Rev. RichardMRukundo

[Church of Uganda @ChurchofUganda_]

Church of Uganda Children’s Ministry Strengthens Partnership with Open World Foundation Ahead of Children’s Focus Month 2026

As the Church of Uganda looks forward to the Children’s Ministry Focus Month in November 2026, the Directorate of Education – Children’s Ministry Department held a partnership discussion meeting with the Open World Foundation at the Provincial Secretariat on 6th October 2026.

Open World Foundation is a Ugandan non-profit organisation registered in 2023, dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable communities through interventions in health, education and livelihoods.

The meeting provided an opportunity to explore areas of collaboration between the Church of Uganda and Open World Foundation, particularly in strengthening support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

Speaking during the meeting, Rev. Richard Rukundo, Provincial Coordinator, shared about the work of the Directorate of Education and Children’s Ministry in reaching vulnerable children across Uganda. These include children in refugee settlements, orphanages, children with disabilities, and children requiring psychosocial support.

The Children’s Ministry Focus Theme for November 2026 is:
“Anchored in Christ: Investing in Children Today for a United, Peaceful and Stable Church and Nation Tomorrow.” Ephesians 2:14–17

The Focus Month provides an opportunity for the Church to renew its commitment to children and young people, strengthen local ownership and resource mobilisation, build strategic partnerships, and promote programmes that support the spiritual, physical, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of children.

On behalf of Open World Foundation, Ms Grace Namatovu, the Program Team Lead, expressed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting especially vulnerable children in urban communities. She highlighted potential support through scholarships, scholastic materials and menstrual hygiene needs, among other areas of intervention.

The meeting discussed opportunities for collaboration between the Church of Uganda and Open World Foundation is expected to contribute to reaching more vulnerable children and strengthening community-based support systems.

[Network of ECD Actors in Uganda @Necda_ug]

We’re coming together as organisations and actors working across Uganda’s Early Childhood Development sector to connect, share, learn and strengthen collective action for every young child.

📅 24 September 2026
📍 Imperial Royal Hotel

[Diocese Of Kampala News @DOKampalaNews]

🙏📖 Our children shined at the Diocese of Kampala Bible Trivia - St. Andrew's Bukoto C.O.U, 19th Sept!
Big thanks to Coordinator Teacher Anne Mwesigwa & all teachers. Raising a generation that loves Scripture! ❤️
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#BibleTrivia2026

[Uganda Revenue Authority @URAuganda]

"The transition from TIN to NIN is not just a tax administration reform but a broader economic strategy aimed at formalising the economy, widening the tax base and creating opportunities for young Ugandans to access formal employment and business." ~ Christine Mirembe, Assistant Commissioner Client Services.

Story is on page 21 in the @newvisionwire .

#URAPressScan
#FFeBanno

[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

Busoga Anglican Bishop Dr. Prof. Grace Lubaale has backed the government’s ban on holiday teaching, urging parents to actively support state efforts by providing midday meals and scholastic materials for their children.

Speaking at Balawoli Church of Uganda, where he confirmed Christians and students into the Anglican faith, the former Kyambogo University lecturer stressed that parental involvement is crucial to education.
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📹Sam Caleb Opio

[World Vision Uganda @WorldVisionUg]

HEAA aligns with the National Development Plan IV and the Parish Development Model by building the financial literacy, savings discipline, social cohesion and accountable community structures needed for households to leverage government programmes.

[Government of Uganda @GovUganda]

𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Your 𝐍𝐈𝐍 will replace your 𝐓𝐈𝐍 in all transactions.

[Transcend Africa Foundation @TranscendAfric]

The stakeholders engagement consisted of government, CSOs, and survivors’ advocates who have always committed to coordinate actions for child protection in Uganda.
We remain dedicated to building safe spaces and amplifying voices that advance the well-being of children.

[Sharon Kyomugisha @SharonKyomugis2]

An Indian youth asked President Museveni for life advice. His response?

❣️Value your life.
❣️Stay away from alcohol abuse.
❣️Don’t womanize or “manize.”
❣️Get an education.
❣️Learn a skill and work hard.
❣️Build a family.
❣️Live a disciplined life.
❣️Believe in God.
❣️Fulfill your purpose.

You will live a good life.

[Buganda Kingdom @BugandaKingdom_]

Yiino ennyimba y'Ekitiibwa kya Buganda erongoseddwa abakugu mu by'ennyimba ne mu lulimi Oluganda.

Aba St. Charles Lwanga Lubaga Cathedral Choir be bayimbye mu kutereeza okuva ku ngeri ez'enjawulo oluyimba gye lubadde luyimbibwa abantu ne kkwaya ez'enjawulo.

[Rev. RichardMRukundo @Mugumerukundo]

@nbstv What is happening with school going ages in the area?

[NBS Television @Fireliglntfi]

Classrooms stand ready, teachers are in place and modern facilities await learners at St. Joseph Seed Secondary School in Tororo District.

Despite being built to bring secondary education closer to communities with capacity to accommodate more than 1,000 students, the school has enrolled only a fraction of that number two years after opening.

@davidochieng87

#NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

The East African Community partner states have adopted a new five-year regional strategy on: Gender, Youth, Children, Persons with disabilities, Social protection and Community development, alongside the EAC Social Protection Policy and Action Plan.

DETAILS👉 https://t.co/ohZqSAPpDI

#ViionUpdates

[Sadiiki Adams @SadiikiAdams]

The Archbishop of the @ChurofUganda_, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has this evening arrived at Nabugabo Holiday Centre in Masaka District, West Buganda Diocese ahead of tomorrow’s Board of Trustees (Bishops) meeting.

He will also chair the Provincial Assembly Standing Committee (PASC) on Wednesday from the same venue.

On arrival, @Archbp_COU was welcomed by the Dean of the Province, Rt Rev Assoc Prof Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa; the Board Chairman of Church Commissioners Holding Company Ltd (CCHCL) Rt Rev Eng. George Bagamuhunda and Rev Canon Dr Jasper Mpirirwe Tumuhimbise, the group CEO, CCHCL.

Nabugabo Holiday Centre is owned by Church of Uganda and is undergoing major renovation to make it a world class tourism and holiday Centre.

[Sadiiki Adams @SadiikiAdams]

From 3rd to 7th August 2026, @ChurchofUganda_ will hold its 28th Provincial Assembly at @UCUniversity in Mukono.

The Provincial Assembly is the supreme legislative and representative governing body of the Church of Uganda.

According to Article 6(1) of the Provincial Constitution, 1972 (as amended in 1994 and 2016), and Canon 1.5.1 of the Provincial Canons, 1997 (Reviewed in 2018), the Provincial Assembly is the highest body expressing the united life of the Church of Uganda and has supreme authority to speak and act on behalf of the Church.

It brings together representatives from all dioceses to deliberate on matters affecting the Province, formulate policies, make Canons (Church laws), and provide strategic direction for the Church.

His Grace @Archbp_COU is the Chairman assisted by the Dean of the Province.

The life of the Provincial Assembly is four years.

Photo: Some of the delegates at the 27th Provincial Assembly

[Rev. RichardMRukundo @Mugumerukundo]

@BalaamBarugahar Thank you for this. We pray it saves our sisters and brothers from millions of shillings borrowed to get jobs.

[Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi. @BalaamBarugahar]

Government Rolls Out Online Recruitment for Districts to Curb Corruption and Streamline Hiring.

The Government of Uganda has announced a major shift in the recruitment of staff for district and city local governments, with all future recruitment processes set to transition to an online system. The move is aimed at reducing physical interaction between applicants and recruitment officials, cutting paperwork, improving transparency, and eliminating corruption in public service hiring.

According to the Ministry of Public Service, the new e-recruitment platform will enable job seekers to submit applications electronically, upload academic and professional documents online, and receive notifications digitally throughout the recruitment process. The system is also expected to automate shortlisting and standardize recruitment procedures across all districts and cities.

Government officials say one of the key objectives is to minimize direct contact between applicants and District Service Commission officials, a practice that has for years been linked to bribery, favoritism, document handling challenges, and recruitment irregularities. By digitizing the process, authorities hope to restore public confidence and ensure jobs are awarded based on merit rather than personal influence.

The reform follows longstanding concerns raised by Parliament, oversight institutions, and anti-corruption agencies over widespread allegations of bribery in district recruitment. Previous reports indicated that many job seekers were forced to pay illicit sums to secure public service positions, prompting calls for a technology-driven recruitment system.

The online recruitment initiative is part of the government's broader digital transformation agenda in public administration and is expected to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs associated with paper-based applications, and create a transparent audit trail for every recruitment exercise.

The Ministry says the system will gradually be rolled out across local governments and will become the standard platform for recruiting public servants at district and city levels as Uganda advances its digital governance reforms. Hon minister @JustineNameere and I , we pledge to deliver with support from Public Service and Head of public service .

[NBS Television @Fireliglntfi]

Senior academics have defended the role of humanities education warning that persistent underfunding, negative public perceptions and a growing emphasis on science and technology threaten disciplines they say remain essential for national development.

@MuhamadiMatovu

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[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

Commissioner Hellen Seku urged girls to respect themselves, work hard in school, and pursue excellence, noting that women are increasingly taking up leadership roles in education, government, and other sectors.

She encouraged female students to remain focused on their studies and to reject the notion that science-related subjects are reserved for boys, pointing to successful women professionals as proof of what girls can achieve through dedication and hard work.

Seku also cautioned learners against engaging in early sexual relationships, warning that they may lead to HIV infection, unwanted pregnancies, and other challenges that could derail their education and future aspirations.

She further called on young women to prioritize education, personal development, and financial independence, stressing that hard work and self-reliance are key to building successful futures and earning respect in society.

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

During the NSPC training in Kawempe, Presidential Advisor Odrek Rwabogo urged students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School to embrace positive values and culture from a young age, saying these are essential for building a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Uganda. “The home is where character is built and where children first learn respect, responsibility, and good conduct,"

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