Trouble In Kigezi As Church Slaps Ban On ‘Enturire’ Consumption

The clergy under Kigezi Diocese are spitting fire after they were banned from taking local kikiga brew "Enturire."

Enturire is a locally fermented drink produced from sorghum and enjoyed by locals in Kigezi sub region. When fermented in the first few days, it is consumed as Bushera, but after a few weeks, it ferments more and turns into alcohol. 

According to Christians, Enturire has been popular at their church functions such as parties, weddings and birthdays since the Anglican clergy are not allowed to consume any alcoholic brands.

The Bishop Kigezi diocese, Rt. Rev. George Bagamuhunda explains that the synod has condemned the consumption of the drink as it has become a challenge to the church.

“Alcohol is heavily condemned in the Bible, and the church leaders have got to live by example. The one we are condemning is one you find that it has been done until 2 or 3 weeks old. But if you do it in the house today, and two to three days you consume it; it is normal Bushera like any other Bushera. But once it over stays three weeks, then it becomes alcohol,” Bishop Bagamuhunda said.

Bishop Bagamuhunda didn't divulge details of what could have informed the decision of the synod to condemn drink, but an Anglican priest says they may not heed to the ban on the consumption since they believe it is just normal harmless Bushera.