King’s College Budo has raised UGX 888.9 million from a grand fundraising dinner held on Friday at the school’s Main Hall, in a spirited drive to construct a new students’ chapel to replace the current one built in 1959.
The elegant event, graced by old Budonians, clergy, parents, students, and well-wishers, marked a historic step in the school’s spiritual journey—celebrating faith, legacy, and generosity.
Presiding over the occasion, the retired Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, urged the Budo community to preserve the institution’s Christian heritage by supporting projects that strengthen moral and spiritual formation.
“King’s College Budo was founded on faith and service,” said Bishop Luwalira. “Let us continue to build structures that remind our children of God’s grace and inspire them to serve humanity with integrity.”
According to Canon John Fred Kazibwe, the school’s headteacher, the new chapel will accommodate up to 2,000 worshippers, solving the space challenges of the existing structure.
“The school population has grown exponentially since 1959,” Canon Kazibwe noted. “The current chapel can no longer hold all our students during worship. This new structure will not only serve as a place of prayer but also as a symbol of the enduring faith that defines Budo.”
He added that the architectural design will blend tradition and modernity, preserving the school’s historic identity while meeting contemporary worship needs.
By the close of the evening, UGX 888,932,575 had been realized — UGX 705,932,575 in cash and UGX 182,325,000 in pledges — edging the school closer to its UGX 1 billion target.
“We are deeply grateful to every Budonian who gave and prayed for this project,” Canon Kazibwe said. “This chapel will stand as a legacy of unity and devotion to God.”
The new chapel joins a growing list of developments at the prestigious institution — including Grace House, Australia House, and modern classroom blocks — that have transformed Budo’s learning environment in recent years.
Bishop Luwalira emphasized that nurturing students who are spiritually grounded is just as important as academic excellence.
“Budo is not just about academics — it’s about character,” he said. “The new chapel will remind every Budonian that true success begins with faith and humility.”
According to the organizing committee, construction will commence once architectural reviews and diocesan approvals are finalized. The proposed chapel will feature state-of-the-art acoustics, energy-efficient lighting, and dedicated spaces for prayer, choir practice, and pastoral counseling.
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