Miracle Centre Grounds,Lubaga-Kampala
In the afternoon of the Day 4 of the Big Fix Conference,its host Robert Kayanja,the founding and senior pastor of Miracle Centre Cathedral, hosted an international partners’ meeting at the church bringing together delegates from Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and other parts of the world.
The high-level meeting went beyond matters of faith, with participants turning their attention to one of Africa’s biggest questions: How can the continent unlock its spiritual, human and economic potential?
‘Why do Africans need visas to visit Africans?’
Kayanja used the meeting to challenge Africa’s continued fragmentation, arguing that colonial-era borders and restrictions on movement have become obstacles to the continent’s social and economic progress.
He questioned why Africans should need visas to travel to other African countries, saying greater freedom of movement could open the door to increased trade, employment, investment and social interaction.
He also criticised what he described as unnecessary costs associated with maintaining numerous embassies across the continent.
Kayanja argued that African countries could redirect some of these resources towards initiatives that promote development and continental cooperation.
‘Africa has what it needs’
French-based Apostle Sylvie Brahy challenged Africans to stop looking towards Europe and the United States as the only destinations for a better life.
She urged Africans to build their future at home by harnessing the continent’s enormous natural resources and human capital.
Brahy singled out Africa’s mineral wealth, including gold, arguing that proper management and value addition could transform the continent’s economic fortunes.
Apostle Alice Mignonne of Rwanda echoed the call, saying Africa’s culture, resources and people remain among its greatest assets.
Women put at the centre
Pastor Jessica Kayanja shifted the spotlight to women, calling for greater investment in their education and empowerment.
She pointed to the significant role women played in the early Church and said their contribution remains equally important in modern society.
According to Jessica, education remains one of the strongest tools for empowering women to transform families, communities and nations.
Delegates demand African confidence
Other speakers, including Pastor Hufton Merik of the United States, Rudiger Glauch of Germany and Pastor Yu of China, urged Africans to develop greater confidence in their own abilities and resources.
They also called for the adoption of modern agricultural technologies to improve production, processing and value addition, particularly in a sector where Africa has considerable potential.
The delegates further encouraged Europe and the United States to support Africa’s development and spiritual growth.
The meeting attracted participants from China, Spain, the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, France and South Africa, among other countries.
Benny Hinn, Copeland, Enenche headline Big Fix
The Kampala conference has also attracted several high-profile Christian leaders.
Televangelist Benny Hinn, known internationally for his large-scale revival and healing meetings, is scheduled to minister during the conference alongside Dr Kenneth Copeland.
Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, has also been delivering messages to believers.
Enenche has stressed the importance of both the Holy Spirit and wisdom, describing them as central to the spiritual and physical development of the Church.
Big Fix goes annual
And Kayanja has revealed that the Big Fix Global Conference will not end with this year’s gathering.
He announced plans to make the conference an annual global meeting, positioning it as a platform for spiritual renewal and discussions on issues affecting communities and nations.
For Kampala, the Big Fix has therefore become more than a church gathering—with faith leaders from around the world using the Ugandan capital as a stage to debate Africa’s future, resources, unity and place in the world.
