news 6 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Bishop Suubi links domestic violence to school dropouts at Bugiri wedding
During a wedding ceremony in Bugiri, Bishop Paul Hanington Suubi of East Busoga Diocese highlighted domestic violence as a major cause of school dropouts and early marriages in the region. He urged religious leaders and the congregation to actively combat domestic abuse. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bishop-suubi-leaders-link-domestic-violence-to-school-dropouts-at-bugiri-wedding-5586126
Bishop Paul Hanington Suubi of the East Busoga Diocese has strongly condemned domestic violence, identifying it as a significant factor contributing to school dropouts, child labor, and early marriages within the Busoga sub-region.
Speaking at the wedding of Bugiri Assistant District Health Officer Robert Mutumba Musenze and Bugiri Municipal Health Inspector Irene Namuge at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Bugiri Municipality, Bishop Suubi emphasized the importance of mutual respect and love in married life. He urged Christians to serve as exemplary role models by fostering harmonious family environments.
“Therefore, as Christians, we should set an example by loving and respecting each other in our families and not allow anything to divide us,” Bishop Suubi stated. His remarks come amidst persistent concerns over gender-based violence in Busoga, with police reports indicating high rates of domestic neglect, assault, and child abuse, issues often linked to rising teenage pregnancies and school attrition.
The Bishop also called upon fellow religious leaders under the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) to use their pulpits to campaign against domestic abuse, encouraging them to emulate Jesus’s example of loving all members of the community.
Former Bugiri District Woman MP Agnes Taka Wejuli stressed the need for a balance between professional careers and domestic responsibilities, cautioning working women against neglecting their homes. She also advocated for government and civil society support for income-generating programs to alleviate financial pressures on families.
Mr. Paul Isiko, Chairman of the East Busoga Diocese Fathers’ Union, advised parents against arguing in front of their children, citing the potential for long-term psychological harm. He also encouraged contributions towards the cathedral’s construction.
For the newlyweds, the ceremony marked the culmination of a 25-year journey that was delayed by financial constraints. Mr. Mutumba shared that despite their roles as public health officials and years of modest government salaries, love and teamwork enabled them to raise and educate their children.
Source: Daily Monitor