Tag Archive: North Kigezi Diocese

North Kigezi Diocese Officially Retires 8 Priests During Ordination Ceremony

December 11, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocese has officially retired eight priests from active service after many years of dedicated ministry. Their retirement was announced on December 7, during the ordination of seven new clergy in a ceremony held at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano grounds in Rukungiri District. Those retired include Rev. Bernard... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Ordains 7 Clergy at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano

December 7, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has ordained seven clergy members during a colourful service held at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano grounds. The ceremony attracted a large congregation and several dignitaries. Six ordinands were on December 7, admitted to the diaconate, including Ord. Joshua Asiimwe, Ord.... Read More

Church Leader Urges Christians to Work Hard, Forgive, and Embrace Generosity

November 30, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The head of laity at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandazi Church of Uganda Parish, Benon Tugume, has called on Christians to work hard, forgive, and live responsibly. While preaching during today’s service November 30, where Tugume and his wife, Jackline Tumuheirwe the Station Manager of Country Radio held a thanksgiving ceremony,... Read More

Dean Amatsiko Urges Believers to Trust in Jesus’ Sovereignty

November 23, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Christians have been urged to put their trust in the sovereignty of Jesus Christ and remain strong in faith. This message was delivered on November 23, by The Very Rev. Amatsiko Niwegariho, Dean of Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano, during a thanksgiving ceremony held at the home of Akunda Peace Burwomwe... Read More

Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe Urges Students to Live God-Fearing and Disciplined Lives

November 9, 2025    By admin

Rikungiri: The Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, has urged students to open their hearts to Jesus Christ and live disciplined, God-fearing lives as future leaders of the nation. Presiding over a Confirmation Service on November 9, at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano in Rukungiri district, Bishop Asiimwe thanked... Read More

Rev. Amanya Urges Youth to Stay Focused and Avoid Negative Influences

November 2, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocesan Youth and Children’s Coordinator, Rev. Benson Amanya, who also serves as Chaplain at Makobore High School, has urged young people to seek God wholeheartedly and live productive lives that honor Him. Rev. Amanya made the remarks on November 2, while closing a three-day youth conference... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Criticizes Government Over Poor State of Buyanja–Nyakaina Road

November 2, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has strongly criticized the government for failing to improve the Buyanja–Nyakaina road, which connects to Kabale University Rukungiri Campus. Bishop Asiimwe made the remarks on November 2, during the closure of a three-day diocesan mission held at St. John’s... Read More

North Kigezi Diocese Postpones Installation of Church Pillars and Elders

October 24, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocese of the Church of Uganda has postponed the installation ceremony for Church Pillars and Elders that was scheduled to take place this Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano in Rukungiri District. In an official communication dated October 23, 2025 and signed by the... Read More

Thieves Steal Property Worth Millions from Kitojo Church of Uganda Parish

October 20, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Thieves have broken into Kitojo Church of Uganda Parish in Nyabiteete Archdeaconry during the early hours of October 19th, 2025, and stolen church property and cash worth millions of shillings. While preaching during a Sunday service at St. Luke’s Church of Uganda, Rugarama Sub-parish, the Parish Priest, Rev. Nathan... Read More