Bishop Kisembo said that he went to Luzira with the family of the late Kijanangoma to meet Katuramu, who was remorseful for the crimes he committed. He said if the family of Kijanangoma forgave Katuramu, he is hopeful that the people of Tooro will do the same.
The Bishop
of Ruwenzori Diocese Reuben Kisembo has asked the people of Tooro to forgive
the former Tooro Premier John Sanyu Katuramu.
Speaking at
the 26th Coronation anniversary of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru
Rukidi IV on Sunday, Bishop Kisembo said that Katuramu should be forgiven
because everyone is a sinner.
Katuramu was
released on Saturday after spending 20 years in Luzira Prison for the murder of
Prince Happy Kijanangoma.
Katuramu’s
sentence was commuted to life in prison after Susan Kigula and 400 other death
row inmates successfully appealed against their sentences in the Supreme court
in 2009.
The Supreme Court then ruled that if someone is convicted and sentenced to
death and is not hanged within three years, then the High court would revisit
his or her sentence to a maximum of life in prison for 20 years.
Bishop
Kisembo said that he went to Luzira with the family of the late Kijanangoma to
meet Katuramu, who was remorseful for the crimes he committed. He said if the
family of Kijanangoma forgave Katuramu, he is hopeful that the people of Tooro
will do the same.
//Cue in : “mugenzi waitu
Arugiremunkoma aganyirwe.
Cue out : Naitwe abandi tusobole Kukyegeraho //
Quoting the
bible in the book of John chapter 8 verse 7, “He that is
without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” Kisembo said that
not everyone is perfect, but the people of Tooro should have a heart for
forgiveness.
Kisembo also
said that Katuramu should be supported to reunite with his family since he has
completed his sentence.
The bishop
also asked the government to expedite the return of the Kingdom assets and also
reopen places of worship. He said that churches and other places of worship are
more organized than markets and car parks when it comes to following SOPs
//Cue in: “ once again we appeal…
Cue out kukonyera Mumaiso //
Tom Butiime
the Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities said that the government is determined
to return the Kingdom’s properties.
