backing to establish the East African Revival Museum to safeguard historical artifacts and records.
“We should preserve this history because it is part of our contribution to the civilisation of our people and to humanity,” he noted.
