KISORO – Authorities, including Church leaders have blamed the escalating proliferation of holy spirit-refilling hubs in Kisoro District to the abuse of authority by Local Council One Chairpersons.
They claim that these chairpersons collude with individuals from other regions with negative intentions, permitting them to establish such hubs in their areas. These assertions came to light during a public engagement with the police at Mubano Hotel in Kisoro municipality yesterday.
Pr. Jonas Maniragaba, the Kisoro district overseer for the National Fellowship of Born-Again Pentecostal Churches, raised concerns about individuals who, having committed atrocities in their home countries, seek refuge in Uganda and establish such churches.
Pr. Emmanuel Agensi, leading Faith and Hope Ablaze Mission in Kikobero, accused local leaders of conspiring with Congolese individuals who propagate misleading prophecies, disguising themselves as church leaders and committing atrocities in the district. They questioned the illegal permissions granted by Local Council One Chairpersons to foreign entities to establish worship units without the knowledge of the migration department.
CUE IN CHURCH LEADERS…ON THE MATTER….RR//
Sam Sendegeya, LCI chairperson for Chahi village in Kisoro municipality, attributed the issue to the delayed response of police officers, citing the vice as a result of police laxity. Ndabarinze Christopher, the Kamonyi Ward LCII chairperson representing the Muhabura Diocesan Secretary’s office, urged fellow leaders to adhere to government laws outlined in the constitution. He also called on the police to define the operational limits within which local chairpersons should work to ensure a secure environment.
CUE IN LC’S…ON THE MATTER….RR//
Twinomugisha Godliver, OC/CID of Kisoro Central Police Station representing the DPC, cautioned Local Council One Chairpersons to exercise caution and refrain from the misuse of authority that could tarnish their image. She pledged to launch a manhunt for those operating unlicensed churches in the district.
CUE IN GODLIVER….UNLICENSED CHURCHES…..RR//
