Rwenzori region gets first SDA archbishop
Archbishop Daniel Matte (L) waves to people of Rwenzori during celebrations of his appointment as the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church archbishop at Rwenzori SDA field (diocese) at the weekend. PHOTO BY Moris Mumbere
What you need to know:
Elected. Matte was elected by the SDA Uganda union in November last year as the 6th archbishop.
KASESE. Rwenzori region is excited about the appointment of Pastor Daniel Matte as the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church archbishop.
Pastor Matte is the first high-ranking clergy from the region. He was elected by the SDA Uganda union in November last year as the 6th archbishop. He was confirmed in January.
His predecessor, Pastor John Kakembo, hails from the central region.
During celebrations to mark his achievement organised by the residents at Rwenzori SDA Field (diocese) at Kamaiba Church at the weekend, Pastor Matte said he was humbled and delighted by the appointment.
“Success is achieved through determination and education. Most people may wonder how it happened [becoming archbishop] but by virtue of books [studying] and being God-fearing, you can achieve all your goals.”
The celebrations were attended by region leaders and clergy from all faiths. Pastor Matte encouraged parents to educate their children in order to harvest the fruits in future.
Rwenzururu King Charles Mumbere, who graced the occasion, said for years, people of the Rwenzori region used to complain that they were left behind, so the appointment of Pastor Matte is an epitome of hope.
The Minister of Defence, Dr Crispus Kiyonga, urged the Adventists to have commercial plots within the centre of the town which can help them run businesses.
Kasese Municipality MP James Bahimba asked the Archbishop to improve on Bugema University campus in Kasese because most parents fail to educate their children due to expenses involved in travelling to distant universities.
About matte
Background. Daniel Matte
Daniel Maata was born July 14, 1967. Education back ground. He went through Kaitemba SDA Primary School, Kyadyoko SDA Primary School and Mugalike Boys Primary School. He joined Hoima Secondary School and then Bugema Adventist College for a Bachelor of Theology in 1994. He went to Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe for a Masters of Pastoral Theology in 2006. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate at Adventist University of Africa – Nairobi.
Work experience: He was a head teacher at Kaitemba SDA Primary School 1987-1988, District Pastor Masindi 1994 -1995, Pastor in Kagadi 1998, District Pastor Kagote Field 2001, Executive Director (Bishop) South Western Uganda Field- Kasese 2002- 2010, Executive Secretary Uganda Union Uganda in 2010 up to December 2014.
Family: He is married to Sarah Mbambu Matte and they have seven children.
