President Yoweri Museveni has pledged Shs1 billion towards the completion of the All Saints Cathedral Nakasero. Museveni said while consecrating the All Saints Cathedral.
In 2011, Christian embarked on the construction of the 5,000-seat cathedral to accommodate the increasing numbers of believers in Kampala.
The multi-billion-dollar project includes four chapels, a 45-meter bell tower, offices for the Bishop of Kampala Diocese and the Parish, two-level underground parking, a coffee centre, and a library.
Archbishop Samuels Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu estimates that the project will cost more than Shs26 billion. Last month, Kaziimba said they still need Shs6 billion to fully complete the cathedral, particularly for the exterior, after they sunk in Shs18 billion.
“I discussed with Mama Janet Museveni, and we asked ourselves, what have we done towards the construction of this church? We have resolved that from our cows, not from the government budget, we contribute Shs100 million. That is our own money,” he said.
“Since I was elected as the president, I will use that authority in the coming budget to contribute Shs1 billion,” he said.
He congratulated the church for being part of the interreligious council, an association that brings together all religious organisations in Uganda.
“I want this to percolate down to the whole society so that you judge people by what they do, not denominations, that is to say, where they worship, “he said.
Museveni also offered a brand-new car to the newly concreted 5th Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, Rev. Fredrick Jackson Baalwa.
