By Tricia Bigirwa<\/p>\n
Kagadi is facing a silent but growing family crisis\u2014one where fathers are increasingly present in name, but absent in responsibility.<\/p>\n
This concern dominated a male parents\u2019 retreat held at Stella Maris Nursery and Primary School in Kigangaizi Cell, Kagadi Town Council, Kagadi district.<\/p>\n
The symposium, held under the theme \u201cThe Father We Need in the Evolving Roles of Our Time,\u201d brought together leaders and parents to confront shifting family dynamics.<\/p>\n
Mathias Kyaligonza, Director of Stella Maris Nursery and Primary School, said the symposium was organized after realizing many fathers had withdrawn from parenting responsibilities, leaving women to carry the burden.<\/p>\n
He urged men to reject gender bias and actively participate in raising their children.<\/p>\n
Several male participants pointed to rising family conflicts, blaming changing social dynamics, including women’s empowerment, for disrupting traditional roles.<\/p>\n
Peter Mugisa, Male District Councilor for Mabaale Town Council, linked the strain to increasing living costs and financial pressure on men.<\/p>\n
Abiola Junior argued that men are overwhelmed by family responsibilities, claiming women contribute less to household needs.<\/p>\n
John Byabagambi criticized what he described as unfair systems, alleging that authorities such as police and gender officers tend to side with women in family disputes.<\/p>\n
Mwebaze James urged men to establish firm family foundations, warning that weak structures create room for conflict and imbalance.<\/p>\n
However, women leaders pushed back, attributing the widening gap between fathers and families to men\u2019s neglect and what they termed the \u201cbusy syndrome.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mary Natukunda, Kagadi District Gender Officer, revealed that her office handles between two and ten cases of gender-based violence daily, many linked to fathers failing in their roles.<\/p>\n
She defended women’s empowerment programs, saying they have helped sustain families where men are absent.<\/p>\n
Katweta Daphine, Vice LC3 Chairperson for Migamba Sub-County, said male dominance and rigid attitudes continue to strain family relationships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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