The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has officially launched a mediation initiative aimed at resolving leadership disputes within the Bugwere cultural institution. This process will culminate in the election of an agreed upon Ikumbania the traditional cultural leader of the Bagwere people. The mediation follows IRCU’s appointment by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social […]
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is deeply committed to responsible stewardship of the nation’s natural resources, including forests, which play a vital role in sustaining life and supporting communities. On July 21, 2025, the IRCU Council of Presidents, led by the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, held a productive engagement with officials from the […]
Fellow Ugandans,As we approach the 2026 general elections, political parties are currently holding primary elections to select their candidates for various positions. While this is an important part of our democratic process, we are deeply concerned about the rising incidents of political violence witnessed during some of these primary processes so far. In June we […]
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has officially launched the Mobilization for Peaceful, Credible 2026 Elections and Social Cohesion a national initiative shaped by months of inclusive stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. Under the theme “Working Together for a Peaceful, Free, Fair, and Credible 2026 Elections,” this campaign is a proactive, principled response to the […]
On April 8th, faith leaders from across Africa gathered at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala to deliberate on the progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The continental meeting, organized by the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda working faith communities and institutions, was held as part of the eleventh session of the Africa Regional Forum on […]
2024 End of Year Message Fellow citizens and residents of Uganda, our beloved motherland, Greetings to all of you in the name of the Almighty God who has sustained us throughout this year and continues to protect, guide and provide for us. We extend our warmest wishes to our Christian brothers and sisters who observe […]
On November 12, religious leaders from member organizations of the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) gathered in at the IRCU secretariate, Kampala to deepen their understanding of the M-pox virus, following the rise of cases across the country. This educational workshop aimed to equip faith leaders with accurate information about the virus, enabling them to […]
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) actively participated in the International Inter-Faith Conference on Tolerance, Citizenship, and Peace, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between November 4 and 5, 2024. This impactful conference concluded with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Tolerance, Citizenship, and Peace a powerful commitment to advancing peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, […]
Fellow citizens and well-wishers, We are again faced with a serious challenge of the rising HIV infections in the country that calls for our concerted effort. STATEMENT ON THE RISING HIV INFECTIONS IN THE COUNTRY READ MORE
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda with deep sorrow learnt about the tragedy of the Kiteezi dump-site landfill/collapse, which has resulted in an enormous loss of lives and property of residents along the dumpsite. STATEMENT OF THE IRCU REGARDING THE KITEEZI GARBAGE LANDFILL COLLAPSE Download File
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