The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, together with his wife, Ms Florence Asiimwe, on Tuesday evening hosted an eight-member delegation from Sharing of Ministries Abroad (SOMA) UK during a continental dinner held at the Bishop’s Residence on Kinyasano Hill.
The visiting team is in North Kigezi Diocese for a ministry and fellowship visit aimed at strengthening the partnership between the Diocese and SOMA UK.
The delegation comprises Rev. Ben, who is leading the team, alongside Mark, Jessica, Noah, Mollie, Bethany, Joseph, and Izzy.
The reception was attended by members of the Bishop’s Office staff, including the Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Munturive NshabaRuhanga; Diocesan Treasurer Tumwebaze Olivias; Diocesan Internal Auditor Michael Mukiza; Kakinga Archdeacon Ven. Andrew Kananura; and the Diocesan Coordinator for Household and Community Transformation, Alex Nathan Mugabe.
During the dinner, Bishop Asiimwe expressed gratitude for the visit and reflected on the historical contribution of early missionaries to the spread of Christianity in Africa.
He noted that their work continues to influence the growth and development of the Church across the continent.
“The Church in Africa owes the missionaries a great debt of gratitude for introducing Christianity to the continent, and without their sacrificial ministry, many would have remained in spiritual darkness despite Africa’s abundant sunshine,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the visiting delegation, Rev. Ben thanked Bishop Asiimwe and the Diocese for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to the team.
He observed that while early missionaries played a key role in spreading Christianity in Africa, many people in their home countries have since moved away from the faith, creating opportunities for African Christians to contribute to the revival of Christianity in Europe.
During their stay, the SOMA UK team will participate in evangelistic outreaches and visit several institutions under North Kigezi Diocese.
On their first and second days, the team visited Kinyasano Girls High School, Canon Beatrice Ruhindi Vocational Training Institute, the Chilli Children Project at the Diocesan offices, and Kitazigurukwa Primary School.
They also toured the Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano construction site.
The delegation is expected to continue engagements at Kisiizi Hospital, Kisiizi Hospital Primary School, Makobore High School, and other institutions within the Diocese.
The visit forms part of an ongoing ministry partnership and friendship between North Kigezi Diocese and SOMA UK, focused on strengthening Christian fellowship, evangelism, and mutual support.
