KABALE – Rt Rev Gaddie Akanjuna, the Bishop of the diocese of Kigezi, has called upon Christians to actively support government initiatives such as the Poverty Eradication Program (PDM) to alleviate poverty at the household level.
Bishop Akanjuna delivered this message during the opening of the 2024 Brethren Conference for the Diocese, held at the Convention Site on Rugarama Hill in the Northern Division of Kabale Municipality. The conference, themed “Mutashushanisibwa n’ab’obusingye obu,” derived from Romans 12:2, commenced on Thursday and is scheduled to conclude on Sunday.
Distinguished speakers at the conference include Bishop Amos Magezi, the Bishop for North West Ankole, Rev. Can. Dr. Rebecca Nyegenye, Rev. Andrew Agaba, and Rev. Can. Prof. Medard Rugyendo, among others.
Bishop Akanjuna commended the Ugandan government for its commendable initiatives like PDM and Emyooga. He encouraged Christians to embrace these programs as effective tools for eradicating poverty in their households.
Bishop Akanjuna also urged Christians to actively participate in government initiatives like PDM, suggesting the formation of groups based on household income to enhance collective development. Bishop Akanjuna identified issues such as alcoholism, sexual immorality, and nagging. He emphasized that many individuals have financial accounts in bars rather than in traditional banks.
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In addressing the challenges of the modern world, Bishop Akanjuna emphasized the need for Christians to resist temptations that could hinder them from claiming God’s blessings.
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