Build a self-reliant Church-Archbishop Bainomugisha
Catholics in Kazo district have raised UGX145million to support the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Fund (AMDEF). This contribution significantly boosts the archdiocese’s overall fundraising target of UGX8.5billion aimed at financing the construction of a mega arcade in Mbarara City.
The fundraising campaign which commenced earlier this year seeks to bolster the Archdiocese’s development initiatives and enhance service delivery across its various Catholic institutions. Kazo district was allocated a target of UGX150 million. The event marked a major milestone with the remaining balance expected to be pledged in the coming weeks.
The mobilization effort kicked off with the Holy Sacrifice of mass celebrated by His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese. During his homily, the prelate emphasized the importance of self-reliance within the Church’s development efforts.
“We must stop relying solely on donors. The Church needs to build its capacity to fund and sustain its own projects. I thank all of you who have supported this noble cause,” he stated.
The event was attended by several leaders including Members of Parliament Hon. Atwijukiire Dan Kimosho of Kazo County and Hon. Janepher Muheesi, the Kazo district Woman Member of Parliament along with other political figures. During the gathering, these leaders contributed over UGX45million towards the campaign.
Eng. Silver Mugisha, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the Archdiocese of Mbarara provided an update on the project’s financial needs noting that UGX8.5 billion is still required to complete the construction of the proposed development projects.
In his message read by Kazo County Member of Parliament Dan Kimosho, Kazo Member of Parliament emeritus Hon. Eng. John Nasasira commended the Catholic Church for enhancing community services, particularly in education and health. He made a contribution of UGX 5million to the cause.
Bainomugisha initiated AMDEF to create a sustainable model for resource mobilization with a goal of strengthening the Church’s mission in community development and service delivery.
Kazo joins other districts such as Bushenyi, Rwampara, Ntungamo, Isingiro, Rubirizi, Mitoma, Sheema, Buhweju, Kiruhura, and Ibanda, which have already been visited as part of the ongoing fundraising campaign.
