Serukenya’s six-year dream comes alive at Serena Hotel
The Simply Ministries leader took to the stage at exactly 8:00pm in a white suit, opening with a worship session that lasted more than an hour. Backed by his black-clad ministry choir, Serukenya delivered a repertoire of gospel songs that took the audience from soulful worship to energetic praise.
Pastor Isaac Serukenya finally fulfilled his long-held dream on Saturday. Photo. Alfred Byenkya
Pastor Isaac Serukenya finally fulfilled his long-held dream on Saturday, October 10, turning Kampala Serena Hotel into a vibrant worship arena during his Worship Bliss 2026 concert.
The Simply Ministries leader took to the stage at exactly 8:00pm in a white suit, opening with a worship session that lasted more than an hour. Backed by his black-clad ministry choir, Serukenya delivered a repertoire of gospel songs that took the audience from soulful worship to energetic praise.
His opening set featured Tukwaniriza, By Faith, Hallelujah, Ekigambo, I Give You My Heart, Sinza Katonda, You Are Holy and Enlarge My Territory, among others.
He returned for a second session with Mpangula, Open Gates, Amazing, Your Love Is Deeper, Send Revival and Praise the Lord.
After a break, the capella group Cape Brothers performed Hallelujah, followed by Simply Ministries singer Veronica Tushabe with Oli Mulungi Yesu. Sandra Suubi later took the stage with Nsiimye before Serukenya returned for a final praise session that lasted about 70 minutes, bringing the concert to a lively close.
The event attracted guests from various companies and organisations, as well as artistes and entertainers, including Dr Sam Bagenda of the Ebonies.
An attendee is engrossed in prayer during the concert. Photo by Alfred Byenkya
A dream delayed by COVID-19
The concert marked the fulfilment of a dream Serukenya had hoped to realise in 2020. Speaking at a press conference at Xenson Art Space on September 15, he said the COVID-19 lockdown forced him to postpone it until this year.
A professional electrical engineer, pastor and music director, Serukenya began his gospel music journey in 1990. He previously sang in the choir at Miracle Centre Cathedral in Rubaga.
The concert also celebrated his family’s musical heritage. He is the son of the late Henry Wassanyi Serukenya, a renowned Ugandan composer, singer and playwright who died in December 2018, aged 81.
A Couple Worshipping With Pr. Isaac Serukenya Photo By Alfred Byenkya
His father was a founding member of the Nyonza Singers and a key figure in Uganda’s theatre history. He performed at the opening of the National Theatre in 1957 and composed works including Makula ga Kulabako, Oluyimba lwa Wankoko and the Bank of Uganda anthem.
Organised by Karizm, Worship Bliss 2026 featured production support from Fenon Events, whose stage, lighting and sound helped shape the evening.
For Serukenya, the concert was both a milestone in his gospel ministry and a celebration of a musical journey decades in the making. After six years of waiting, his dream finally took centre stage.