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Speaker Among Donates UGX 50M to All Saints Cathedral Ahead of New Sanctuary Grand Opening
Kampala-Uganda – Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has donated 50 million shillings to support the opening of the new 5,000-seater All Saints Cathedral Kampala in Nakasero, scheduled for this Friday, November 1, 2024.
The event, expected to be presided over by President Yoweri Museveni, will also include the consecration of Ven. Rev Canon Fredrick Jackson Baalwa as the new Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, replacing retiring Dr. Hannington Mutebi.
The Cathedral’s opening will also feature the ordination of new clergy and installation of Canons, with at least 3,000 people expected to attend.
On Tuesday, Speaker Among was taken on a guided tour of the new cathedral by Rev Rebecca Nyegenye, the Provost of All Saints Cathedral where she was briefed about the progress of the project.
The Speaker contributed 50 million shillings towards the success of Friday’s event. “Today, I’m honored to offer a small contribution. Wherever possible, we’ll continue to support your endeavors..Most importantly, as leaders, we rely on your prayers. Leading this country is no easy task, but with your spiritual support, we’ll persevere,” Speaker Among said
John Patrick Amma Mbabazi the Chairperson of the Organizing committee of Friday’s event expressed gratitude for Speaker Among’s donation stating, “We have been fundraising for this occasion and our budget was about 800 million shillings and we had raised everything, we had a shortage of 50 million and the RT Hon without my knowledge has been gathering information and she has brought exactly what we needed for the event,” said Mbabazi.
The new Cathedral, under construction since 2010, significantly expands the church’s worship space from 400 to 5,000 seats.
Vivian Igundura, Chairperson of the All-Saints’ Cathedral Project (ACP), reported that the interior work is complete, costing 18 billion shillings raised from Christians and well-wishers. She However noted that an additional 7.5 billion shillings is needed to finish the exterior works.
“We’re thankful to our parishioners, the Ugandan community, and all well-wishers, regardless of faith, for their kindness and support. We give thanks to the Lord for this blessing,” said Igundura.
The Cathedral serves as the seat of the Diocese of Kampala and the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. The Archbishop doubles as the Diocesan Bishop
standard reports ug