Began by expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the organizers of the conference and his joy in being part of the 20th anniversary of Save the Mothers. As a Safe Motherhood Champion and Chancellor of Uganda Christian University, Archbishop Kaziimba spoke with deep conviction about the value of this cause, drawing from both professional and personal experience.

He acknowledged the tireless efforts of Hon. Sylvia Ssinabulya, former Woman Member of Parliament for Mityana, whose advocacy influenced him to support the Safe Motherhood campaign. Through her efforts, he was persuaded to send clergy to train under the Master of Public Health Leadership (MPHL) program offered by Save the Mothers. Among those trained were Rev.

Richard Muwonge Mulindwa and Rev. Moses Semugooma. He also recognized the outstanding work of MPHL alumni including Dr. Obed Kabanda, Rev. Moses Mukholi, Peter Olet, Jeremiah Mbulamani, and Selevano Thembo.

Archbishop Kaziimba then offered a poignant personal testimony: "I have been married to Margaret for 41 years, and we have five children—though one is in heaven. She lived only five minutes. So now, we have four sons. When my wife was about to deliver our first child, I was away on ministry work. She had to walk three kilometers from our home in Madudu to Kayanja, where she could get public transport to Kawolo Hospital. During that journey, she kept stopping to rest. No taxi driver wanted to take a woman in labor who would occupy too much space and delay their schedule. Eventually, she got a ride to Lugazi, but had to walk another kilometer from the main road to the hospital. By the time she arrived, the baby was too tired and did not survive. Margaret almost died too."

He added, "That is why I am passionate about safe motherhood. I must advocate for it. When we celebrated 41 years since that day, we returned to the place where we buried our daughter—and there is still no health facility there. I am now advocating for a maternity unit to be built in that village. It will be named Margaret Kaziimba Health Centre. It is already built in faith, because I don't yet have the money, but the plan is already made."

"I usually don’t share this story," he admitted, "but this is the right moment so you can understand why I care so deeply about families, children, and women. I will never forget our little girl. She would be 41 years old now. I ask for your prayers so we can raise the resources needed to build that health facility."

The Archbishop congratulated Save the Mothers for their unwavering commitment to ensuring no mother or child dies due to preventable pregnancy-related complications. “Thank you for 20 years of beautiful Safe Motherhood ministry,” he said. “This milestone is a testimony that when we bring together purpose, partnership, and passion—as seen in the collaboration between Save the Mothers and Uganda Christian University—we create lasting change.”

Reflecting on the conference theme, Archbishop Kaziimba emphasized that safe motherhood is not just a medical concern. “It is a social, economic, spiritual, and moral responsibility,” he stated. “Doctors alone cannot solve it. We need educators, policymakers, civil society, journalists, faith leaders, communities, boys, and girls working together.” He commended the MPHL program for training over 500 leaders from across Africa and beyond in community-centered maternal health advocacy.

He also referenced Scripture: "In John 10:10, Jesus says, 'The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.'" He called for this abundant life to be extended to mothers and children.

Archbishop Kaziimba highlighted the importance of involving men and boys in the advocacy work. “If we ignore the boy child, we risk perpetuating a system where girls and women suffer, governed by men who were never taught to respect or support them. Advocacy must be holistic—it should empower women and girls while mentoring boys to become responsible, compassionate, and just leaders.”

He concluded by urging all stakeholders to amplify maternal health awareness and integrate it into conversations at home, in schools, at workplaces, and in places of worship. “Investing in mothers is investing in the future of our nation,” he affirmed. Quoting Mother Teresa, he reminded the audience: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”

"Let us pray for many more years of impact—saving lives, elevating the dignity of mothers, and honoring them. May God continue to use each one of you to be a blessing to Uganda and beyond. In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

On 11 April 2025, Save the Mothers at Uganda Christian University marked a powerful milestone—20 years of advancing safe motherhood—during its Annual Safe Motherhood Conference under the theme: "Impact of Multidisciplinary Professionals in Strengthening Community Engagement for Safe Motherhood."

Dr. Nsubuga Mushin, Executive Director, Save the Mothers EA – highlighting a 20-year journey of training over 500 professionals through the Master of Public Health Leadership offered in collaboration with Uganda Christian University, and implementing the Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in 15 hospitals in Uganda to promote safe deliveries, dignity and respect in maternity care

Held at Nkoyoyo Hall, UCU, the event brought together over 170 delegates from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, Sweden and USA, showcasing diverse innovations, research, and community-based practices that are transforming maternal and child health outcomes.

Mr. David Mugawe, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration), UCU – reaffirmed the university’s commitment to impactful community outreach through the MPHL program.

Dr. Richard Mugahi, Commissioner for Reproductive and Child Health, emphasized that safe motherhood is a movement, not a moment, encouraging continued collaboration and innovation. The Commissioner emphasized that multisectoral collaboration is essential for improving maternal health.

 “The social determinants of health lie outside the health sector. Health is the outcome of various inputs from multiple sectors. For instance, if a pregnant woman is not well-nourished due to poor agricultural productivity, she may become anemic. This shows how nutrition, and by extension agriculture directly impacts maternal health.” Dr Mugahi highlighted the great progress Uganda has made in reducing maternal mortality towards SDG3.

Giving the permeable to the 20 years of Save the Mothers,

Partners and exhibitors like AMREF, Care International, Mothers Heart Uganda, and CDFU showcased valuable contributions to RMNCAH. Entertainment from Triple P School and Myko Ouma Jazz Band added a joyful spirit to the celebration.