The Roman Catholic Church has commended President Museveni for his continued support towards the establishment of Karamoja Peace And Technology University (KAPATU).
Of particular importance, this most populous church through Bishop Eibu Dominic, the Bishop of Kotido Catholic Diocese cited the President’s recent support of Shs180bn to go towards the establishment of this higher institution of learning in Karamoja sub-region.
This money according to Bp. Eibu who is also the KAPATU University President was passed on December 16 2024 in a Special Cabinet sitting chaired by Museveni himself at State House-Entebbe.
The money according to his letter addressed to Museveni and dated December 18 2024, has been earmarked in the coming FY2025/26.
“On behalf of the Roman Catholic Church led by His Holiness Pope Francis, Uganda Episcopal Conference led by Rt. Rev. Anthony Zziwa, the Catholic Lawyers Society International led by counsel Severino Twinobusingye and all Karamojongs, I feel profoundly honored and exceedingly humbled to extend to Your Excellency, a message of profound gratitude for the support of Shs180bn in the 2025/26 FY budget to establish KAPATU” said the man of God in his letter to Museveni.
Bp. Eibu noted that Museveni’s support is evidence that he has confidence in the Roman Catholic church leadership under it’s Holy father Pope Francis and also the Uganda Episcopal Conference.
“We’re glad that as Founding University Chancellor, you performed this historic task. We’re also glad that H.E Jessica Alupo the Vice President and Deputy Chancellor and all cabinet ministers from Karamoja who also double as members of KAPATU Project governing council attended this historic cabinet meeting of December 16” he said, and thanked the president for providing strategic leadership to this project.
Bp. Eibu added that this support was in fulfilment of the president’s numerous promises made by himself and his Vice President on a number of occasions including one he made on April 29, 2023, July 28, 2023, November 27, 2024 and December 5, 2024.
The Bishop also thanked Alupo for her initiative, foresight, continued financial and Institutional support towards the KAPATU Project and for being the Founding Deputy Chancellor.
Similar appreciation went out to Mama Janet Kataha Museveni (Education Minister) for giving clearance for KAPATU Project, allowing it to be established and for guiding NCHE which granted a Letter of Interim Authority. This letter by NCHE allowed the university leadership to raise money and set up public infrastructure.
“With this Shs180bn and the 20000 acres of land I have made available, KAPATU Project now stand at 80% successful. Your Excellency, as always, you can trust the commitment of the Roman Catholic Church when she decides to perform duty” he said.
He also commended the National Planning Authority for carefully considering and identifying KAPATU Project as one of the most critical government projects that have been included in the 10-year Karamoja Regional Development Project.
The letter was copied to the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Speaker Anita Among, deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa, Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, among others. Hereto attached is the letter.
