By John Bosco Tugume
The Bishop of Hoima Catholic diocese Rt. Rev. Vincent Kirabo Amooti has appreciated Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, parliamentarians from Bunyoro and all leaders that have worked together in lobbying for Bunyoro University.
Bishop Karabo Amooti made comments during the Sunday mass held virtually and relied on several platforms.
While meeting Kingdom officials and Bunyoro Legislators under their umbrella Bunyoro Parliamentary Caucus on Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni granted the operationalization of the Earth and Allied University in Bunyoro region come the next financial year 2021/2022.
During the meeting, it was also agreed that the University be established on a collegiate model and Colleges in Kigumba for greater Masindi, Birembo for greater Kibaale and Hoima for greater Hoima.
Bishop Kirabo who welcomed the University explains that it will play a critical role in the social-economic transformation of the region especially in fighting ignorance and strengthening skills development.