Kiyinda Diocese Leaders Urge Men to Prioritise Health and Family Responsibilities

Religious and political leaders used this year’s International Men’s Day celebrations at St Noah in Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese to call upon men to embrace greater responsibility in their households, prioritize their physical well-being, and maintain resilience when facing life’s hardships.

The event brought together various community members to reflect on the vital role men play in building stable families and driving community development forward.

Speaking at the gathering, Joseph Kabuye Kyofatogabye, the Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, urged parents to secure their children’s welfare by maintaining adequate food supplies at home. He stressed the necessity of planning ahead to protect households against unpredictable weather patterns and ensure basic needs are consistently met.

Addressing the congregation, the parish priest of Kiyinda-Mityana Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Steven Lusiba, strongly cautioned men against using unregulated medicines found on the market. He specifically warned against unverified products marketed for sexual enhancement, noting that they pose severe health complications.

“Your health should come first. Do not allow advertisements and promises of improved sexual performance to mislead you into taking medicines whose safety you cannot establish,” Rev. Fr. Lusiba advised, encouraging attendees to seek professional medical guidance instead.

Mark Jingo Kaberenge II, a former representative of the Kabaka in Busujju County, acknowledged the heavy social and economic pressures that many men endure. He encouraged participants not to surrender to despair when confronted with difficulties, urging them to find the courage to persevere.

Ultimately, the celebrations highlighted responsible fatherhood, good health choices, and active engagement in domestic affairs as foundational pillars for fostering resilient homes and stronger communities across the region.

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