Kyaddondo County Chief Urges Parents to Raise Boys with Good Values

What the report says

Kyaddondo County Chief Hajj Ahmed Matovu Magandaazi has called on parents to be more deliberate about raising boys with strong morals, arguing that early guidance helps shape responsible men and reduces the risk of later family and social neglect. He made the remarks at Kyaddondo County headquarters in Kasangati, according to Nile Post, during the launch of Bright Stars Women Group, a widows’ association focused on improving livelihoods through collective action.

Magandaazi said parents should not leave boys’ upbringing to chance and urged women in particular to pay close attention to character formation at home. His comments linked childhood guidance to broader community outcomes, including men’s ability to contribute positively to society and national development. The message also reflected wider concerns in Uganda about parenting, family stability and social responsibility.

At the same event, Magandaazi praised the Bright Stars Women Group for organizing themselves to improve their social and economic conditions despite hardship. Kyaddondo women’s affairs head Omuzana Agnes Kimbugwe said support programmes were being prepared to help the women strengthen their livelihoods. Group chairperson Nansubuga Harriet Magulu said members planned to build savings and invest together through a cooperative-style initiative, with the goal of improving financial security and long-term prospects.