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- “For Karamoja to develop, we must harness local synergies and resources, encourage parents to send their children to school, and shift the community’s mindset away from dependency. Karamoja’s potential is incredible,” Dr. Garuga stated.
KAMPALA: Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga has pledged his support to the Diocese of Karamoja, aiming to drive socio-economic transformation through mindset change, improved education, and agricultural development.
Dr. Garuga made this commitment on Thursday during a meeting held at Kampala Serena Hotel with the Rt. Rev. Michael Chorey, Bishop of Karamoja Diocese, his wife, Rev. Canon Jane Chorey, and Rev. Andrew Agaba, Director of Household and Community Transformation in the Church of Uganda.
“For Karamoja to develop, we must harness local synergies and resources, encourage parents to send their children to school, and shift the community’s mindset away from dependency. Karamoja’s potential is incredible,” Dr. Garuga stated.
Since 2023, Dr. Garuga has sponsored two students annually for vocational training at Bbira Vocational Training College. This year, he pledged to expand his support by sponsoring an additional five students from Karamoja Diocese for secondary education.
Bishop Michael Chorey highlighted that building strategic partnerships is key to transforming Karamoja Diocese into a self-sustaining entity.
“One of my core priorities is forging strategic partnerships to drive transformation in our Diocese. I appeal to the Ministry of Agriculture to provide us with tractors to enable mechanized farming,” Bishop Chorey said.
He also revealed plans for the Diocese to invest in telecommunications by establishing a radio station to advance media ministry and promote mindset change. Furthermore, the Diocese aims to upgrade its guesthouse into a state-of-the-art hotel facility to generate revenue for evangelism efforts.
Bishop Chorey further appealed to well-wishers to support clergy training, educational scholarships for underprivileged children, income-generating projects, and mission work within the Diocese.
Rev. Andrew Agaba reaffirmed the Church of Uganda’s commitment to the Diocese’s sustainability.
“We recently concluded our Directorate’s retreat, where we dedicated a week to strategizing on how to transform Karamoja Diocese. As a result, we are launching the Karamoja Diocese Integrated Development Program, which will significantly enhance the Diocese’s growth,” Rev. Agaba announced.
The Karamoja Diocese encompasses the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nabilatuk, Amudat, Nakapiripirit, and Moroto City, with its headquarters located in Moroto District.
