The Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, has urged couples to secure their land ownership through proper registration, warning that failure to do so is fueling disputes within families.
Speaking at a couples’ retreat in Busimbi Division, Mityana District Nabakooba said many conflicts arise after the death of a family member when property ownership is unclear.
“I have a case I am handling of a child who was chasing his mother from land, arguing that the properties belonged to his late father,” she said.
The retreat, organized by the Mother’s Union under the Church of Uganda Mityana Diocese, brought together couples from different dioceses.
Nabakooba noted that while documentation is important, families must also raise children with strong values to reduce conflicts over property.
“We have been having disagreements in families where children want to cut each other because of properties. Others want to send away their aging parents,” she said.
The service was led by Marcus Dogo, Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese in Nigeria, with James Bukomeko as co-celebrant.
In his sermon, Bishop Dogo emphasized the role of faith in keeping families together.
“A man or a woman that cannot pray, your house will be shattered,” he said.
He also encouraged couples to remain committed to each other regardless of challenges.
“When God was creating a woman, He said let me make for you a helper. He didn’t say children,” Bishop Dogo preached.
Bishop Bukomeko urged parents to invest in their children’s education and moral upbringing.
“We shall get powerful people in this Diocese. Young people have been so supportive to me,” he said.
Leaders at the retreat stressed that combining proper land registration with strong family values is key to reducing disputes and building stable homes.
