NEWS- The Diocese of Kinkiizi has responded to a video circulating on social media from Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV) alleging that the Diocese rejected the Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi’s donation of iron sheets to St. Peter’s Cathedral, Nyakatare.
The Bishop clarified that these allegations are false and aimed at sowing unnecessary anxiety and anger within our community as well as portraying the Diocese of Kinkiizi and the Church of Uganda in a negative light.
In a statement issued by the Diocese of Kinkiizi Secretary Rev Gad Tibaijuka Njemura, facts say that on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, during the Thanksgiving service for Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka, for his ministry of 13 years as the Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi (Minister of ICT and Kinkiizi East Member of Parliament), offered to provide iron sheets to re-roof the Cathedral.
Bishop Dan Zoreka appreciated the Minister’s generosity and informed him that the iron sheets had already been secured and delivered by another kind-hearted member of the Diocese, Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, and delivered them to the Cathedral prior to the event.
The Bishop suggested that the Minister’s contribution be converted to a monetary donation to support the purchase of roofing materials, to which Hon. Baryomunsi graciously agreed and contributed Twenty Million Ugandan Shillings (UGX 20M) in cash.
“The Diocese of Kinkiizi appreciates Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi’s donation to the Diocese of Kinkiizi and looks forward to continued collaboration with him for the betterment of our communities” Njemura said in a statement.
He added that the combined efforts of the faithful Christians, partners, and well-wishers, raised over UGX 250M during Bishop Dan Zoreka’s Thanksgiving Service.
“More resources are being sought to complete the renovation of the Cathedral in the shortest time possible” he added.
The diocese now wants Uganda Broadcasting Cooperation to apologize for such an embarrassing and defamatory story short of which they will be banned from covering any Church of Uganda event.
“We call upon UBC TV to issue an apology for their misleading report and urge all media houses to ensure accurate and balanced reporting to avoid causing unnecessary confusion among the people of Uganda” reads part of the statement.
Below here we reproduce the copy of the diocesan letter:
