The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has commended the Madhivani family, the founders of Kakira Sugar factory for their role in social economic transformation of the country.
Archbishop Kaziimba commended them for supporting the Church in a number of initiatives both within Busoga Diocese where the factory is located and at the Provincial level.
He made the comments yesterday while paying a courtesy visit to the factory in Kakira, Busoga Diocese, where he held a meeting with Management led by Mr. Mayur Madhivani and later toured the operations within the factory.
“Church of Uganda is one of the greatest beneficiaries of their corporate social responsibility. They have shown me a list of churches they support and other projects they want to partner with us.” Archbishop Kaziimba said.
He added, “In 1990 when I was ordained, I was posted to Nakibizi Church of Uganda for four years. I would regularly visit Kakira. Today, the economy is largely connected to Madhivani; Health, Education, Trade, Employment and other sectors.”
Archbishop Kaziimba pledged to invite Bishops of Church of Uganda to visit the factory and discuss strategic partnerships with its Management for better household and community transformation.
Mayur Madhivani, the Joint Group Managing Director decried the moral decay of the neighbouring youth and called for partnership with Church of Uganda to fight against drugs and crime.
“We have done a lot to transform the lives of the people in communities in which we operate. There is still a challenge of some people especially the youth who don’t want to work but want to steal our fuel and other products along the way. Most of these have been addicted to drugs.” Mr. Mayur Madhivani siad.
He added, “We have established schools and community programs to engage them and transform them into better people but many are still in that ungodly lifestyle. We are calling on the Church of Uganda to be our partners in this.”
