By Weswa Ronnie
MBALE
Leaders of North Mbale Diocese have broken ground for the foundation of a new building which will accommodate offices, a guest house and a restaurant.
During the ground breaking on Friday, 18th September, 2026, the Bishop of North Mbale Diocese, Samuel Gidudu, said the Diocese has been lacking office space since they constructed a new church building last year.
He said they are currently operating in old offices which do not match the modern world. He said the building will serve other purposes such as a restaurant and guest house which can be used to generate income for the Diocese.
Gidudu added that they are going to hold a number of fundraisings and talk to stakeholders, including politicians, to help raise the money to complete the structure.
Nandala Mafabi, Chairman of the North Mbale Diocese Planning Committee, emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in building a stronger and more vibrant Diocese.
He urged leaders from the jurisdiction of North Mbale Diocese that comprises of Bulambuli and Sironko, to support them with funds so that they can finish the building as they did with the Diocese.
Gerald Nangoli, the Member of Parliament representing Elgon North Constituency in Bulambuli District, who was the chief guest, pledged 100 bags of cement as his contribution towards the project.
Nangoli pledged to solicit more funds from his friends and colleagues so that the building can be completed.
Former Sironko District Woman MP and former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Florence Nambozo, echoed the call for unity, emphasizing that working together is essential for transforming communities and achieving sustainable development.
On the same function they launched Ludadiri dialect Bible which Christians from North Mbale Diocese Churches are going to be using.
