Christians of St. Andrew’s Kancerere Church of Uganda, Diocese of Kinkiizi in Kanungu District led by the Parish Priest Rev. Daniel Buregyeya, on Saturday visited the farm of Kwesiga Boaz Rutera in Bugangari Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, for an agricultural learning and benchmarking tour.
The visit attracted church leaders and diocesan representatives, including Mrs Florence Asiimwe, wife of the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe; the Diocesan Secretary Rev. Canon Eric Baingana Mugyenzi; other clergy from the Diocese; and the Communications Officer of the Church of Uganda and Press Secretary to the archbishop Sadiiki Adams
Speaking during the visit, Buregyeya said the purpose of the tour was to empower Christians through exposure to best practices in agriculture, particularly coffee growing, as a strategy to eradicate poverty.
“We have planted coffee, built schools, and now we are planning to build a hospital after our primary school is complete.All these efforts go hand in hand with our strong focus on preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ for holistic community transformation. We want to fight poverty in our community,” he said.
Kancerere Church of Uganda has already established six acres of coffee, founded Kihembe Community Secondary School, and is currently constructing a primary school. These projects are part of the Church’s broader commitment to self-sustainability and the transformation of community livelihoods.
In her remarks, Mrs. Asiimwe commended the parish for taking the initiative to learn from other dioceses, emphasizing the importance of practical action.
“What I have witnessed today is very inspiring. It is a blessing to see Christians who are not only committed to their spiritual growth but are also investing in sustainable projects that improve livelihoods,” Mrs. Asiimwe said.
She further encouraged Christians of Kancerere to put into practice the knowledge they had gained from the visit, stressing that prosperity comes through diligence and shared learning.
The agricultural benchmarking initiative reflects the growing movement within the Church of Uganda to integrate faith with practical development strategies, equipping Christians to address economic challenges while strengthening their spiritual foundation.