Archbishop Nkoyoyo celebrates 50 years in marriage

By Norman Katende

RETIRED Archbishop Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo has been hailed as someone who practices what he preaches after he celebrated 50 years in marriage.

This was at a function that took place on Thursday at St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe, where he was wed as a lay leader on May 1, 1965.

The main celebrant Archbishop Stanley Ntagali, Kampala Archdiocese Bishop Cyprian Kizito, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda and Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga all praised the retired bishop for having kept faith in the institute of marriage, which is the foundation of the country and its development.

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Archbishop Stanley Ntagali hands over the certificate to the Nkoyoyos. Photo by Norman Katende

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Archbishop Nkoyoyo shakes hands with Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda outside Namirembe Cathederal. Photo by Norman Katende

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Archbishop of Kampala Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga chats with the Papal Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Michael Blume. Photo by Norman Katende

"You have been an example to man. You have shown that you have built up a family and the results are the children that you have brought up and grandchildren. We praise God for that," said Ntagali during his sermon.

He said it is that love which is patient and kind that has seen them move that far.

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Prime Ministers past and present, Apolo Nsibambi and Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda follow proceedings. Photo by Norman Katende

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The Adventist Solomon Choir sings during the function. Photo by Norman Katende

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Rev Father Antonio Mutyaba of the Orthodox Church and his spouse. Photo by Norman Katende

The Kabaka, in a message read on his behalf  by Prince Crispin Jjunju,  thanked him for the good work done, and prayed that he becomes an example to man in building a stronger family.

President Yoweri Museveni in a message read on his behalf by Prime Minister Dr.  Ruhakana Rugunda, reminded youth to respect the family institution.

"Family is a foundation of any society or nation. We are celebrating a clear indication that you have stood the test of time and set an example to many as a family institution."