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The Chairperson LC5 for Rukungiri District, Geoffrey Kyomukama, has called on church leaders to establish counselling offices to help address rising cases of misconduct in communities.
Kyomukama made the appeal on March 29, 2026, during the Holy Virgin Mary’s Day celebrations held alongside Palm Sunday at Rumbugu Church of Uganda Parish in Kakinga Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, located in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District.
He expressed concern over increasing cases of domestic violence and alcoholism, particularly among the youth, urging religious leaders to take a proactive role by offering counselling services to guide and educate the public on responsible behavior.
Speaking at the same event, North Kigezi Diocese elder Muhwezi John Mugisha Nyindombi cautioned men against actions that tarnish their reputation, including taking women’s property unlawfully. He also strongly condemned gender-based violence, noting that assault is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment.
In her sermon, the North Kigezi Diocesan President of the Mothers’ Union, Joan Mutungi, encouraged women to emulate the Holy Virgin Mary through humility and faith, emphasizing that God remains with those who live righteously.
Eva Tugume, wife to the retired North Kigezi Diocesan Bishop Patrick Tugume Tusingwire, urged women to avoid competing with men and instead focus on their roles in nurturing families, praying, and mentoring children.
Meanwhile, a section of women who attended the celebrations commended the event, saying it had empowered them with values of discipline and courage necessary for building strong and stable families.
