Kigezi Diocesan Father’s Union in a Campaign to Empowering Men for Effective Fatherhood
RUKIGA: The Kigezi Diocesan Father’s Union has launched a significant campaign aimed at encouraging married men to actively engage in raising boy children with an aim of nurturing responsible future husbands.
The initiative was formally introduced during a one-day seminar/retreat held on Saturday at Emmanuel Church of Uganda, Muhanga Parish in Rukiga District.
Mr. Aggrey Matsiko, the President of Kigezi Diocesan Father’s Union, addressed the attendees, highlighting the crucial role fathers play in the upbringing of their children.
Matsiko expressed concern about the growing trend of men neglecting their responsibilities, particularly in the nurturing of boys, which often results in women taking on these roles.
“A woman can only impart feminine qualities in a boy, whereas men who are supposed to nurture the boy are neglecting their responsibilities,” Matsiko remarked.
He stressed the importance of boys being guided by both male and female figures to develop a well-rounded set of traits.
Aggrey Matsiko further said that the Diocesan Father’s Union is looking forward to extending the campaign throughout the diocese with a focus fostering men’s spiritual growth and addressing familial misunderstandings to support more effective parenting.
The facilitator of the retreat, Rev. Musimenta Guard Babwekyeeka, emphasized the importance of adopting positive parenting practices urging men to become exemplary role models for their children by demonstrating respect for their wives.
Robert Niwagaba, the host of the event, reinforced the need for men to prioritize their faith, noting that many family struggles stem from a lack of reverence for God.
The Father’s Union Nyabirerema Archdeaconry Mr. Namureeba Justus, Chairperson outlined the retreat’s broader objectives saying that Men are increasingly disengaged from church activities.
He added that the diocese organized the retreat/seminar to bring men together and enhance their involvement in raising the next generation of Men.
The retreat, which attracted over 200 participants, also featured a friendly football match between the married men of the Father’s Union and the unmarried men, known as Christian men.
The Christian men emerged victorious by 4goals to 1, adding a competitive yet collegial spirit to the day’s activities.
