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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.
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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
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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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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.
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The body of Tooro’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is expected to leave the United States for Uganda today, Thursday, accompanied by Queen Mother Best Kemigisa and eight other relatives, as the Kingdom prepares to receive its late monarch ahead of his burial.
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The body of the late Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, is expected to arrive in Uganda on Thursday morning, according to the official funeral programme.
The King, who died last Thursday in the United States, where he had been receiving medical treatment, will be taken to the Royal Palace in Fort Portal for final rites.
Fr. (Dr.) Charles Oyo, the head of the communication committee, revealed this in an interview with URN.
There are reports that the body could be airlifted to Kyegegwa, a district bordering Tooro and Buganda, before being transported by road to Fort Portal to allow mourners to pay their respects. However, Fr. Oyo said the specific arrangements had not yet been finalised
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shifts blame and encourages people to run away from responsibility. Enhancing social accountability therefore goes beyond demanding answers from leaders. It also calls upon citizens to embrace their own responsibilities, participate meaningfully in governance and uphold ethics – at Jinja, Uganda
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Bishop Joshua Lwere emphasized that when citizens become increasingly irresponsible, they begin to expect and demand that government does everything for them even what they can do for themselves. He noted that this breeds a sense of entitlement, – at Jinja, Uganda
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At a workshop in Jinja City on enhancing social accountability, stakeholders are reflecting on the role of citizens in promoting ethical leadership, responsible governance and national transformation. – at Jinja, Uganda
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The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has this morning flagged off an emergency food relief distribution exercise in North Karamoja Diocese in response to the prolonged hunger crisis in the region.
The relief, mobilised by Church of Uganda with support from @ACTAlliance , Dioceses and other partners, includes 45,775kg of posho, 45,775kg of beans, 800kg of soya beans and 400kg of silver fish, targeting over 2,000 beneficiaries, including malnourished children.
Archbishop Kaziimba @Archbp_COU called for fair and transparent distribution of the food to the intended beneficiaries and thanked all partners for standing with the people of Karamoja during this difficult period.
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The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda’s participation was especially meaningful as we explored Kampala’s religious heritage.
Faith remains an important part of the city’s history, identity and tourism story.
We thank you so much for the support 🙏
#KampalaTourismWalk
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Celebrating Youth, Hope & Transformation
Yesterday, we joined hands at Janan Secondary School to commemorate International Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Young People: Agents of Hope, Peace and Transformation.”
It was an honour to celebrate alongside His Grace the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, faith leaders, youth leaders, students and partners.
25 trees planted symbolising the 25 years of the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) and our shared commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
We also had a Blood Donation Drive because young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow; we are saving lives and making a difference today.
As we celebrate 25 years of IRCU, may this generation continue to be agents of hope, peace, unity, service and transformation in our communities and nation.
Happy International Youth Day 2026! 🇺🇬🌍
#InternationalYouthDay2026 #YouthForTransformation #IRCU25 #25YearsOfIRCU #YouthForPeace #TreePlanting #BloodDonation #AgentsOfHope #YoungPeople #UgandaYouth – at Kampala, Uganda
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WATCH: Passengers travelling on the Yumbe-Moyo Road are facing delays after a section under construction at Lefori became impassable. A group of youths has stepped in to help vehicles navigate the difficult section, but at a cost. The affected stretch is part of the Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road construction project.
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📹: Felix Warom Okello
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Day 2 | Youth in Action 7th Regional Forum, Learning from inspiring peace leaders across East Africa under the theme #ILeadPeace. Powerful reminders from today's sessions: advocacy is about action, not complaints; youth are partners, not projects; build lasting peace withpatience. – at Nairobi, Kenya
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Museveni- I have 15 grandchildren. I wedded Maama Janet abroad with only eight guests at a luncheon. These extravagant weddings are going to disturb people. I urge religious leaders to address this issue through their preaching.
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The Youth Interfaith Network Uganda 🇺🇬 is honored to have our reps participating in the 7th Regional Youth in Action Forum in Nairobi. May this journey inspire stronger collaboration, bold advocacy, and lasting peace across our communities. #YINU #ILeadPeace
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We can't wait to once again host you in Nairobi 🇰🇪
Importantly, we look forward to the warm connections, insightful conversations and fun moments together.
#ILeadPeace #YouthInAction
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Speaking at the launch of Busoga Prayer Week 2026, Rt. Rev. Paul Hannington Suubi, Bishop of the East Busoga Diocese called upon leaders, parents, and communities to make education a top priority, describing it as the cornerstone of Busoga's social and economic transformation.
#BusogaPrayerWeek2026
