Father Deogratius Kiibi Kateregga of St. Joseph’s Parish, Mpigi, has ignited heated debate after launching a blistering attack on musicians who recently performed at President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s campaign rally.
Speaking candidly, the outspoken priest accused the artists of positioning themselves close to the President not for patriotism, but for survival.
“Failed musicians have also gone to President Museveni’s campaign rally, positioning themselves close to him so they can be seen,” Father Kateregga said.
“There are established artists that we knew, but now they have ditched music and turned to begging.”
The priest questioned the long-term future of the musicians, suggesting their decision to align politically had reduced them from respected entertainers to desperate opportunists.
“When you look at their future, you wonder. They need to enroll in a beggars’ course to improve their begging skills,” he added.
Father Kateregga’s remarks have triggered mixed reactions, with some applauding his bluntness while others accuse him of disrespecting artists who use politics as a livelihood. As of now, none of the musicians he referred to have officially responded.
WHO IS FATHER KATEREGGA?
Father Deogratius Kiibi Kateregga was born on July 8, 1986, into a family of nine children — three girls and six boys — in present-day Kyotera District.
He is the son of Dr. Augustine Kateregga, a medical doctor currently working at Kaliisizo Hospital, who previously served for 20 years as head of Kabuwoko Health Centre IV, and Teddy Nabayunga, a nurse who operates a home clinic.
Raised in a deeply Catholic family, Father Kateregga says his religious calling is no surprise. Two of his sisters are Catholic nuns, while his younger brother, Bonny Rogers Muteekanga, is currently studying at Kinyamasika Seminary to become a priest.
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