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The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on all churches and Ugandans to prioritize coffee farming, emphasizing its potential to combat poverty and drive development.
Bishop Asiimwe made these remarks during his visit to St. John’s Rukondo Church of Uganda in Rujumbura Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese. He noted that coffee is a project that, if embraced by all Ugandans and institutions, can lead to significant development and improved livelihoods across the country. While acknowledging the challenge of coffee theft, he urged people not to be discouraged, assuring them that strategies would be put in place to protect their crops.
The diocese has initiated a coffee-growing project, mandating all churches within the diocese to utilize their lands for coffee cultivation as a source of income.
During his visit, Bishop Asiimwe confirmed 130 Christians into the Anglican faith, with a large number of individuals accepting Jesus as their personal Savior. He also observed a revival of faith at St. John’s Rukondo, as many recommitted to their Christian journey.
Rev. Henry Musinguzi of Rukondo Parish explained that the purpose of confirmation is to instill Christian values and cultivate dedicated believers who can serve as warriors for Christ. He expressed the parish’s commitment to nurturing the confirmants, ensuring their continued growth in the faith and active participation in the Anglican Church.
Rev. Musinguzi also expressed gratitude to Bishop Asiimwe and his wife, Florence, for making their first visit to the parish as the sixth bishop of North Kigezi Diocese.
Isaac Nahumuza, the head of laity at Rukondo Church of Uganda Parish, welcomed the confirmants to the Anglican Church and encouraged them to stay connected and actively engage in church activities. He urged them to conduct themselves in accordance with the teachings of the Church of Uganda.
