Summary:
- Minister Musasizi noted that while poverty levels are decreasing in other regions, they continue to rise in Kigezi.
KABALE: The Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi has urged religious leaders in Kigezi sub region to use their positions to promote social and economic transformation, with the aim of reducing poverty in the region.
Minister Musasizi maded the call on Saturday while speaking at the ordination of three deacons into the priesthood and four seminarians into the diaconate at Our Lady of Good Shepherd, Rushoroza Cathedral in Kabale District.
The newly ordained priests are Rev. Fr. Bruno Niyonzima, Rev. Fr. Walter Harem’Imana, and Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Uwiringiyimana. The new deacons are Dn. Patrick Atuzarirwe, Dn. Mark Aheisibwe, Dn. Onesmus Ahabwe, and Dn. Stephen Niwandinda. The ordination ceremony was presided over by the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, the Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira.
Minister Musasizi noted that while poverty levels are decreasing in other regions, they continue to rise in Kigezi.
He urged residents of the region to embrace government programs aimed at alleviating poverty among the 39% of households affected. He also encouraged them to use the small portions of land in Kigezi strategically to improve their livelihoods.
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Bishop Rubaramira urged the newly ordained priests and deacons to remain steadfast in their calling, resisting the temptations of worldly standards. He emphasized the importance of preaching God’s word and standing firm against falsehood.
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