Nicholas R
The Right Reverend Onesimus Asiimwe, Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, has called on Ugandans to prioritize the education of the boy child to ensure the development of responsible men in the future.
Bishop Asiimwe made this appeal during his pastoral visit to St. Peter’s Kyamurari Church of Uganda in Nyakagyeme Archdeaconry, where he confirmed 63 Christians into the Anglican Church of Uganda.
Bishop Asiimwe emphasized that while there has been significant advocacy for girl child education, the boy child has been somewhat neglected. He warned that this imbalance could have negative effects on future marriages in Uganda, as educated girls will need equally responsible and educated husbands. He urged parents and the government to put more effort into promoting boy child education.
Additionally, Bishop Asiimwe encouraged the newly confirmed Christians to steadfastly defend their faith and avoid behaviors contrary to God’s teachings, such as alcoholism, adultery, and witchcraft. He also highlighted the importance for churches to engage in income-generating projects, such as coffee farming, to support their development and ensure timely payment of diocesan dues.
Rev. Fred Kweringa, the priest of St. Peter’s Kyamurari Church of Uganda, praised Bishop Asiimwe for his contributions to Nyakagyeme Archdeaconry, including the confirmation of Christians and spreading the message of salvation. He noted that their parish, established in 2013, currently possesses 75 acres of land and has successfully planted 500 coffee trees, 20,000 eucalyptus trees, and a banana plantation.
Rev. Kweringa expressed plans to expand their coffee and banana plantations further, leveraging the available land for greater agricultural productivity.
