Alupo Delivers Museveni’s Message as East Africa Fire and Anointing Conference Closes in Kampala

KAMPALA, Uganda — August 25, 2026: The 3rd East Africa Fire and Anointing Pastors Conference closed in Kampala on Tuesday after two days of prayer, preaching and fellowship, with Vice President Jessica Alupo delivering a message from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

The conference, held at Nsambya Youth Sharing Centre from August 24–25, brought together pastors, bishops and Christian delegates from Uganda and other African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.

Alupo, who represented President Museveni at the closing ceremony, said she had come both as a Christian and as the President’s messenger.

“I come here as one of you because I am a very good Christian, but I also come here as a messenger,” Alupo told the congregation.

She conveyed greetings from President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni before reading the President’s message to the gathering.

In the speech read by Jessica Alupo, President Yoweri Museveni welcomed Dr. Michelle Corral, founder and president of Breath of the Spirit Ministries, and her delegation to Uganda, describing the country as “the Pearl of Africa.”

“On behalf of the NRM Government and on behalf of the people of Uganda, I welcome Dr. Corral and her distinguished delegation to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa,” Museveni said.

Museveni calls for faith and economic transformation

In his message, Museveni praised Corral’s humanitarian work in Uganda and other parts of Africa, comparing her ministry to the biblical Good Samaritan.

“Dr. Corral’s ministry in Uganda and other parts of Africa exemplifies Jesus’s parable of the Good Samaritan,” he said.

Museveni said Christian teachings should contribute to the welfare of society beyond the church, stressing the importance of helping others without discrimination based on tribe, religion, race, gender or social status.

He also challenged Christians to combine spiritual development with economic empowerment, saying faith should be accompanied by efforts to improve household livelihoods.

“If you have spiritual sight and light, then you must do the same economically. You cannot see the spiritual light yet stay in economic darkness,” Museveni said.

He urged Christians to develop multiple sources of income to build stable and prosperous families.

“You must push yourselves a little extra and explore multiple household incomes,” he said.

Museveni also thanked the conference organisers, particularly Pastor Dr. Kivumbi Ernest Benjamin, for hosting the gathering in Kampala and commended Corral for her contribution to Uganda, East Africa and Africa.

Alupo praises international delegates

Alupo thanked Christian leaders and delegates who travelled from different parts of Africa to attend the conference, saying their presence was an honour for Uganda.

“Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan and Nigeria, it is a very big honour to us as a country, especially to Kampala, to welcome you to Uganda,” she said.

She reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to welcoming refugees and other people seeking protection.

“Uganda will continue opening its doors to all African brothers and sisters who need to have protection, and who are always welcome as refugees to our country,” Alupo said.

Alupo also said she would convey to President Museveni a request from the conference organisers for a larger venue to host future gatherings.

“I will deliver that point to His Excellency the President,” she said.

She commended Corral for supporting communities through medical camps and other humanitarian initiatives.

Corral calls for greater humanitarian action

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Corral said the conference should inspire Christians to take their faith beyond the church and serve vulnerable communities.

She said humanitarian work remained a central part of her ministry, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ teaching about helping people in need.

“Jesus said to us, ‘When you did it to the least of these, you did it to me,’” Corral said.

She said her ministry was committed to expanding humanitarian work across Africa.

“Our heart’s desire, and I’m so thrilled, is that we’re able to do more humanitarian work. That is our goal,” she said.

Corral also urged Christian leaders to use their platforms to create opportunities for people who have been left behind.

“The platform is never about us. The platform is given to us by God to give an opportunity to someone who has never had an opportunity,” she said.

She commended Uganda for its hospitality and refugee-hosting role and expressed appreciation for being part of the gathering.

“It is our greatest joy and my greatest honour to be part of this,” Corral said.

The conference ended on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with calls for Christian leaders to strengthen communities through prayer, responsible leadership, humanitarian service and economic empowerment.