NEWS– The Rujumbura County area Member of Parliament who is also the security Minister Hon. Maj. Gen. Jim Katugugu Muhwezi has called upon Ugandans to leverage the country’s wealth-building programs, such as the Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM), to tackle poverty and elevate their financial status.
Hon. Jim Muhwezi made the call yesterday during Rwamagaya Parish Fundraising Drive to purchase a double Cabin pick up to aid the Pastoral work of the Parish, a function held at Church premises in Ruhinda Sub County Rukungiri district.
The fundraising was organized by Mugarura Bernard Kaharata, a popular businessman in Rukungiri and the biological father to the Rukungiri district Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Midius Natukunda Kaharata.
Minister Jim Muhwezi who contributed 20M shillings towards the cause pledged his total support to the people of Rujumbura and Rukungiri at large in ensuring development.
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Hon. Midius Natukunda Kaharata the Rukungiri district Woman Member of Parliament stated that it was worthwhile for the people of Ruhinda Sub County to raise funds for this cause stressing that it has been difficult for God’s ministers to get to remote locations to fend God’s herd.
Hon. Natukunda praised individuals from different religions for their collaboration at the event and encouraged them to adopt the same mindset in their own homes in a bid to increase household income, which will enable them to assist their churches.
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Rev. Fr. Dr. Julius Turyatoranwa, the parish priest Christ the King parish in Rukungiri, and Dean of Nyakibale deanery, led the mass and emphasized the importance of lent.
Rev. Fr. Julius urged Christians to wholeheartedly embrace prayer, fasting, alams-giving as essential pillars of spiritual renewal throughout the Lenten season.
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Natuhwera Vanansio Bagateireyo, the chairperson Rwamagaya Catholic Parish council stated that the parish will continue to commemorate this day annually and raise money for its development.
Over 82M shillings and 240 iron sheets were raised during the function.
