Christians of St. Philip’s Church of Uganda Parish Bugongi in Kabale Municipality are seeking Shs140 million to construct a new residence for their parish priest, replacing the current house which they say is in a deplorable condition.
The construction project was officially launched during a groundbreaking ceremony held at the church premises.
Joseph Basheija, the Chairperson of the Construction Committee, said the project was initiated to provide the parish priest with a safe and comfortable residence.
David Ruzabarande, the Head of Laity at St. Philip’s Church of Uganda Bugongi, said the existing priest’s house, which was constructed in the 1990s, had become dilapidated and was no longer suitable for habitation.
The contract to construct the new priest’s house was awarded to Aitum Building and Contractors Uganda Limited, with the project expected to be completed by December 2026.
The Archdeacon of All Saints Church Kabale, the Ven. Can. Emmanuel Namanya Bwagyi, who presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, commended the Christians for prioritising the improvement of the priest’s residence.
He said the initiative was also in line with one of the directives issued by the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, the Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, during the recent diocesan council.
The Director of Aitum Building and Contractors Uganda Limited, Eng. Andrew Aijuka, pledged to deliver quality work and complete the project within the stipulated timeframe.
