On Sunday, August 11, 2024, hundreds of people gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga Cell, Hoima City, to witness the consecration and installation of Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho as the Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Anglican Diocese.
The consecration was led by Stephen Samuel Mugalu Kazimba, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.
Ateirweho becomes the sixth Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese, succeeding Samuel Kahuma, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 65.
The event was attended by bishops from across the province, officials from Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, politicians, local residents, and members of other religious denominations.
Kazimba called on Christians and clergy to join the fight against corruption and urged the government to embrace dialogue with those committed to combating graft.
He also appealed for the release of protesters recently arrested during the March to Parliament demonstrations against rampant corruption.
Kazimba advocated for decongesting prisons, suggesting that individuals convicted of petty crimes should be released to contribute to their communities and the nation.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, representing President Yoweri Museveni, acknowledged the significant role of religious leaders in socio-economic transformation.
Museveni highlighted the church’s evolution into a hub of development projects that employ many people.
He encouraged clergy and Christians to engage in government wealth creation and skills development programmes to improve living standards for all.
The Albertine Journal captured moments in the following images.
Archbishop Stephen Samuel Mugalu Kazimba interacts with outgoing Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese Bishop, Samuel Kahuma (middle). (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)New Bishop receives a donation of car from the government. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Christians attended in large numbers. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Rev. Fr. Davis Mugisa hands over a gift from Hoima Catholic Diocese to Ateirweho. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Nathan Ahimbisibwe, Bishop South Ankole Diocese introduces Bishop, Jacob Ateirweho before the official consecration ceremony. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Left to Right, Prime Minister Robonah Nabbanja, State Minister for Transport, Fred Byamukama and Ronald Aled Akugizibwe, Buruli County Member of Parliament. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Uthma Mubaraka Kadiri (second right) the Hoima district chairperson, West Division MP, Dr. Joseph Ruyonga (left) seated under a tree shed. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Bishop, Jacob Ateirweho introducing his family. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Nelson Jimex Businge, former Hoima City Deputy Mayor with retired Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Bunyoro Kingdom Prime Minister Andrew Kirungi Byakutaga at the event. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Archbishop Stephen Samuel Mugalu Kazimba interacts with Kigorobya County Member of Parliament, David Karubanga. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Bunyoro Royals: left to right, Princes Daphine Kabatalesha, Prince David Rukiidi Mpuga, Princess Nkwanzi Masamba and Queen Mother Margret Karunga Adyeeri. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Area Members of Parliament under Bunyoro parliamentary Caucus. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Christians waving to the newly consecrated Bishop. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Bishops from across the province. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Hoima Catholic Bishop, Vincent Kirabo congrajulates Bishop, Jacob Ateirweho as other Bishops look on. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Bishop, Jacob Ateirweho waves to the crowd. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Archbishop Stephen Samuel Mugalu Kazimba installing the newly consecrated Bishop, Jacob Ateirweho. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Asinansi Nyakato, the Hoima City Woman Member of Parliament (right) with a colleague. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Bishop, Jacob Ateirweho waving to the crowd earlier in the day. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Uganda National Roads Authority, Julius Ahuura (right) with Helen Azikya Hoima Women League. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Canon. Eric Twine with Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese head of Laity Robert Owagonza-left. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)The Choir conducted by Rev. John Kitali Ibara. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)Hoima district Woman MP, Harriet Mugenyi (R) with other congregants. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)A congregant during the mass. (Photo by Robert Atuhairwe/The Albertine Journal)
