Kiyinda Diocese Leaders Urge Men to Prioritise Health, Family Responsibilities

What the report says

Religious and political leaders speaking at International Men’s Day celebrations at St Noah in the Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese called on men to put their health and family duties first, according to Nile Post. The gathering brought together community members to discuss men’s roles in family stability, community development and personal well-being.

The main speakers included Joseph Kabuye Kyofatogabye, the minister of state for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Rev. Fr. Steven Lusiba of Kiyinda-Mityana Cathedral and former Kabaka representative Mark Jingo Kaberenge II. Kyofatogabye urged parents to plan ahead for household needs and ensure children have enough food, especially as weather patterns become less predictable.

Lusiba warned men against using unregulated medicines, particularly products marketed for sexual enhancement, saying they should seek proper medical advice instead of relying on treatments whose safety is unclear. Jingo encouraged men to stay resilient in the face of social and economic pressures and continue fulfilling their responsibilities.

Nile Post said the event also highlighted responsible fatherhood, active participation in family life and good health as foundations for stronger homes and communities. The remarks reflect a broader public health and social message often raised around International Men’s Day, though the specific statements were made in the context of the Kiyinda-Mityana celebration.