Tag Archive: North Kigezi Diocese

Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe Warns Against Self-Proclaimed Pastors Misleading Christians 

January 14, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has urged Ugandans to be vigilant and differentiate between genuine servants of God and self-proclaimed pastors.  In an interview with our reporter over the weekend at his office at Emmanuel Cathedral, Kinyasano, Rukungiri District, Bishop Asiimwe expressed concern over... Read More

Rev. Gershom Muhumuza Refutes Claims of Christians Slaughtering His Cow 

January 14, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The former parish priest of Kitazigurukwa Church of Uganda, Rev. Gershom Muhumuza, has dismissed media reports alleging that Christians from his former parish slaughtered his cow.  Rev. Muhumuza in a phone interview with our reporter on January 14, clarified that his cow was stolen on July 19, 2024, while... Read More

Kitazigurukwa COU Christians bid fairwell to Rev. Gershom Muhumuza with mixed feelings

January 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rev. Gershom Muhumuza received a sorrowful farewell on January 12, at Kitazigurukwa Church of Uganda, Rujumbura Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, after serving just 11 and a half months. His transfer, marked by controversy and tension, took place before his official installation.  Key among the controversies was the incident that occured... Read More

Christians of All Saints Church Bid Farewell to Rev. Alfred Murangira. 

January 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Christians of All Saints Church in Rukungiri on January 12, bid farewell to their Curate, Rev. Alfred Murangira, who has been transferred to Mashongora Church of Uganda in Kyabugashe Archdeaconry.  Rev. Alfred joined All Saints Church in Rujumbura Archdeaconry three and a half years ago as a youthful deacon... Read More

Religious Leaders Call for Transparency and Accountability in Leadership

January 5, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Religious leaders and Christians in Rukungiri have emphasized the need for leadership that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and service to humanity as a foundation for spreading the gospel and fostering church development.  This appeal was made by the Bishop’s Commissary of North Kigezi Diocese, Retired Rev. Nathan Mugisha Kirebete, during... Read More

Married Couple Urged to Foster Patience, Love, and Trust 

December 27, 2024    By Country Radio

The parish priest of Kyatoko Church of Uganda Rev. Fred Mwesigye has encouraged married couples to uphold patience, love, and trust in their relationships. Rev Mwesigye made the remarks on December 26 during the wedding ceremony of Sam and Mackline Andinda at Nyamizi Church of Uganda, located in Kyatoko Ward,... Read More

Believers from North Kigezi Diocese Urged to Strengthen Cooperation

December 27, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Believers from outside Rukungiri District under North Kigezi Diocese have been urged to foster cooperation and unity among themselves.  This call was made on December 26, by Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, during a reunion held at the Bishop’s residence in Kinyasano Ward, Western... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Urges Ugandans to Choose Leaders Wisely Ahead of Elections

December 23, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: As Uganda prepares for 2026 elections, The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe has called on Ugandans to make informed decisions when electing their leaders. Speaking during a Christmas press briefing held at the diocesan headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality on December 23, Bishop Asiimwe advised citizens... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Urges Christians to Share Love and Support During Christmas.

December 23, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on Christians to celebrate Christmas while supporting those in hospitals, prisons, and other vulnerable groups. While delivering his Christmas message on December 23, to Christians through a presser held at the diocesan headquarters in Kyinyasano ward, Rukungiri... Read More