Greetings from the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU). We want to thank all Ugandans who participated in the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections. We were encouraged by the resilience exhibited by the political actors and voters, sometimes against many odds. Now that the Electoral Commission has announced the outcome,

  In a few days, our country will go to the polls. The journey to this point has not been easy. It has been generally peaceful with some instances of violence and loss of lives and the suffering of some of our people. We are therefore deeply grateful to God

This handbook is a practical guide for faith leaders to guide their congregations and communities on civic responsibility, voter participation, and peaceful engagement in public life. It explains key civic and governance terms in clear language, addresses common misunderstandings that often fuel tension, and offers simple guidance for respectful engagement, non