{"id":26328,"date":"2021-09-13T11:38:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T08:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/?p=26328"},"modified":"2021-09-13T11:39:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T08:39:01","slug":"ds-among-launches-shs2bn-fundraiser-drive-for-virika-cathedral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/index.php\/2021\/09\/13\/ds-among-launches-shs2bn-fundraiser-drive-for-virika-cathedral\/","title":{"rendered":"DS Among Launches Shs2bn Fundraiser Drive For Virika Cathedral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among has launched a Shs2 billion fundraising drive for the re-roofing of Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal, with a call on well-wishers to join in the repair of the 60-year-old building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch, attended by the Ministers of Tourism; Tom Butime and Martin Mugara as well as the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Thomas Tayeebwa and over 20 legislators from Rwenzori and other regions, saw an estimated Shs300 million raised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While giving her contribution of Shs100 million during the, Among said that there are blessings in building God\u2019s house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe may not raise all the Shs2 billion today but with time, we shall complete it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She pledged to work with the MPs from Rwenzori region to see to it that the repair of the roof is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRwenzori MPs are reliable and I am here because of their reliability. I want to tell you that with this team, the church will be completed,\u201d Among said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev Robert K. Muhiirwa said that the roof has previously undergone repairs and now requires an overhaul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGiven the complex nature of the roof, engineers have recommended a new roof which will last longer,\u201d said Bishop Muhiirwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He added that the church has a sitting capacity of over 5,000 people, hence making their safety important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe church is in dire need. Kick-starting this fundraising means we have started a journey of 1,000 miles. Let us not tire until we get there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Among congratulated the King of Tooro, Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV upon his 26 coronation anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among who paid a courtesy call on the King on Saturday, 11 September 2021, ahead of his coronation anniversary on Sunday 12 September 2021, pledged to support the Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParliament of Uganda is a people centered Parliament and we shall work with cultural institutions for the development of the country,\u201d Among said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

King Oyo said the visit by the Deputy Speaker and her delegation is an indicator of solidarity between government and cultural institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have said it before that if there is no close partnership between government and cultural institutions, there will be no development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

King Oyo added that the kingdom enjoys a good working relationship with the central government and pledged to continue working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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