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Christians at St Peter’s Mutaturwa Church of Uganda Parish in North Kigezi Diocese were filled with emotion on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, as they bid farewell to their retiring priest, Rev. James Twebaze. Many shed tears of joy as they celebrated his remarkable service, commitment, and transformative leadership.
Rev. Twebaze, who was posted to St Peter’s Mutaturwa Church of Uganda Parish in Nyeibingo Parish, Kebisoni Sub County, Rukungiri District on 23rd January 2024, retired after one year and ten months of impactful ministry. His tenure was marked by significant achievements, including the timely payment of diocesan fees, the construction of priest’s premises, strengthened evangelism, and the promotion of unity and stability within the parish and the school founded under his influence.
Barigye Hosea, the Senior Warden of Nyeibingo Church of Uganda, praised Rev. Twebaze for preaching the gospel truth, uniting Christians, and attracting back those who had become unfaithful.
Enyomyo Patrick Rubagasira applauded him as the first priest in the parish to hand over office without any diocesan fee arrears, a milestone that drew special admiration from parishioners.
Enyomyo Nahabwe Henry commended Rev. Twebaze’s success in marriage counselling, which helped restore relationships through repentance and reconciliation among couples.
Canon John Bakwate, the head laity of St Peter’s Mutaturwa Parish, highlighted the developmental strides achieved under the priest’s leadership. He described Rev. Twebaze as a visionary servant of God and prayed for a peaceful and blessed retirement.
In his final sermon, Rev. James Twebaze encouraged Christians to uphold harmony and the Christian values he diligently taught throughout his ministry, urging them to continue fostering unity and love within the parish.
The farewell service left the congregation deeply grateful, celebrating a leader whose short service left a lasting legacy.
