Construction of the new St. Paul Church of Uganda Nyangilia sanctuary has received a major boost after Uganda Baati commenced roofing works on the building in Koboko District during a ceremony attended by religious leaders, political leaders, Christians and other well-wishers.
The official handover of the roofing works took place during a thanksgiving and fasting prayer service held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the church premises, where the first consignment of roofing materials was delivered by Uganda Baati.
The roofing project, valued at approximately Shs515 million, includes the supply and installation of ULTRA-SPAN light gauge steel trusses, Versatile roofing sheets and roofing accessories, bringing the construction of the new sanctuary a significant step closer to completion.
Speaking during the launch, Uganda Baati Site Engineer Daniel Kiseka said the company was proud to support a project that will benefit the community for generations.
"Uganda Baati has been manufacturing steel building solutions since 1964. Today, we do much more than roofing sheets. We provide complete building solutions, including steel trusses like those that will be installed on this church," Kiseka said.
He noted that the company continues to expand its range of products to meet the growing demand for quality building solutions across the country.
For the church leadership, the commencement of the roofing works marks a major milestone in a project that has taken years of fundraising and community support.
The Archdeacon of Koboko and Vicar of Nyangilia Parish, Canon Alice Bayo, said the current church building can no longer accommodate the growing congregation.
"Our church has become too small, especially with the large number of children and young people who worship here. It is also very hot, particularly around the altar. I pray that before the end of this year we shall be worshipping in our new sanctuary," she said.
She thanked Uganda Baati for supporting the project and appealed to Christians, friends and well-wishers to continue contributing towards the completion of the church.
"Nothing is too small before God. Whatever you give will go a long way in helping us complete this sanctuary, and God will bless those who support His work," she added.
Koboko District LC V Chairperson Ashiraf Mambo said the church had reached its current stage through the generosity of the local community but noted that additional resources would be required to complete the remaining works.
He urged residents, well-wishers and the wider West Nile community to continue supporting the project through regular contributions.
"This church belongs to all of us. Whether you contribute Shs1,000 or Shs5,000, every contribution matters. If we continue working together, we shall complete this church," Mambo said.
He also appealed to President Museveni to fulfil an earlier pledge made towards the project, saying the support would help finance the remaining works after the roofing phase.
Once completed, the new sanctuary will provide a larger and more comfortable place of worship for the growing Christian community in Nyangilia Parish and the surrounding areas. The church, which will become the second-largest in Madi-West Nile Diocese, will serve as both the parish church and the chapel for the Koboko Archdeaconry headquarters.
