Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, has lauded the efforts of African Women for Jesus to all Nations (AWJAN), praising the organization as a vital force for peace, unity, spiritual growth, and socio-economic development across the continent.
Speaking through Rt. Hon. Rukia Nakadama Isanga, 3rd Deputy premier, who officially opened a four-day international conference in Kampala, the First Lady acknowledged AWJAN’s transformative work.
Organized in partnership with the President’s Office (Diaspora Affairs), the event was themed “Africa, Your Chain Is Broken! But There Is Another One, Who Put It?” and brought together hundreds of women from 21 African nations to engage in worship, prayer, and a renewed call for continental progress through unity.
Archbishop Dr. Matilda Tarr of Liberia, who chairs AWJAN Global, delivered a stirring message emphasizing peace, leadership, accountability, and solidarity as key pillars for Africa’s future. The First Lady’s message reminded all Africans of their divine mission, urging a focus on spiritual renewal, healing, and stability for the continent. She highlighted the tremendous impact a united, Spirit-led movement of women can have on families, communities, and national development.
Drawing inspiration from Matthew 28:18–20, she spoke about the need for a transformed and disciplined society, rooted in Kingdom values that honor God and apply biblical principles in areas like governance, business, education, media, arts, religion, and family life. She encouraged AWJAN to empower African youth by equipping them with biblical knowledge and practical skills, urging the women to collaborate, share their expertise, and build networks that benefit the younger generation.
Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, commended the Ugandan government under President Museveni for rejecting divisive religious politics. He emphasized Africa’s strong cultural foundations, which predate external religious influences. He also applauded the First Lady’s exemplary Christ-centered lifestyle, noting her visible spiritual impact on her family and the broader society, including her daughter Pastor Patience, who actively serves in ministry.
Walusimbi praised AWJAN for encouraging responsibility and productivity, values aligned with Uganda’s development goals. He drew parallels with biblical heroines such as Mary, Deborah, and Esther, recognizing the conference attendees as modern women of valor walking in their legacy. He encouraged participants to demonstrate spiritual leadership and moral clarity, calling these traits essential to steering Africa’s development.
Bishop Johnbosco Kimara, AWJAN’s representative in Uganda, described the gathering as part of a divine transition in Africa, likening it to the Israelites’ crossing of the Jordan River. He shared that the movement’s purpose is divinely ordained and affirmed that Africa is entering a season of rising glory, destined to shine as a continent of light.
Participants expressed deep appreciation to President Museveni and the First Lady for their unwavering support, particularly in uplifting the younger generation. The inter-denominational event, attended by over 500 delegates from multiple African countries, was marked by an overwhelming spiritual presence, healing, and a collective sense of purpose.
Among the notable attendees were Pastor Sarah Mikisa (Country Coordinator, Uganda), Pastor Rose Rutabuzwa (Minister for Women, Central Uganda), Hon. Betty Poni Christopher (MP, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan), Apostle Dr. Helen Godswill-Solomon (AWJAN Logistics/Legal Advisor), Apostle Massaboi Zuwn (Uganda), Apostle Dr. Rose Kajinga (Botswana), Apostle Lorpu Flomo Bolay (Liberia), Rev. Mother Oniker Thomas (AWJAN Liberia), Evangelist Verrah Precious Oketch (Kenya), Jane Kyando Kiunsi (Tanzania), Kiden Scovia Mansuk (South Sudan), Pastor Nenne, and Prophetess Tricia Campbell, founder of Morning Glory Prophetic Ministries, South America.