Election Aftermath: Can Religion actually unite a divided Uganda?

Election Aftermath: Can Religion actually unite a divided Uganda?

In the wake of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, Gen Z is asking difficult questions. Where was the church during the storm? And can religion still unite a nation that feels more divided than ever? History offers a compelling blueprint for hope. Senegal’s first president, Léopold Sédar Senghor, was a devout Catholic who led a nation that was over 95% Muslim. Despite the religious divide, he remained a symbol of unity and respect. Can Uganda find a similar path, or is the gap between the pulpit and the people growing too wide to bridge? On this episode of Borders & Briefs, we sit down with Ugandan activist Kennedy Ochieng to unpack the election aftermath and interrogate the role of faith in speaking truth to power. We explore the tension between silence and courage, asking whether religion can still be a force for justice, accountability, and true national healing in Uganda today.