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Renowned evangelist Pastor Benny Hinn visited Uganda’s Nakasero State Lodge on Saturday evening, marking a powerful moment of spiritual solidarity for the nation. The meeting, highlighted by President Yoweri Museveni in a tweet, took place ahead of Hinn’s ongoing three-day “Miracle Healing Crusade” at Miracle Centre Cathedral, which has drawn tens of thousands of worshippers since it began on Friday. This visit reinforces Uganda’s deep-rooted Christian identity and signals renewed hope as the nation moves forward in faith and development.

Hinn, an internationally recognized preacher known for his global healing crusades, arrived in Kampala to lead a series of free events from June 27–29. His ministry describes the crusade as a divine opportunity for spiritual breakthroughs, with live broadcasts airing on BennyHinn.org and his social media channels. The event, backed by a UGX 50 million sponsorship from Equity Bank Uganda, attracted over 200,000 attendees on its opening day, according to SoftPower News. Early testimonies of healing and spiritual renewal have flooded social media, with the hashtag #BennyHinnInUganda trending across the country.

The President’s engagement with Pastor Hinn reflects his continued commitment to promoting national unity through faith. President Museveni described the gathering as a time of “meaningful discussions on faith and religion, followed by a heartfelt prayer for our nation.” Both he and Hinn wore matching yellow robes—symbolizing unity—and emphasized the essential role of spirituality in Uganda’s progress. This meeting comes at a key political moment, with the 2026 general elections approaching and Museveni, now in his 39th year in power, seeking to reaffirm ties with the Christian majority, which made up 85% of the population in the 2014 census.

Museveni’s public alignment with Hinn also strengthens his image as a faith-driven leader. Widely shared photos from the event show a president grounded in spiritual values, countering criticism over his lengthy tenure. Supporters like @AkelloJM and @MrJordanposts praised the encounter as a “divine revival,” and the national prayer has been welcomed as a sign of stability and blessing. While the crusade’s broader economic impact may be modest, it has provided a boost to local vendors and highlighted support from the private sector. Spiritually, the event has invigorated Uganda’s growing evangelical community, which accounted for 11.1% of the population in 2002.

As Pastor Hinn’s mission concludes today, his visit stands as a powerful testament to Uganda’s vibrant religious life and President Museveni’s ongoing efforts to unify the country through faith. Publications like 256trends.com have celebrated the moment as a national call to spiritual renewal and encouraged Ugandans to embrace a future guided by divine purpose and unity.