Two young Christians in Uganda, identified as Kabugho Kasfa and Muhindo Ashraf, have reportedly survived a violent attack by their father after he discovered that they had decided to follow Jesus Christ. According to International Christian Concern (ICC), the incident occurred on November 3, 2026, after their father heard them singing a Christian song. His discovery of their Christian faith reportedly triggered an attack that nearly cost the children their lives.
Ashraf’s journey towards Christianity began while attending school in Mpondwe, Uganda, where he participated in chapel services and interacted with Christian classmates. Through these experiences, he learned about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was particularly influenced by the kindness and friendship shown to him by Christian students, which challenged the negative views about Christians he had grown up hearing at home. As he continued learning about the Christian faith, he eventually decided to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour.
After making his decision, Ashraf shared his newfound faith with his sister, Kasfa, who also chose to follow Christ. However, their decision reportedly resulted in severe opposition from their father, who attacked them after discovering their conversion. Kasfa described how she watched her father beat her brother and choke him, forcing her to scream for help. Some Christians nearby reportedly heard their cries, intervened and helped the siblings escape to safety. Having already lost their mother, the children now face the painful reality of being rejected by their father and losing the protection of their family home. Their situation highlights the challenges that some Christian converts face when their religious decisions are opposed by members of their own families.
