By Sophan Niwamanya
A total of 49,150,900 shillings and 735 bags of cement were raised on Tuesday during the memorial Thanksgiving of businessman Didas Kanyesigye’s late parents, Mzee Eldard John Zebicire and Mrs. Joy Zebicire, and the fundraising.
The fundraising was meant to raise funds for the construction of the new building of St. Paul’s Kacerere Church of Uganda, expected to cost Shs2.5 billion. It was held at St. Paul’s Kacerere Archdeaconry Church of Uganda in the Diocese of Kigezi in Rubanda District.
While preaching, the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, the Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has emphasized the need for Christians to shift their focus from the past to the future, with Jesus Christ as their guiding force in 2024.
He encouraged Christians to consider this time as the first half of football, acknowledging mistakes, seeking forgiveness from Jesus, and focusing on a better life on the right path.
Bishop Akanjuna emphasized God’s mercy, love, and ability to rescue and uplift His people from adversity.
He requested that people always help those who don’t have all their basic needs, and he encouraged the importance of prioritizing education for their children.
Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Hon. David Bahati, Member of Parliament for Ndorwa West, who was the guest of the Hon., urged Kigezi Subregion residents to utilize the abundant natural resources within the area for self-development.
Minister Bahati revealed that Rubanda, Kabale, and Kanungu Districts jointly hold 312 million metric tons of iron ore reserves, which, if effectively utilized, could sustain the region for the next 50 years.
Out of 49,150,900 shillings, 41,500,900 shillings were paid in cash, and 7,650,000 shillings were secured through pledges.
