The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, yesterday joined the faithful at Mushanga Parish in Sheema District to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
Speaker Oboth who represented the Vice President MajJessica Alupo, commended the Catholic Church for its contribution to Uganda’s development in education, healthcare and peace building.
In her message, Vice President Alupo said the true measure of Mushanga Parish’s 80-year journey is found in lives transformed, families strengthened, children educated and communities empowered over 8 decades.
The Vice President called for a stronger partnership between Government and religious institutions to improve household incomes, education, healthcare, agriculture, jobs and entrepreneurship.
The celebration ended with a min fundraising drive where over Ugx 150 million was collected.
The service was presided over by the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese Rt Rev Lambert Beinomugisha.
