Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has revealed plans to build ‘the biggest statue of Jesus Christ in Africa’.
Muhoozi shared the idea on his social media account on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, saying he was considering putting the statue on one of the hills in Kampala.
The proposed structure would be a major religious landmark if the plan moves forward, although Muhoozi has not given details on its size, location, cost, or when construction could begin.
“I’m thinking of building the biggest statue of Jesus Christ in Africa on top of one of the hills in Kampala,” Muhoozi said.
This comes at a time when his family has also been celebrating a major milestone in Christian ministry, following the consecration of his younger sister, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, as a bishop.
While sharing his thoughts about the planned statue, Muhoozi also spoke about his own relationship with religious service.
He made the remarks while congratulating Patience, who was consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Church in Uganda and beyond on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The consecration took place at Covenant Hill in Maya during celebrations marking 20 years of the ministry.
Muhoozi used the occasion to make a light-hearted comment about why he believes becoming a priest would not suit him.
“I can NEVER be a priest. I love the other things of women too much,” he wrote.
Despite the joke, Muhoozi was clear about his support for his sister and her new role in the church.
