By Akankwasa Sharifu.
RUKUNGIRI .
A thanksgiving ceremony for Security Minister Gen. Jim K. Muhwezi held at Kasoroza Playground in Rukungiri District on Saturday raised about Shs700 million towards the construction of Kasoroza Church.
The ceremony attracted senior members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), government officials, Members of Parliament, local leaders and residents from Rukungiri and neighboring districts.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa delivered a message from President Yoweri Museveni and announced a Shs100 million contribution from the President towards the church construction project.
The PLU leadership also contributed Shs50 million, while other individuals made additional contributions during the fundraising drive.
The event brought together several prominent figures, including PLU leaders like Secretary General Hon. Fadil Twalla, Vice chairman Toyota, Uganda Prisons Commissioner Johnson Byabashaija, Hon Sam Kutesa, Hon Frank Tumwebaze and other government officials and legislators.
A number of public figures from Kanungu District also attended the ceremony, including the Chief Administrative Officer Mr Awuye Abadallah, Hon Betty Kataba, Karungi Ruth, and Charles Bamuhata, the PLU chief coordinator in Kanungu District.
The funds raised will support the ongoing construction of Kasoroza Church.
