Mr Hudu Hussein, the Resident City Commissioner – Kampala Capital City Authority. COURTESY PHOTO/NextMediaServices
Mr Hudu Hussein, the Resident City Commissioner – Kampala Capital City Authority, accused of directing street evangelists in Kampala to vacate the streets in 30 days, has denied the allegations
In a statement on 25th February 2022, Mr Hudu Hussein said street evangelism should continue, and that there’s no need for the leaders of the street preachers to be alarmed by media reports he called a “false story.”
“A section of media has been carrying a false story about me and street preachers for almost now a week. I have been quite not because I said what they say I said but because I am recovering from the shock,” he said in the statement.
“Honestly, who am I to make war with God! I would rather deal with those other challenges that we face as Kampala than daring to limit the rights of those serving their God,” he continued. “I didn’t say what some media houses say I said. I think this is a make – dirty malicious scheme. I have the statement I made and it has nothing to do with street preachers.”
Social media has been awash with false reports in which Mr Hudu Hussein was quoted as saying the move to evict street evangelists, among others, aims at restoring order in the city. Several Christian leaders and believers across the country have since reacted to the allegations, which Martin Sempa of Makerere Community church urging street preaching is a right that shouldn’t be trampled on.
In his address at the Uganda Media Centre, the RCC unveiled plans to have all boda boda riders registered, main buildings in the city centre painted and lighted up plus new measures on buildings that are still aiding street vendors.
“I know that some street preachers “bakisusa” not because of the content of what they preach but because of the way they do it. For example, some even go straight to people in their vehicles and either insult them or even grab them. Others erect loud speakers where their voice would be enough,” Mr Hudu Hussein said in the statement Friday.
“So, much as the preaching should go on, there’s need for the leaders of the street preachers to look into those issues I have mentioned. However, I emphasize that I cannot and did not say anything about chasing street preachers. I refered to street children, among other challenges Uganda’s Capital city is facing
“My President is a very religious and God fearing man, and he is my inspiration. I cannot do something that he himself cannot do. Stop the media lies and focus on economic growth in the country,” he said.
