Rubaga Cathedral renovations 'on track' as faithful urged to fund final phase
“We are remaining with less than 60 days, but I am sure we shall finish all the proposed renovations on the Cathedral before October 26, the day of the grand celebration. Yours is to bring the money, ours is to deliver a fully-renovated house of God,”
Eng. Fred Kiwanuka Kiwutta (second- left) briefing the stakeholders about the progress of Lubaga Cathedral's Parking Complex construction during the guided site-tour on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
By Mathias Mazinga
Journalists @New Vision
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The chairman of the organising committee for the Centenary of Rubaga Cathedral, Eng. Pius Mugalaasi has assured the Catholic faithful that the proposed renovations on the cathedral will be completed by October 26 this year as planned.
He, however, appealed to Catholics and all Ugandans of goodwill to continue donating money to ensure the project is delivered without disappointment.
“We are remaining with less than 60 days, but I am sure we shall finish all the proposed renovations on the Cathedral before October 26, the day of the grand celebration. Yours is to bring the money, ours is to deliver a fully-renovated house of God,” Mugalaasi said.
A spectacle of Lubaga Cathedral's parking complex that is under construction. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
He made the remarks during a guided tour of the ongoing redevelopment works at the cathedral on September 3, 2025.
Mugalaasi revealed that about sh1.4bn had so far been collected, with approximately sh1bn still required to meet the budget.
The Vicar General of Kampala Archdiocese, Msgr Rogers Kabuye, paid tribute to individual Christians, institutions and organisations that had contributed money and building materials, praising their generosity.
L-R: Eng. Pius Mugalasi, Msgr. Rogers Kabuye and Fr. John Mary Walugembe share a photo-moment wth Jajja Dativa Nabukalu who travelled all the way from Masaka to see the on-going renovations on Lubaga Cathedral. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
The event was also attended by the Founder and Abbot of the Uganda Buddhist Centre, the Most Venerable Dr Kaboggoza Buddharakkhita, who donated sh1m. Another notable donor was elderly Jajja Dativa Nabukalu, who travelled from Masaka to tour and support the centenary projects.
How to donate
The chairman of the fundraising committee, Fred Kiyimba Freeman, encouraged donors to deposit money into Centenary Bank, Account Number: CB 3100117179.
Donations can also be made via MTN Merchant Code: 401248.