Summary:
- Baryantuma, who is also the Kabale University Secretary, says that funding will be raised through archdeaconries, with each of the 16 archdeaconries expected to contribute 30 million shillings to the main project.
KAMPALA: Diocese of Kigezi is hunting for 3.1 Billion Shilling to construct a magnificent mall in Kabale Municipality along the Kabale-Kisoro road.
According to Canon Johnson Baryantuma Munono, the Diocesan Head of Laity and Chairman of the 15-member Program Committee, the mall will replace the current diocesan book shop. Baryantuma says that construction is expected to begin in November 2024 and has received approval from all diocesan stakeholders.
Baryantuma, who is also the Kabale University Secretary, says that funding will be raised through archdeaconries, with each of the 16 archdeaconries expected to contribute 30 million shillings to the main project. He emphasized that the BDF program will continue to be a tool for building the diocese’s financial capacity.
In a bid to raise funds, Baryantuma revealed that the diocese has organized a major fundraising event that will be held in Kabale District in September 2024, with invitations extended to President Yoweri Museveni and Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Amongi.
Speaking during the launch of Bishop’s Development Fund (BDF) program as a strategy to enhance its capacity and sustain its strategic development plans organized by Kampala chapter dinner at Kembabazi Catering Services in Naguru on Friday Evening, Baryantuma and Minister of State for Trade David Bahati highlighted that the completed project will generate income, reducing the diocese’s reliance on offertories from believers. They noted that this initiative aligns with government empowerment programs.
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The Chief Guest, Counsel Caleb Amanya, a Christian from the Diocese of South Ankole, urged Christians to cultivate a spirit of service by contributing part of their possessions in gratitude for God’s blessings.
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Presiding over the event, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, encouraged Christians to invest in the education of boys to strengthen the foundation of the Church. He praised the community’s commitment to the cause, noting that the program will also support widows of deceased clergy and other important diocesan projects.
A total of 417.95 million shillings was raised in cash and pledges during the official launch.
