Not many men of God retire from active service and still find time to follow the political developments of society; some would rather settle into a quiet life, opting to spend more time with family.

Not so for Most Reverend Henry Luke Orombi, who served as the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda from January 2004 until his retirement in December 2012—two years earlier than expected.

After making the decision to move back to his home village of Goli in Nebbi District, West Nile, Orombi has not simply retired to rest. Instead, he has remained active in church and community affairs, participating in conferences and, when called upon, mentoring clergy and young people who are at the centre of his life.

Now aged 76, Orombi also maintains a keen interest in political developments. In this episode of The Grind with Patrick Kamara, he expresses his disappointment with the way politics has degenerated into intolerance, hatred, and the misguiding of young people. The breakdown in family values, he says, deeply concerns him.

In this conversation, he also shares guidance for current church leaders on how to shepherd their congregations by spreading the gospel through both word and deed.