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Bunyoro Kitara diocese gears up for Archbishop Kazimba's three-day visit
Bishop Ateirweho commended Archbishop Kazimba for his service to the Church of Uganda and the country, particularly his efforts in preaching the Gospel and providing spiritual leadership during his tenure.
Bishop Jacob Ateirweho said the diocese will host Archbishop Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu for a three-day event. (Credit: Peter Abaanabasazi)
By: Peter Abaanabasazi, Journalist @New Vision
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Preparations are in full gear as Bunyoro Kitara diocese prepares for the farewell visit of the Church of Uganda Archbishop Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu.
Scheduled to arrive in Hoima on 7th of November, beginning a three-day visit in the diocese, Kaziimba will hold a farewell service at St Peter’s Cathedral,
Duhaga, in Hoima City on November 8th before departure on November 09.
The Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara diocese Rt. Rev. Jacob Ateirweho on Wednesday (October 28)said that the preparations require substantial resources, which the diocese needs to mobilise expeditiously.
Addressing the media whom he hosted at his residence, Ateirweho asked Christians and other stakeholders to contribute towards the sh120m budget for different activities as Kaziimba bids farewell to Bunyoro region ahead of his retirement next year.
He appealed for financial contributions, food supplies, and vehicles to facilitate the archbishop’s reception and movement from Kisarizi village, the border of Masindi Kitara diocese, to St Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga, Hoima City.
Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu (right), shares a moment with Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, the Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Mbona, during the Abaanabasazi function at BKD Conventions Ground in 2022. (Credit: Peter Abaanabasazi)
Addressing the media whom he hosted at his residence, Ateirweho asked Christians and other stakeholders to contribute towards the sh120m budget for different activities as Kaziimba bids farewell to Bunyoro region ahead of his retirement next year.
He appealed for financial contributions, food supplies, and vehicles to facilitate the archbishop’s reception and movement from Kisarizi village, the border of Masindi Kitara diocese, to St Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga, Hoima City.
Bishop Ateirweho commended Archbishop Kazimba for his service to the Church of Uganda and the country, particularly his efforts in preaching the Gospel and providing spiritual leadership during his tenure.
He said the farewell visit would provide an opportunity for Christians in the Bunyoro sub-region to appreciate the archbishop’s contribution to the church and bid him farewell as he prepares for retirement in August 2027.
“On 7th of November at 2pm, we will converge at Kisarizi River, the border of Bunyoro Kitara diocese and Masindi Kitara diocese to welcome our Archbishop; we shall march from Kisarizi to St Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga, Hoima City.
Rv. Danuel Tumwesige, the assistant vicar of St Peter's Cathedral and publicity secretary for the organising committee, said that they expect the money from corporate companies such as Christians, financial institutions, oil companies and other well-wishers, adding that they have already written to all institutions and individuals seeking their support.
“To have this event successful, we need money, and we expect this money from our people, so we have opened up a mobile money account under MoMo 07923631 and a bank account in Centenary under BKD Archbishop’s visit 3205620688, where Christian and all well-wishers will be depositing their support”, he said.
He said the farewell visit would provide an opportunity for Christians in the Bunyoro sub-region to appreciate the archbishop’s contribution to the church and bid him farewell as he prepares for retirement in August 2027.
“On 7th of November at 2pm, we will converge at Kisarizi River, the border of Bunyoro Kitara diocese and Masindi Kitara diocese to welcome our Archbishop; we shall march from Kisarizi to St Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga, Hoima City.
Rv. Danuel Tumwesige, the assistant vicar of St Peter's Cathedral and publicity secretary for the organising committee, said that they expect the money from corporate companies such as Christians, financial institutions, oil companies and other well-wishers, adding that they have already written to all institutions and individuals seeking their support.
“To have this event successful, we need money, and we expect this money from our people, so we have opened up a mobile money account under MoMo 07923631 and a bank account in Centenary under BKD Archbishop’s visit 3205620688, where Christian and all well-wishers will be depositing their support”, he said.