The Anglican Church of Uganda’s Diocese of Muhabura has appealed for Shs1.15 billion to complete roofing works on its new cathedral currently under construction.
The appeal was made by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev. Godfrey Mbitse, during the signing of a one-year roofing contract with Fabrications System Uganda Limited on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Bishop’s office.
The Shs1,154,852,478 contract was signed by Bishop Mbitse on behalf of the Diocese, while Mr Bipin Loharuka signed for Fabrications System Uganda Limited.
Bishop Mbitse urged Christians and well-wishers across the Diocese to support the project through financial contributions, saying timely funding would enable the contractor to complete the work ahead of schedule.
‘I encourage Christians and well-wishers to give according to what you have so that the roofing of this cathedral is completed in time. Even though we have agreed with the contractor to finish in June next year, if funds are available, they can complete the work this year,’ he said.
He reminded the faithful that ‘there is blessing in giving.’
The Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Steven Ruzaza, urged the contractor to maintain the Christian values of the institution, including avoiding construction work on Sundays.
‘Being a Christian-based institution, we ask you to tell your workers that they are not supposed to work on Sundays. They should also attend services and praise God on Sunday,’ Rev. Ruzaza said.
He also challenged the contractor to deliver quality work and complete the project within the agreed timeframe.
Mr Loharuka, the team leader of Fabrications System Uganda Limited, said the contract covers the supply and installation of structural girders and 3,333 iron sheets.
He pledged to comply with the contract terms and ensure the roofing works are completed as scheduled.
Engineer Benon Nteziryayo, who laid the foundation of the cathedral, said construction of the 3,000-seater facility started in 2020 but was slowed by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said the complete cathedral project is expected to cost more than Shs5 billion and could be finished within the next two years if resources are secured.
Yesterday, Muhabura Diocesan Sub-Dean, Canon Philip Muhire, said more than Shs800 million has already been spent on the project, which has now reached the roofing stage.
He said much of the construction work has been funded through voluntary contributions from Christians and other well-wishers.
The Diocese called on stakeholders to support the project, describing the cathedral as a major landmark that will serve the church and community for generations.