President Museveni has applauded Ugandans for peacefully observing the Easter season, including the 40 days of fasting and the Good Friday commemorations of the Way of the Cross.
In his Easter message delivered via a letter on April 20, 2025, the President extended greetings to the nation and commended security forces for ensuring order during the religious processions held across the country.
“Greetings and happy resurrection day (amazukira, okuhimbuuka) of the son of God, Jesus Christ," he said.
"I congratulate you upon the observance and conclusion of the 40 days fast; and peaceful commemoration of the Way of the Cross on Good Friday."
Mr Museveni commended the security forces for guiding and protecting the people who took part in processions to mark the crucifixion.
Museveni described spirituality as one of the essential human needs, alongside physical necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, medicine, defence, health, and education.
He emphasised that spiritual values play a key role in promoting ethical conduct and guarding against vices such as corruption and violence.
“The message of the NRM is that our people are free to develop their spirituality — that is, cultivating the fear of God to guard against the temptation of evil deeds like murder, corruption, lying, etc.,” he said.
The President further urged Ugandans to pursue hard work as a cornerstone for building strong and prosperous households.
He pointed to the four productive sectors of the economy — commercial agriculture, industry, services, and ICT — as the pathways to wealth creation and employment.
“This is the correct formula for building prosperous and strong families by creating jobs and wealth at the household level,” he said.
President Museveni has consistently used Easter as an opportunity to promote national unity, peace, and self-reliance, blending spiritual reflection with a message of socioeconomic transformation.
Easter celebrations in Uganda remain vibrant and deeply rooted in Christian tradition, with the majority of the population identifying as Christian.
Churches across the country mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ through joyful services, singing, dancing, and sermons.
Many families also use the period to reunite with loved ones, often travelling to their ancestral villages for the occasion.