Archdiocese of Mbarara Development AssociationI. Current status
The AMDA Rubaga Project commenced in 2015 and comprises a multipurpose hall, office space for AMDA, ABF and the SACCO, a canteen, and a four-level, 15-bedroom clergy residence. The initial budget for the complex was UGX 5.1 billion.
- The ground and first floors of the clergy residence are complete and occupied.
- The second and third floors, including the Archbishop’s suite, remain incomplete and uninhabitable.
- The main hall is unfinished but has been in use since 24 November 2024 for Mass and meetings.
To fast-track partial occupation, a UGX 200 million loan was secured from the AMDA SACCO in August 2024 at 17% interest a year. As of 25 March 2026, the total paid was UGX 150,376,850 and the outstanding balance was UGX 47,570,950.
II. 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 wiring for the main hall, cafeteria and offices
- Plastering of the main hall
- First coat of painting for the main hall
- Floor screeding of the main hall
- Ceiling works for the cafeteria and offices
- Steel balustrades for safety
- Loan instalments totalling UGX 150,376,850
III. Pending works to completion
| Item | Estimate (UGX) |
|---|---|
| A. Clergy house | 211,826,000 |
| B. Main hall | 547,498,000 |
| C. External works and auxiliary expenses | 129,332,000 |
| D. Loan repayment (principal 43,809,551 and interest 3,761,399) | 47,570,950 |
| Grand total required | 936,226,950 |
IV. Completion plan
Through the generosity of AMDA members and friends, significant progress has been made. The key priorities are to clear the outstanding loan by September 2026 and to resume full construction immediately afterwards. If each monthly animation raises UGX 10 million, the loan can be cleared comfortably within the timeline.
Special appreciation goes to Hon. Kobusingye Adrine, Chairperson of the NRM Women League, Kyamuhunga Parish, for offering to fund windows and doors for the main hall, and to all members who have contributed.
Only 46% of pledges made at the “Tutaahe Rubaga” fundraiser of 24 November 2024 have been fulfilled.
May God richly bless your generosity. Turibamwe, omuri Kristo!
Eng. Anthony Rucukye
Chairperson, Construction Committee