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Our keynote speaker, Mr. Charles Sserwanja, Head of Programme for Public Health and Social Measures at @irc_uganda, challenged religious leaders and parents to reflect on their responsibility in protecting children and guiding young people.
He noted that while law enforcement plays a role in addressing abuse, lasting change also requires families and faith communities to take responsibility. He cautioned that interpreting scripture without understanding young people’s lived realities can create an information gap between religious leaders and the youth.
Mr. Sserwanja also highlighted how pressure on adolescent girls and young women to find wealthy partners can influence harmful decisions. He called for greater involvement of men and adolescent boys and young men as agents of change, starting early in their development, and recommended intergenerational dialogues in Mayuge to strengthen understanding between young people and adults.
#Faith4youthHealth
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“DO NOT LOOK FOR A JOB; LOOK FOR A PROBLEM TO SOLVE.”
The Chancellor of Uganda Martyrs University, Rt. Rev. Prof. Joseph Antony Zziwa, challenged graduates to embrace innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship by identifying societal challenges and developing solutions.
#IRCU25 In the last 25 years the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has transformed lives and built bridges in areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, good governance, peacebuilding, national cohesion, etc. tiktok.com/@ircuganda/video/…
It was a pleasure meeting you, SG
I also met with the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) and commended its work on promoting social cohesion, national dialogue and peacebuilding.
The Commonwealth stands ready to support faith leadership through its networks, strengthening collaboration to advance peace, mutual understanding and social cohesion across our member countries.
Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe calls on Ugandans to take farming seriously #IRCU25 youtube.com/watch?v=cDfQxcAv…
Inter-Religious Council of Uganda retweeted
Bank of Uganda today officially handed over licences to 4 large SACCOs; Uganda National Bureau of Standards Staff Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited, Kibaya Youth Development Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited (Mbarara), CBS PEWOSA Nsindika Njake Eyeeterekera Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited, and Mateete Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (Sembabule).
David Kalyango, BoU Executive Director Supervision & Regulation represented the Governor as he congratulated the boards, management, staff, and members of these SACCOs for achieving the milestone of being licensed.
This brings the total number of Bank of Uganda-licensed large SACCOs to 10, with over 35 applications at the final stages of review.
Read his full speech here: ow.ly/eJvw50ZVtmE
#IRCU25 In 2012 as Uganda celebrated its golden jubilee, the leaders of Inter-Religious Council of Uganda envisioned the #Uganda We Want by 2062. The Uganda We Want is a God-fearing, healthy, secure & stable, prosperous, harmonious, & caring nation. tiktok.com/@ircuganda/video/…
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Uganda calls for calm as Kenyan Ebola patient passes through Kampala.
Uganda’s public health protection system remains robust against such epidemics links.monitor.co.ug/HnsbjK #MonitorUpdates
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case, death
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the patient had lived in the DRC for the past 7 years before falling ill about a month ago and receiving treatment at several hospitals in the country.
The patient travelled by road from the DRC to Kampala before boarding flight 8523 to Nairobi, arriving on Saturday.
He was transported directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi Hospital by a relative and immediately isolated after presenting with symptoms including fever, chills, intense fatigue and weakness, muscle pain, painful swallowing, sore throat and bleeding under the skin at injection sites.
The patient died on Monday while undergoing treatment. The ministry has so far identified 28 contacts of the deceased, including family members and health workers who attended to him.
Authorities are also tracing 23 passengers and crew members who travelled on the same flight as the deceased, with arrangements for quarantine of those considered at risk underway.
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#IRCU25 Discussing the role of religious institutions in shaping future leaders. Folow the discussion here youtube.com/live/3T2qza-oGhk… @coufamilytv
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Edward Rukidi Nyabongo installed as new Omukama of Tooro
The traditional installation followed an overnight procession that began at 11 pm on Monday at Rwengoma Palace, where Nyabongo and thousands of his subjects set off on a nearly three-kilometre journey through Fort Portal City to Karuziika Palace.
The procession was illuminated by traditional lamps made from reeds, as participants chanted, ululated and praised the incoming king.
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"Uganda selected UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments to develop a 60,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Hoima, with the firm taking a 60% stake and Uganda’s UNOC retaining 40%."
Aliko Dangote said the planned Lamu refinery will be built faster than Uganda’s proposed refinery, warning African governments against relying on investment promises that fail to materialise.
“By the time we are done with Lamu, it will be the fastest refinery to be built,” he said, adding that when Lamu begins operations he expects little physical progress to have been made on Uganda’s project.
Uganda selected UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments to develop a 60,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Hoima, with the firm taking a 60% stake and Uganda’s UNOC retaining 40%.
The refinery itself has been valued at about US$4Bn, while the wider oil development has been described as a roughly US$10Bn investment programme.
Dangote said African governments should “be careful” about investors who raise expectations but do not execute projects.
#IRCU25 signed an MoU with the Bishop Joshua Lwere Foundation to strengthen collaboration in promoting Holistic National transformation and Spiritual Renewal.
FYI
Church of Uganda has learnt of a video circulating on social media showing a scuffle involving Rev. Canon Richard Ongom, a retired clergy currently serving on contract in Abim, Diocese of North Karamoja, and a Christian whose identity is yet to be established.
We are concerned by the incident and wish to assure the Church and the general public that the matter is being followed up through the appropriate Church structures.
Relevant administrative and pastoral measures will be taken upon establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
We call upon Christians in the Diocese of North Karamoja and the wider Church community to remain calm and commit the situation to God in prayer.
Inquiries:
Mr. Balaam Muheebwa
Acting Provincial Secretary
Church of Uganda
0774270500
#IRCU25 Join us this Sunday at St. Stephen's Kisugu Church of Uganda as we donate blood to save lives. @ststephenskisug
#IRCU25 IRCU Launches National Religious Institutions Statistics Unit with UBOS Support ircu.or.ug/ircu-launches-nat…
We're celebrating 25 years of service. Join us in celebrating by donating blood this Sunday 27 September 2026 at St. Steven's Church of Uganda, Kisugu, and advertising in our silver jubilee commemorative magazine. tiktok.com/@ircuganda/photo/…
