Canon Ndimbirwe Bible College Celebrates Provisional Licensing After 42 Years.

Rukungiri: Canon Ndimbirwe Bible College in Kyamakanda Parish, Buyanja Town Council, Rukungiri District has held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate its recent provisional license, granted by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) in January 2025.

According to the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt. Rev. Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe, the NCHE approved the college to offer Diploma and Certificate courses in Theology during its meeting held on 30th January, 2025. Since its establishment in 1983, the institution has been offering theological certificates recognized only within the North Kigezi Diocese.

Speaking to our news reporter over the weekend, the Deputy Principal of the college, Rev. Martin Ngabirano, said the thanksgiving ceremony was organized to celebrate this major milestone. He noted that the new licensing means the college can now offer theology education recognized both nationally and internationally.

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The Emeritus Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese and the fourth bishop to serve in the diocese, Rt. Rev. Patrick Tugume,  led the thanksgiving service. He thanked all those who have supported the growth of the college and encouraged continued efforts to develop its infrastructure.

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The college’s pioneer principal Rev. Canon Steven Kanyonyi, also urged all former principals and lecturers to come together and contribute to building structures that will support the college’s operations and future growth.