ASP Betty Kazungu Urges Couples to Put Children First Amid Marital Separations

What the report says

ASP Betty Kazungu has urged married couples to keep children’s welfare at the centre of any marital separation, saying parents should remain honest, communicative and cooperative even when relationships break down. The remarks were made during an interview on Salam TV’s Omukeeze programme, hosted by Twaha Mukiibi, and were reported by Nile Post.

According to the report, Kazungu said children often bear the heaviest emotional burden when parents separate, especially when new household arrangements involve step-parents or divided family lives. She warned that such situations can affect a child’s sense of belonging and create lasting family tension. She also encouraged couples facing difficulties to address misunderstandings early and to avoid allowing disputes to escalate in ways that harm children.

Kazungu identified infidelity and dishonesty between partners as major contributors to marital breakdown, particularly when children are born outside marriage. She said both men and women should be truthful in these circumstances to reduce conflict and protect children from the fallout of parental disagreements.

She also discussed property-related disputes, saying clear documentation is important to prevent disagreements if a marriage ends. In general terms, her comments reflect broader concerns about family stability, child protection and legal clarity in separation cases, especially where young children and shared property are involved.