Religious and cultural leaders must lead on the path of strengthening and guiding the family COMMENT | JOSHUA KITAKULE | In today’s rapidly changing world, the traditional African extended family structure stands as a beacon of resilience and strength amidst modern challenges. While divorce rates rise and parenting struggles intensify, the …
Read More »Presidential debate cancelled over funds
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has cancelled the 2021 Presidential debate. The debate was originally scheduled for 3rd and 4th January 2021. Last month, IRCU postponed the debates citing lack of funds and the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, Joshua Kitakule, the Secretary-General IRCU says that …
Read More »Religious leaders ask security personnel to refrain from acts of brutality
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders under their umbrella, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda- IRCU have asked security personnel from to refrain from acts of brutality. Addressing the media on Wednesday in Mbarara, Joshua Kitakule, the Secretary-General IRCU said as the country is trying to avoid incidents of electoral …
Read More »Inter-religious council calls for peace ahead of 2021 general elections
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda – IRCU has called upon Ugandans to avoid any acts of violence as the 2021 general elections draw closer. The call was made during a one-day dialogue on Monday that was attended by various political and religious leaders …
Read More »Religious leaders differ on cleric’s involvement in elective politics
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are varied opinions among clerics on the active involvement of religious leaders in elective politics ahead of the 2021 general elections. The matter was a subject of discussion among clerics during a meeting convened by IRCU at Gulu at Golden Peace Hotel on …
Read More »Religious leaders develop procedures for reopening places of worship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious institutions under the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda have developed Standard Operating Procedures-SOPs to guide the safe re-opening of places of worship. Borrowing a leaf from neighbouring Kenya and Rwanda which have already announced the gradual resumption of congregational worship in churches, synagogues, and …
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