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"Amb. Nekesa Rallies Religious Leaders: Preach Wealth Creation to Uplift Communities"

 NRM’s Barbara Nekesa Calls on Religious Leaders to Champion Wealth Creation in Fight Against Poverty

By : Bwire Jonathan: The crown media East Africa 

Busia, Uganda – October , 2024




NRM National Treasurer, Ambassador Barbara Nekesa, has called upon religious leaders to incorporate the message of wealth creation in their sermons to help fight poverty, urging them to use their platforms to encourage congregations to engage in income-generating activities. She made these remarks  while hosting a delegation of religious leaders from Busia District at the NRM Secretariat in Kampala.


Nekesa highlighted the vital role that religious leaders play in influencing their communities, noting that they have the trust and authority needed to drive change. “The fight against poverty cannot be won without you, the religious leaders. As you preach about God, please also tell our people to engage in production for both food and money, so they can live happily. Our people trust you so much,” she emphasized.


Her remarks underscore a broader strategy by the government to involve religious institutions in its socio-economic development agenda, particularly by promoting participation in initiatives like the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and skilling hubs. According to Nekesa, these government-led programs provide crucial tools for economic empowerment, and she urged the religious leaders to advocate for their adoption within their communities.


“I request you, as church leaders, to advise our people to embrace these government programs to benefit from the support available,” she added.


Analysis:


Nekesa’s call reflects a strategic move to intertwine faith with economic policy, recognizing the powerful role religious leaders play in shaping societal behavior. By leveraging their influence, the government seeks to amplify its poverty eradication efforts, moving beyond traditional channels and reaching people through trusted voices.


Her appeal for wealth creation points to a shift in addressing poverty—from relief-based models to self-sustaining economic empowerment. Encouraging believers to actively engage in production taps into the concept of practical faith, where economic self-reliance is seen as part of a holistic well-being. This is significant in rural areas like Busia, where poverty is prevalent and religious leaders hold significant sway.


Moreover, her promotion of government programs such as PDM and Emyooga reveals a deliberate effort to increase the visibility and adoption of these initiatives. Involving religious leaders in this campaign not only increases the programs' reach but also aligns the government’s socio-economic agenda with the moral authority of the church, ensuring deeper penetration into the grassroots.


From a political standpoint, Nekesa’s approach is timely as the country heads toward the 2026 elections. The NRM appears to be consolidating its influence in key constituencies by forging partnerships with institutions that command local respect and trust. Encouraging religious leaders to promote government programs may also help galvanize political support in rural and religious communities, where the impact of such programs could sway voter sentiment.


In summary, Nekesa’s remarks are not just about poverty alleviation; they reflect a calculated integration of socio-economic policy with religious influence, aimed at fostering community engagement, promoting government programs, and potentially securing political loyalty in the run-up to the elections. The collaboration between religious institutions and the government in the fight against poverty is poised to play a critical role in shaping both economic outcomes and political dynamics.



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