Ronald Kabuubi
13 October 2008
Kampala — About sh17m was realised by the Mothers Union as it marked 100 years of existence.
The money is part of sh2.5b it needs to construct a students hostel and a counselling centre. Among the companies that raised the money were the Civil Aviation Authority, the Uganda National Road Safety Authority, Energo, Spencon, Dot-Services, Mulowoza and Bothers and Sterling.
Prime Minister Prof. Apolo Nsibambi and works minister John Nasasira also donated towards the project, which will be located on Namirembe Hill near Bakuli, a suburb west of Kampala city.
As part of the fundraising drive, Nasassira led a walk from the works ministry's headquarters through Jinja Road to the Cricket Ground in Lugogo on Saturday. Nasassira represented Nsibambi.
The theme of the day was "Run for that Woman in your life".
Nasassira thanked women for bringing up children. A number of men, including members of the Fathers Union, attended the function.
"We thank you for the tremendous job of producing and nurturing us into responsible citizens," Nasasira said.
He said his mother belonged to the Mothers Union. "What else can we as men appreciate?" he asked.
He said the Government would continue to support women so as to build a strong nation.
The head of the Uganda branch, Edidah Mary Mujinya, said the union was dependent on foreign donations and the hostel project would help generate income locally.
Mothers Union, a world-wide organisation, was started by Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sumner in England in 1876, to strengthen Christian marriages and encourage parents to bring up children in the fear of God.
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