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The Diocese of Shyogwe in Rwanda’s Muhanga region has announced that it will allocate land to Christians and local residents for coffee cultivation as part of a poverty‑reduction initiative. Bishop Louis Pasteur Kabayiza, who also serves as the spokesperson for the Evangelical and Apostolic Church (EAR), told the news outlet UMUSEKE that the diocese will provide 4 hectares of land out of a total of 2,000 hectares for coffee planting. “Teaching the word of God and preaching alone is not enough; it requires practical actions that affect the lives of all people, not just EAR followers,” the bishop said. He added that the coffee project is expected to yield sustainable results and that modern seed varieties will be used. Jeannine Nyirasinamenye, a resident of Mapfundo village in the Mubuga sector of Shyogwe district, said that receiving land free of charge is a significant opportunity. “When the church gives us land, people who already have plots for coffee are blessed,” she explained. She noted that coffee farming brings revenue to the country and can increase household income. Andar Parlindungan, Secretary General of the World Evangelical and Protestant Churches, emphasized that singing alone is not the sole calling for Christians. “We are called to work and help the poor so that everyone’s life can improve,” he said. Deputy Director of Economic Development for Muhanga District, Eric Bizimana, praised the EAR Diocese for its contribution. He noted that the new coffee plots will add to the 830 hectares already under coffee cultivation in the district. “This should raise people’s mindset, as some believe coffee is only for the elderly and the poor,” Bizimana said. He added that the initiative is expected to significantly increase the number of coffee growers, especially those who are Christians. The Shyogwe Diocese has also announced plans to build processing factories for coffee, aiming to add value to the crop and create further employment opportunities in the region. Article source: Umuseke | Image credit: Umuseke
The Diocese of Shyogwe in Rwanda’s Muhanga region has announced that it will allocate land to Christians and local residents for coffee cultivation as part of a poverty‑reduction initiative. Bishop Louis Pasteur Kabayiza, who also serves as the spokesperson for the Evangelical and Apostolic Church (EAR), told the news outlet UMUSEKE that the diocese will provide 4 hectares of land out of a total of 2,000 hectares for coffee planting. “Teaching the word of God and preaching alone is not enough; it requires practical actions that affect the lives of all people, not just EAR followers,” the bishop said. He added that the coffee project is expected to yield sustainable results and that modern seed varieties will be used. Jeannine Nyirasinamenye, a resident of Mapfundo village in the Mubuga sector of Shyogwe district, said that receiving land free of charge is a significant opportunity. “When the church gives us land, people who already have plots for coffee are blessed,” she explained. She noted that coffee farming brings revenue to the country and can increase household income. Andar Parlindungan, Secretary General of the World Evangelical and Protestant Churches, emphasized that singing alone is not the sole calling for Christians. “We are called to work and help the poor so that everyone’s life can improve,” he said. Deputy Director of Economic Development for Muhanga District, Eric Bizimana, praised the EAR Diocese for its contribution. He noted that the new coffee plots will add to the 830 hectares already under coffee cultivation in the district. “This should raise people’s mindset, as some believe coffee is only for the elderly and the poor,” Bizimana said. He added that the initiative is expected to significantly increase the number of coffee growers, especially those who are Christians. The Shyogwe Diocese has also announced plans to build processing factories for coffee, aiming to add value to the crop and create further employment opportunities in the region.
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