As Uganda edges toward what promises to be a high-stakes election season, Pneuma Word Ministries International has set its sights on a nationwide Cross Over Night of prayer. Slated for 31st December 2025, the gathering will run under the theme “A Night for the Nation, A Night for the Family.”
The announcement was made at Eureka Place Hotel during a press briefing led by senior pastors representing Prophet Brian Kagyezi, the ministry’s founder and lead pastor.
Addressing journalists, Pastor Martin Sagala cast the event as far more than a year-end religious tradition, calling it a sacred national mandate to intercede for peace in a year that will close with the 2026 general elections.
“Lasting peace is not simply negotiated at tables but birthed in prayer,” Sagala said, quoting the Biblical command to “seek peace and pursue it.” He described the night as a rallying point for unity, worship, and national healing — beyond politics and into the nation’s deepest wounds.
Having witnessed seasons of unrest and bloodshed, Sagala said this year’s crossover would be a collective cry of “enough is enough” — a plea for divine intervention before, during, and after the elections.
While national peace is a central theme, Sagala stressed that the family remains the second pillar of the night — “the cornerstone of any thriving nation.” He called it a moment for parents, couples, and children to dedicate their futures to God.
Prophet Kagyezi will lead the night’s ministry, praying for the sick, giving counsel, and delivering what he believes are prophetic insights that can shape both spiritual and economic destinies.
“National economies can be shaped by the voice of a prophet,” Sagala told reporters. “Where leaders embrace prophetic counsel, economies recover and thrive. Prophets don’t just speak in tongues — they give economic blueprints.”
The Cross Over Night will take place at the Pneuma Miracle Grounds in Kyanja, with over 10,000 worshippers expected under the open night sky. Delegations are anticipated from East and West Africa, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
To ensure no one is left behind, Pastor Joanita Kakala announced free nationwide transport, including more than 25 pickup points across Kampala and buses from major towns.
Responding to why the event is set for the close of the year, Pastor Belabela Moses Akita explained that the church has been praying continually, but the crossover is meant to unite believers from all districts and nations in one moment of purpose.
“Too many voices are speaking today, but few offer clarity,” Moses said. “This is a chance to hear what God is saying for 2026 — directly from the prophetic voice.”
On security, ministry leaders revealed that a fully fledged safety plan is already in motion, in partnership with the Uganda Police Force, to ensure the grounds remain a “safe zone for everyone to worship.”
From Kampala’s suburbs to an international audience, Prophet Brian Kagyezi has earned a reputation for his charismatic preaching and vivid demonstrations of prophetic ministry. For many, the 31st December event will not only mark the turn of a calendar but a spiritual moment — one that faith leaders hope will set the tone for Uganda’s future.
