Museveni calls for preservation of cultural traditions
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Banyankole community to preserve cultural traditions while discouraging the commercialization of marriage. He specifically criticized the practice of demanding excessive bride prices, which he claims discourages young people from starting families.
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The speech highlights the tension between maintaining traditional cultural heritage and adapting to modern economic realities in East Africa.
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Museveni calls for preservation of cultural traditions, moderation in bride price
The President made the remarks on Saturday 1st August 2026 during the Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle and Rwenzori Region, Hon. Alice Kaboyo, at Kakyeera in Kiruhura District.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Banyankole community to preserve the cultural values of the traditional Okuhingira ceremony by discouraging excessive bride price demands and extravagant weddings, warning that the growing commercialisation of marriage is discouraging many young people from starting families.
The President made the remarks on Saturday 1 st August 2026 during the Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle and Rwenzori Region, Hon. Alice Kaboyo, at Kakyeera in Kiruhura District.
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