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 […]