Ugandan Born-again church leaders have expressed concern about the future of their churches under a possible presidency of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, following growing disagreements with businessman Frank Gashumba over claims of miraculous healing and the conduct of some religious leaders.

The concerns were raised on Friday, November 6, 2026, during a meeting between senior Born-again pastors and officials of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) at Serena Kigo Hotel. The meeting brought together religious leaders and PLU representatives to discuss issues affecting the relationship between the organisation and the church community.

Among the prominent religious leaders who attended were Pastor Robert Kayanja of Miracle Centre Cathedral, Bishop Joseph Serwadda, Bishop David Kiganda, Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, Pastor Tom Mugerwa and Pastor Imelda Namutebi. The meeting was convened by PLU General Secretary Fadhil Twaha.

One of the major issues raised was the continued criticism of Born-again pastors by Gashumba, who has questioned claims of miraculous healing and challenged religious leaders who say they can heal serious illnesses to demonstrate their abilities in hospitals. He previously offered Shs500 million to anyone who could publicly demonstrate such healing.

The challenge sparked a heated debate, with some Ugandans demanding greater accountability from religious leaders while others argued that miracles are matters of faith and cannot be performed on demand. Pastor Kayanja has previously defended the miracles associated with his ministry, insisting that they come from God.

During Friday’s meeting, Apostle Umar Mulinde reportedly told PLU leaders that some Born-again Christians were beginning to question whether the organisation supported Gashumba’s attacks on pastors. He said the controversy had created concern among believers, particularly those worried about what could happen to their churches if Muhoozi eventually became President.

Mulinde urged PLU leaders to distance the organisation from individuals who publicly attack Born-again church leaders. He argued that religious leaders should be treated with respect and warned that the growing disagreement could damage the relationship between the church community and PLU.

Pastor Kayanja also explained why he had decided to respond publicly to Gashumba, saying the attacks had been going on for years. However, there was no announcement at the meeting that Muhoozi or PLU had plans to ban Born-again churches. The concerns expressed by the pastors remain fears about a possible future administration, rather than an announced government policy.