Rubanda District Woman MP who doubles as Uganda’s Parliamentary Commissioner, Hon. Prossy Akampulira, has implored young individuals especially the youth to refrain from pressuring their parents into selling land for financial gain, particularly for the purchase of motorcycles used for Boda-Boda transportation services. Hon. Prossy’s call comes amidst rising concerns over the alarming trend of youth resorting to extreme measures, including violence against their parents, to fulfill their desires.
Speaking during the burial service of the Late Norah Baryahisahe at St. James Muko Church of Uganda, Hon. Prossy emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging the youth to prioritize respect and familial harmony over material possessions. She expressed deep concern over reports of youth coercing their parents into selling ancestral land, a precious asset often integral to family heritage and sustenance.
“The youth must understand the sanctity of family bonds and the irreplaceable value of ancestral land,” remarked Hon. Prossy. “Pressuring parents into selling land, often through coercive means, not only jeopardizes family unity but also risks irreversible harm to the very foundations of our communities.”
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Hon. Prossy underscored the tragic consequences that can arise from such pressures, citing instances where parental resistance has led to unthinkable acts of violence and even murder within families. She urged the youth to seek alternative avenues for financial empowerment, emphasizing the importance of hard work, perseverance, and responsible decision-making.
Hon. Prossy also eulogied the late Norah and also based on the days teaching to remind the gathered mourners the essential values of respect, integrity, and solidarity within Ugandan families and communities.
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In sermon delivered by Reverend Bright Kwikiriza of Bitare Church of Uganda, invoked the timeless wisdom of the biblical story of Job to urge Christians to cultivate love, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to building the kingdom of God.
Addressing a congregation of devout worshippers gathered in prayerful reverence, Rev. Kwikiriza illuminated the enduring relevance of Job’s narrative, emphasizing the profound lessons it offers in navigating life’s trials and tribulations. With eloquence and conviction, he exhorted believers to emulate Job’s resilience and unwavering trust in God’s providence, even amidst the darkest moments of despair and uncertainty.
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“Like Job, we are called to endure suffering with unwavering faith and to trust in the divine plan of redemption,” declared Rev. Kwikiriza. “But beyond mere endurance, we are also summoned to embrace love as the ultimate expression of our devotion to God and humanity.”
Hon. Prossy’s call comes amidst rising concerns over the alarming trend of youth resorting to extreme measures, including violence against their parents, to fulfill their desires.
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