Bishop Kaggwa commends Kabaka on health, education

Masaka Diocese Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa has hailed the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II for what he described as his relentless efforts towards the fight against deadly diseases among Ugandans.

The prelate also hailed Kabaka Mutebi for ensuring that the people of Buganda live amicably and united with improved education with improved welfare under his reign.

He said that it must be remembered that Kabaka Mutebi has organised runs whose proceeds are dedicated to assisting in treatments of sickle-cells among children and fistula diseases among women.  

Praying for the Kabaka's continued good life, Bishop Kaggwa also congratulated him upon clocking 64 years of age and wished him continued good health on his throne as he continues to lead the people of Buganda in the right path. 

The prelate also, on behalf of the people of Masaka Diocese, pledged to continue supporting Kabaka Mutebi and the Nnabagereka in all the programmes and efforts they have in improving health, education and culture.

He, however, blamed the Masaka civic authority, who, he said refused him to repair the road leading to his residence at Kitovu, which he said, is full of potholes; but when he had started repairing it, the authority refused him to do it.

"I suggest that the authority should leave the people to assist where possible. It would not be good to wait for authority or President Museveni's Government to do everything for us. We should be left to come in and assist where we can," Kaggwa suggested.     

Kaggwa was addressing a large congregation of Catholics who hail from Masaka, but live and work in Kampala. This was during a holy open mass held at Bishop Ddungu memorial ground located at Nsambya opposite the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) offices on Sunday.  

The Masaka Christians meet once in three months to have their holy mass and get to know one another.   

The prelate called upon the people who aspire to marry and those with Christian other well-intentioned occasions to hire the grounds, which he said are ideal for all occasions.     

The property that belongs to the Christians of Masaka Diocese and is under construction was dedicated to the late Bishop Adrian Ddungu, who was succeeded by Bishop Kaggwa.

During his homily, Rev Fr Dr John Baptist Kaganda, who is the national pastoral coordinator, urged the people of Masaka to remain together, so that they can help one another in times of need and at all times in order to improve their wellbeing

The clergy also urged the youth to make sure they get holy marriages in church and use the grounds if they so wished.

Among those that attended included Kabaka's minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and Kalungu Member of Parliament Joseph Ssewungu, who asked the Government not to implement a law that compels teachers to register every two years, because they do not have the money.