Tayebwa Warns Family Breakdown Could Threaten Uganda’s Future

What the report says

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called on Ugandans to reinforce family life through shared responsibility, integrity, prayer and mutual respect, warning that unstable homes can damage children’s development and, by extension, the country’s future. His remarks, reported by Nile Post, framed the family as a central institution in society and linked household stability to the formation of responsible citizens.

Tayebwa made the comments on Tuesday at the 13th Women Forum of the National Prayer Breakfast held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The event brought together women Members of Parliament, women from the private sector, Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda and visiting dignitaries from other countries. He said children are strongly shaped by the environment at home and that conflict, substance abuse and neglect can have lasting effects.

He also rejected any double standard in addressing domestic violence, saying men and women should be held to the same expectations in creating peaceful homes. Alongside his warning, Tayebwa urged people to begin with their own conduct, saying integrity starts with the individual, and argued that prayer should be paired with hard work and responsible action.

The address reflects a broader public conversation in Uganda about family welfare, parenting and domestic violence. Tayebwa also praised the role of women in supporting households and raising children, saying stronger families depend on both men and women taking responsibility for stability and respect.