The Kingdom of Buganda has called on married couples and parents to uphold honesty, transparency, patience, respect, dialogue, and equal care for all children—regardless of gender—as key pillars in preventing domestic violence and strengthening family stability.
This message was emphasised during a community training on ending domestic violence, held at Namungoona Parents Junior School, where participants received education and exchanged views on the causes of family conflict and sustainable ways to resolve it.
Representing the Minister of Gender in the Buganda Kingdom, Owek. Mariam Nkalubo Mayanja, was Peter Zzaake, who delivered the Minister’s message to the audience.
In her remarks, Nkalubo stressed that preventing domestic violence must begin with the individual and is rooted in cultivating peace at home.
She encouraged married couples and parents to make open communication a habit and to continually wish one another well, noting that mutual goodwill strengthens relationships and equips families to navigate inevitable challenges.
The lead facilitator of the training, Florence Nakaweesa Mubiru, echoed the Minister’s message. She urged couples to strive for understanding, patience, mutual respect, and appreciation for each other’s perspectives.
Mubiru further cautioned parents against giving children excessive freedom, explaining that such permissiveness often leads to behavioural problems and may result in children losing respect for their parents.
The training drew over 100 participants from Namungoona and neighbouring areas. Attendees expressed deep appreciation to the Buganda Kingdom for organising the initiative and called for more widespread outreach, noting that the program is likely to produce meaningful, long-term benefits as more people understand the value of stable and peaceful homes.
The Buganda Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to promoting family well-being and strengthening community harmony through similar educational programs across the region.