First Daughter Patience Rwabwogo, the founder and lead pastor of Covenant Nations Church (CNC), is set to be consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Churches in Uganda and beyond.
As the second-born daughter of President Yoweri Museveni, she balances ministry, business, and family. She is married, has four children, and is highly regarded by her father for her active role in preaching the gospel.
The consecration is scheduled for August 23 and will be held alongside celebrations marking 20 years of the church, which is based in Luzira, a Kampala suburb.
According to the First Daughter, worship ministers Emmanuel Roro and Helen Yilma from Israel will also lead worship during the celebrations.
The event will mark two decades since Covenant Nations Church began as a small house fellowship before growing into a ministry with a presence in Uganda and beyond.
Pastor Patience said the church’s 20-year journey is a testimony to what she described as God’s faithfulness.
“The year began with the assurance from Luke 1:37 that ‘nothing will be impossible with God,’ and we have watched that promise unfold before our eyes,” she said.
She added: “As we look back over 20 years, we are overwhelmed by God’s goodness. Covenant Nations Church has exceeded every expectation, growing from a humble house church into a ministry touching lives across Uganda and beyond.”
Pastor Patience described her consecration as a divine calling rather than a personal achievement, saying it comes with a greater responsibility to serve God’s people.
“As scripture reminds us, promotion comes from the Lord. I receive this calling with humility and gratitude because it carries greater responsibility to serve God’s people,” she said.
She invited Christians in Uganda and beyond to join the celebrations and give thanks for what she described as God’s faithfulness throughout Covenant Nations Church’s 20-year journey.
Key Background & Ministry
She founded Covenant Nations Church, which celebrated its 20th anniversary with her consecration as an episcopal bishop on August 23, 2026.
She frequently emphasizes that stable families are the bedrock of a stable nation and advocates for strong, God-fearing homes.
She has organized large-scale gospel crusades, such as the Light Up Ankole For Jesus Mission in Mbarara City, which was publicly commended by President Museveni. Outside her pastoral duties, she is a businesswoman and author, having started her first grain trading enterprise at age 23
Patience Museveni Rwabwogo was born in 1978 and is 48 years old. She moved to the United States for higher education and completed her university studies in Minnesota. After returning to Uganda, she became an entrepreneur involved in large-scale agriculture, grain milling, and cattle farming. Patience is also a well-known spiritual leader. She serves as the Senior Pastor and founder of Covenant Nations Church in Luzira, Kampala. She is married to businessman and presidential adviser Odreck Rwabwogo. Together, they have built a strong presence in both ministry and enterprise.
