Museveni’s Daughter Patience Consecrated as Bishop

President Yoweri Museveni’s daughter, Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo, has been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Church in Uganda and beyond, 20 years after she founded the ministry as a small house fellowship.

Rwabwogo was consecrated at Covenant Hill in Maya during celebrations marking 20 years of Covenant Nations Church. Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn served as the chief consecrator, while Archbishop Moses Odongo and Bishop Joshua Lwere served as co-consecrators.

The ceremony brought together senior Christian leaders, government officials, family members and believers. Among those present were Pastor E.A. Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, global leaders of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Adeboye also participated in the consecration by anointing and praying for the newly consecrated bishop.

Church elders said Rwabwogo’s journey to the episcopal office had been shaped by two decades of ministry, leadership, teaching, mentorship and evangelism. Her ministry has particularly focused on young people, students and young professionals, encouraging them to discover their purpose and use their skills and opportunities to contribute to society.

Presenting her for consecration, Covenant Nations Church elder Allen Kagina said the elders had considered Rwabwogo’s character, conduct, doctrine, leadership and ministry before endorsing her for the new office.

She said the ministry that began as a small house fellowship had grown into a wider church with a focus on spiritual growth, leadership development, professional excellence, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

Kagina also highlighted Rwabwogo’s efforts to promote cooperation among Christian denominations through prayer, revival and evangelism. One of the initiatives cited was the Light Up Uganda for Jesus Gospel Convention, which brings together Christians from different denominations.

President Museveni congratulated his daughter and described the occasion as significant for both the family and Uganda’s Christian history.

The President also challenged religious leaders to make Christianity relevant to the practical needs of society, saying the Church should address issues such as sickness, hunger and people living under oppression.

Museveni further revealed that he and First Lady Janet Museveni had given their daughter 50 cows as part of their traditional family practice.

First Lady Janet Museveni described the occasion as a special day for the family and the wider Christian community. She also thanked God for her recovery from illness and acknowledged Christians who prayed for her during the period.

Turning to her daughter's consecration, Janet said the family was overwhelmed with joy at Patience's decision to serve in the episcopal office. She prayed for continued strength and spiritual grace for Patience and her husband, Odrek Rwabwogo, as they take on the new responsibility.

Bishop Osborn urged the newly consecrated bishop to see the episcopal office as a responsibility to serve and uplift people rather than simply hold an institutional position.

She said the Church should focus on transforming society and helping people find new beginnings, stressing that Christian leadership should contribute to healing nations.

Odrek Rwabwogo also reflected on Uganda’s Christian history, linking Patience’s consecration to the country’s long journey of faith and revival. He described her calling as the result of years of service and said her new role would require her to shepherd, inspire and challenge the next generation.

The consecration ceremony included the laying on of hands, anointing with oil and prayers. Rwabwogo was also presented with episcopal symbols representing her new office, including the cross, ring, mitre, cope, staff and scarf.

The ceremony marked a new chapter in Patience Rwabwogo’s ministry, which has grown from a small house fellowship founded two decades ago into a wider church ministry and now the episcopal office.​