BUIKWE - Vice President Jessica Alupo has assured Ugandans that the gaps in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) will be addressed.

She made the remarks on Saturday during celebrations to mark 100 years of the existence of the Little Sisters of St. Francis in Nkokojeru, Buikwe district.

“All issues highlighted by the area MP Lulume Bayiga such as environmental issues, gaps in PDM, among others, would be addressed progressively because President Yoweri Museveni is still at the helm and will rule in 2026 and beyond,” Alupo promised.

According to a statement from the Vice President’s communications unit, Alupo delivered sh60m the President gave her to assist in their centennial celebrations. 

The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Luigi Bianco presided over the Holy Mass to mark 10 decades of the existence of the religious institution. He was assisted by several Bishops.

Alupo said she is a direct beneficiary of different congregations such as the Sacred Heart Sisters, MillHill sisters and the Little Sisters of St. Francis.

“I am very proud of the little sisters because they educated my children. I am one of the parents who can testify that you give all-around education. I salute you on that,” the Vice President commended.

Bishop Christopher Kakooza of Lugazi Diocese said this was a centenary of dedicated service.

Charles Martin Wamika, the Bishop of Jinja prayed that what Mother Kevin started, grow from strength to strength. She started schools such as Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga, St. Francis Hospital, orphanages and homes for the needy among several other establishments.

Dignitaries from East African countries, USA, UK, Canada, among others, attended the celebrations. In attendance were also the state minister of ICT, Godfrey Kabyanga and the Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija.