news 28 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Minister Nabakooba Urges Couples to Keep Marital Disputes Off Social Media
Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has cautioned couples against publicly airing their marital disputes on social media, emphasizing the potential for such actions to damage trust and destabilize relationships. Her warning comes amidst the growing integration of social media into daily communication, which can exacerbate disagreements. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nabakooba-warns-couples-against-airing-marital-disputes-on-social-media-5611670
Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba is advising couples to refrain from discussing their marital disagreements on social media platforms. She warned that exposing private conflicts online can lead to public humiliation, erode trust, and ultimately destabilize relationships.
Minister Nabakooba noted that social media has increasingly become a venue for couples to air their grievances, transforming personal issues into public spectacles that are difficult to resolve. “Social media has become a threat to marriages because many people are using it badly,” she stated, urging users to exercise responsibility and avoid letting these platforms damage their relationships.
Beyond social media, Nabakooba also pointed to a declining reliance on faith as a contributing factor to marital challenges. She encouraged couples to strengthen their spiritual foundations to better navigate disagreements and other pressures within marriage.
Her advisory comes at a time when social media plays a significant role in couple communication, often fueling disputes over messages, online interactions, and the exposure of private information. When these issues become public, they can draw in a wider circle of friends, family, and even strangers, complicating private family matters.
Statistics from the Family Division of the High Court reveal a substantial number of divorce cases, with women filing the majority. Domestic violence and cruelty are frequently cited as the primary reasons for these legal separations.
During a traditional ceremony in Mityana, Buganda Minister of Culture and Traditions, Dr. Anthony Wamala, echoed concerns about the challenges facing young couples, particularly deception by some partners, which can harm relationships. He stressed the importance of continued guidance from families and the preservation of cultural values to support marriages.
In separate developments, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) reported registering 18,617 marriages in a recent annual cycle, falling short of its target. These figures were presented during a committee meeting earlier this month.
Minister Nabakooba made these remarks on Sunday in Mityana Central Division. The information was originally reported by the Daily Monitor.