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 an event attended by various religious leaders, politicians, Christians and other well-wishers.
The ceremony to hand over the roofing works to Uganda Baati Ltd was held at the church premises during thanksgiving and fasting prayer on Saturday 25th July 2026, at the church premises where the first set of roofing materials were delivered by Uganda Baati.
The roofing works, valued at about UGX 515 million, will include the supply and installation of ULTRA-SPAN light gauge steel trusses ,Versatile roofing sheets and accessories, bringing the church a step closer to completion.
Speaking during the launch, Uganda Baati Site Engineer Daniel Kiseka said the company was pleased 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 said 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 start of the roofing works marks an important 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 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, especially 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 said.
Koboko District LC V Chairperson Ashiraf Mambo said the church had reached this stage through the generosity of the local community but noted that more resources would be needed to complete the remaining works.
He called on 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 UGX 1,000 or UGX 5,000, every contribution matter. If we continue working together, we shall complete this church,” Mambo said.
He also appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to honour an earlier pledge made towards the project, saying the support would help complete 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 surrounding areas. The church, the second biggest in the Madi-West Nile diocese will serve as the chapel for the parish and the Koboko archdeaconry headquarters.
