Archdiocese of Mbarara Development AssociationMultipurpose hall
The main hall, in use since 24 November 2024 for Mass and meetings, though still unfinished.
The Rubaga Construction Project
The home of AMDA. A multipurpose hall, offices for AMDA, ABF and the SACCO, a canteen and a four-level, 15-bedroom clergy residence on land owned by the Archdiocese of Mbarara.
2015The year the project began
UGX 5.1bnInitial budget for the complex
24 Nov 2024Main hall first used for Mass and meetings
UGX 936MEstimated total still required
What we are building
Once complete, the complex will be a source of income to run AMDA activities and take care of the seven pillars.
Offices
Office space for AMDA, the Bereavement Fund (ABF) and the SACCO.
Clergy residence
Four levels, 15 bedrooms. The ground and first floors are complete and occupied.
Canteen
A cafeteria for members and visitors, with ceiling and wiring works done.
Status as of 25 March 2026
This summary comes from the Construction Committee's update of 30 March 2026, signed by Eng. Anthony Rucukye, Chairperson of the Construction Committee.
- The ground and first floors of the clergy residence are complete and occupied.
- The second and third floors, including the Archbishop's suite, are incomplete and uninhabitable.
- The main hall is unfinished but in use since 24 November 2024.
- A UGX 200 million loan was secured from the AMDA SACCO in August 2024 at 17% interest a year to speed up partial occupation.
Loan repayment, as of 25 March 2026
UGX 150,376,850
paid so far. The outstanding balance is UGX 47,570,950.
Works completed since November 2024
- Timber tiling of the Archbishop's suite (3rd floor)
- A 2-bedroom guard house, with water, electricity, tiling and fittings
- First-fix electrical wiring for the main hall, cafeteria and office spaces
- Plastering of the main hall
- First coat of paint in the main hall
- Floor screeding of the main hall
- Ceiling works for the cafeteria and office spaces
- Steel balustrades for safety
What is still needed
| Item | Estimate (UGX) |
|---|---|
| A. Clergy house: windows, glazing, painting, tiling, doors, wiring, plumbing | 211,826,000 |
| B. Main hall: windows, balustrades, doors, tiling, painting, plastering, wiring, piping | 547,498,000 |
| C. External works: landscaping, paving, lighting, utilities, fencing, drainage | 129,332,000 |
| D. Loan balance (principal and interest) | 47,570,950 |
| Grand total required | 936,226,950 |
Where the money would go
Main hallUGX 547,498,000
Clergy houseUGX 211,826,000
External works and utilitiesUGX 129,332,000
Loan balanceUGX 47,570,950
Our journey so far
- 2015: Construction begins
AMDA starts on the Archdiocese's land at Rubaga after an agreement of undertaking from the Mother Archdiocese.
- August 2024: SACCO loan
UGX 200 million is secured to fast-track partial occupation of the clergy residence.
- 24 November 2024: "Tutaahe Rubaga" fundraiser
The main hall is used for the first time, for Mass and the fundraiser, led by the Archbishop of Mbarara.
- 25 March 2026: Update
Loan repayments total UGX 150,376,850 and works continue on the hall and cafeteria.
- September 2026: Target
Clear the outstanding loan, then resume full construction.
Our appeal
Only 46% of pledges made at the "Tutaahe Rubaga" fundraiser have been fulfilled.
If every monthly animation raises UGX 10 million, the loan can be cleared comfortably. The Committee asks everyone who made a pledge on 24 November 2024 to honour it.
Special thanks to Hon. Kobusingye Adrine, Chairperson of the NRM Women League, Kyamuhunga Parish, who offered to fund windows and doors for the main hall, and to all members who have given.
How you can give
Every contribution, big or small, brings the building closer to completion.
Honour your pledge or give
Contact the Construction Committee or the AMDA office for payment details.
Make a pledgeGive materials
Windows, doors, tiles, paint and fittings are needed for the hall and clergy house.
Offer materialsGive your skills
Engineers, surveyors, accountants and project managers can volunteer time and expertise.
VolunteerAnimate a Monthly Mass
Parishes and groups that animate the Monthly Mass raise funds for the project.
See eventsPhoto updates
Who leads the project
The Construction Committee is chaired by Eng. Anthony Rucukye. The first committee was headed by Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation, and it was later led by Mr. Giles Germany Aijukwe, CEO of Letshego.
Meet the AMDA leadersHelp us finish the home of AMDA
Turibamwe, omuri Kristo! Together, in Christ.