NWSC buys Papal rosaries worth sh9m

By Francis Emorut

AS Pope Francis’ visit to Uganda draws ever closer, National Water Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has purchased papal rosaries worth sh9m in a drive to raise funds for the completion of Namugongo Martyrs shrines.

Vision Group is at the forefront to raise funds in the preparations for the historic visit and ensure that the shrine is ready for the celebratory mass.

Vision Group delivered papal rosaries made from Rome.

"We have bought the rosaries to ensure that the target of the Pope's visit is attained," Alfred Okidi the deputy managing director of NWSC finance and corporate service said.

Okidi pointed out that the rosaries are significant in that they will be used by individuals seeking blessings from Pope Francis and also to pray for the Pope as well as Uganda.

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The rosaries were delivered by the Vision Group chief operations officer, Gervase Ndyanabo in the company of Joseph Lwanga the circulation manager.

Ndyanabo stressed the importance of rosary as a special weapon for prayer.

"The power of rosary can't be underestimated," he said.

On her part, Sylivia Tumuhairwe the director of finance and accounts was all smiles after putting on the rosary and encouraged many Ugandans to buy one.

She said she will be using her rosary for prayers and was looking forward to meeting the Pope who arrives in the country on Nov 27.