Summary:
- Minister Musasizi, lauded the Diocese of Kigezi for initiating projects that will complement other sustainability initiatives within the diocese.
KABALE: The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has praised the Church of Uganda for embarking on commercial construction projects aimed at generating income for self-sustainability.
Musasizi made the remarks on Saturday at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Rugarama, in Kabale District, during the launch of the Bishop Development Fund. The project, estimated to cost UGX 3.1 billion, aims to support the Diocese of Kigezi in constructing a shopping arcade in Kabale town.
Minister Musasizi, lauded the Diocese of Kigezi for initiating projects that will complement other sustainability initiatives within the diocese.
“The Church of Uganda has built Church House, and the government has been supporting them in clearing the debt they owe to Equity Bank. So far, we have cleared up to UGX 20 billion, leaving a remaining balance of UGX 21 billion,” Minister Musasizi stated.
In the same speech, Minister Musasizi also commended the Catholic Church for constructing Mapeera House in Kampala, and the Muslim community for building King Fahad Plaza, all aimed at income generation.
Minister Musasizi further urged religious leaders to encourage their congregations to embrace government poverty alleviation programs to foster socio-economic transformation.
During the event, over UGX 1.2 billion was raised in support of the project.
