More Mosquito Nets for Children
On January 5, 2012, Bishop Mwita Akiri gave more mosquito nets to the clergy and catechists for their children. Many of the clergy and catechists in this new and young diocese earn very little stipend or nothing at all and struggle to buy medicine when their children suffer from malaria attacks, which can occur frequently. Sleeping under treated mosquito nets goes a long way to reducing malaria among the children and adults as well. As it is often said, 'prevention is better then cure.'
Sewing Class Begins in Tarime
On January 16, 2012, the Mothers Union - our women's organization - started a sewing class in Tarime town for young girls. The project is part of the Diocesan plan, namely, empowerment of women and girls. This is achieved by providing them with skills and thereby creating opportunities for employment. Sixteen unemployed girls who have completed seven years of primary education but could not proceed to secondary school are enrolled.
On Being A Bishop
Bishop Mwita together with other 25 Bishops in their early years of the episcopal ministry from around the Anglican Communion have been attending a course on 'On Being A Bishop' at the Canterbury Cathedral Study Centre since 23 January 2012. Bishop Mwita says "this has been a valuable time for prayer, reflection and fellowship with other church leaders from a wider Anglican family.
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