{"id":819,"date":"2025-12-23T18:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T18:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/?p=819"},"modified":"2025-12-23T18:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T18:23:30","slug":"phaneroo-vs-mcf-apostle-lubega-speaks-out-on-bitter-dispute-over-kololo-grounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/phaneroo-vs-mcf-apostle-lubega-speaks-out-on-bitter-dispute-over-kololo-grounds\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Phaneroo vs MCF: Apostle Lubega Speaks Out on Bitter Dispute Over Kololo Grounds&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_00_00.Still002-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-820\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_00_00.Still002-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_00_00.Still002-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_00_00.Still002-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_00_00.Still002-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_00_00.Still002-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apostle Grace Lubega, head pastor of Phaneroo Ministries, has spoken out about a bitter dispute with Pastor Tom Mugerwa of Mutundwe Christian Fellowship (MCF) over Kololo Independence Grounds. The grounds were supposed to host Phaneroo&#8217;s end-of-year crossover prayers for the fourth consecutive year, but were instead double-booked and authorized for MCF <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_48_11.Still002-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_48_11.Still002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_48_11.Still002-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_48_11.Still002-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_48_11.Still002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_00_48_11.Still002.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lubega claims he followed the proper procedures to secure the grounds, but was met with silence from government authorities. He then sent delegations to MCF to resolve the issue amicably, but despite initial promises to withdraw, MCF didn&#8217;t follow through. Lubega alleges Pastor Tom Mugerwa distanced himself from the decision, blaming a church member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/591749821_1271593751670345_4569686786657207769_n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-823\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/591749821_1271593751670345_4569686786657207769_n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/591749821_1271593751670345_4569686786657207769_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/591749821_1271593751670345_4569686786657207769_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/591749821_1271593751670345_4569686786657207769_n.jpg 1301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have never seen such hypocrisy in my life,&#8221; Lubega said, criticizing the lack of transparency from the &#8220;righteous&#8221; MCF. The dispute escalated into spiritual warfare, with Lubega suggesting MCF aimed to &#8220;uproot an evil altar&#8221; Phaneroo had established<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_16.Still003-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-824\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_16.Still003-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_16.Still003-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_16.Still003-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_16.Still003-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_16.Still003.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation took a dramatic turn when the government reclaimed Kololo grounds for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference, displacing MCF. Lubega&#8217;s ministry successfully filled their home ground in Naguru and two neighboring venues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_05.Still004-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-825\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_05.Still004-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_05.Still004-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_05.Still004-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_05.Still004-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MVI_2804.00_06_02_05.Still004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apostle Grace Lubega&#8217;s courage to speak out amidst controversy is a reminder that even in challenging times, God&#8217;s purpose prevails. Despite the setback, Phaneroo Ministries has shown remarkable resilience, filling their home ground and neighboring venues. This is a powerful reminder that our God is a God of provision and redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584012238_1258483136314740_3824672088463036569_n-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584012238_1258483136314740_3824672088463036569_n-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584012238_1258483136314740_3824672088463036569_n-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584012238_1258483136314740_3824672088463036569_n-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/584012238_1258483136314740_3824672088463036569_n-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As believers, let&#8217;s focus on unity, forgiveness, and the pursuit of God&#8217;s will. Let&#8217;s support Apostle Lubega and Pastor Tom Mugerwa in their ministries, praying for reconciliation and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, God&#8217;s plans are greater than any obstacle. Let&#8217;s keep moving forward, trusting in His sovereignty and goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apostle Grace Lubega, head pastor of Phaneroo Ministries, has spoken out about a bitter dispute with Pastor Tom Mugerwa of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,12,16,20,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christian-vibes","category-community","category-current-affairs","category-faith-lifestyle","category-influencers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=819"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":831,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819\/revisions\/831"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevybereport.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}