Summary:
- Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo, the Bishop of Soroti Diocese, called on the public especially politicians to support the construction of churches.
KATAKWI: On September 19, 2024, joy filled the air as Richard Ongorok, an aspirant for Usuk County, generously contributed 100 bags of cement towards the development of Anglican churches in Guyaguya and Okulonyo sub-counties.
This donation aims to enhance the infrastructure of church facilities, supporting their vital role as centers for spiritual growth and community well-being.
The handover ceremony took place at St. John’s Amukurat Church of Uganda in Adacar Parish, Guyaguya Sub-county, where David Okwi was officiating at the wedding of Mary Ijangole.
Hon. Joseph Ejoku, the District Councilor and head of the distribution for Ongorok Richard’s LOLO LOLO Movement in Guyaguya Sub-county, stated that the first batch of cement was delivered to ten churches in Guyaguya. He confirmed that Okulonyo Sub-county would be the next recipient.
The churches that benefited from the initial distribution include: Adacar, Toibong, Nathereth, Guyaguya, Odoom, Omeon, Okadanya, Okibui, Amukurat, and Akoboi. The recipients expressed their gratitude for the generous support.
The second batch of cement, scheduled for delivery on October 24, 2024, will be distributed to churches in Obulengorok, Angerepo, Okocho, Okuliak, Amuda, Aterai, Okulonyo, and Amaritoit.
Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo, the Bishop of Soroti Diocese, called on the public especially politicians to support the construction of churches. He also urged Christians to avoid domestic violence, referencing a tragic incident in Soroti where a woman was raped by unknown individuals.
Among the attendees were Katakwi District Councilor and Deputy Speaker Hon. Majeri Tukei, Amos Otim, the LC3 for Guyaguya, along with religious, cultural, and opinion leaders.
