Rwamagaya Catholic Parish Honors Security Minister Jim Muhwezi for Outstanding Support to Church Development.

Rukungiri: Queen of Apostle’s Rwamagaya Catholic Parish, through its Parish Council in Ruhinda Sub-County, Rukungiri District, has awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Security Minister Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu for his continued support toward developments in the parish.

The certificate was handed over on November 23, during the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Fund (BAAF) ceremony held at the parish. Maj. Gen. Muhwezi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, was recognized at the event, which aimed at raising funds to renovate the old Catholic church building into a girls’ dormitory for Bishop Robert’s SS Rwamagaya.

Vanansio Natuhwera Bagatireyo, the Parish Council Chairperson and Deputy RDC for Lyantonde District, outlined the minister’s immense contributions to the parish. These include roofing the church, facilitating the process of taking Rwamagaya Primary School into government management, mobilizing funds for building seven classrooms at the school, securing 150 million shillings from the government for constructing three classrooms at Bishop Roberts SS, supporting the purchase of church land, and contributing toward the acquisition of a vehicle for the parish priest, among others.

Natuhwera added that this year’s BAAF aimed to raise funds to renovate a girls’ dormitory that will accommodate up to 100 students at Bishop Roberts Secondary School.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Luben Mubangizi and Curate Fr. Martin Nkurunziza thanked Maj. Gen. Muhwezi for promoting unity rather than sectarianism, noting that he supports people without discrimination based on religion or tribe.

In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Muhwezi, who was the chief guest, appreciated the Bishop of Kabale Diocese for initiating BAAF, which has significantly contributed to church development. He also thanked Rwamagaya Catholic Parish for recognizing his efforts, emphasizing that it is rare for people to appreciate good work. He pledged continued support whenever needed.

The event was graced by the Rukungiri District Woman MP Medius Kaharata, aspiring LC5 Chairperson Flag Bearer Andrewson Katebire, and another LC5 Chairperson aspirant, Angelo Twinamasiko.

Over Ugx 55 million and Iron sheets worth Ugx 10 million were collected.