Namirembe diocesan Mothers’ Union president Josephine Kasaato. Photo Credit: Pauline Wanjiru Njiru / WCC
Mother’s Union president of Namirembe Diocese, Church of Uganda, Josephine Kasaato, together with her team, have expressed interest in meeting mainstream musicians in the country.
Speaking to journalists after the official opening of the annual Baganda region Mothers Union conference held at Seeta High Mbalala campus in Mukono district on Friday, Mrs Josephine Kasaato desired change among celebrities in Uganda today who are misleading the young generation.
“We are challenging the musicians to change the way they behave… right from the messages in their songs to their dress code. Let them also stick to one partner and embrace holy marriages,” she said.
Mrs Josephine Kasaato stated that unlike in the past, the young generation now is looking at famous artists as role models.
“Previously, children emulated their parents and teachers,” she said
“It will not necessarily mean that they change from their secular music to gospel but to at least start behaving in a way that is not so immoral,” she emphaised.
Kasaato said they would seek audience with the artists and talk to them about how to live exemplary lives despite the limelight they live in.
When Mothers union was established in Uganda in 1908, its purpose was to encourage parents in caring for their children, not just physically and mentally, but also spiritually. From the outset, it recognized that strong relationships and the role of a family however defined, are crucial in building healthy communities.
Mukono Diocese Mothers Union resident Margaret Kanyali said after bringing the celebrities on board and making them understand their importance to the younger generation, “there will be some change in a number of aspects.”
“At least children will start looking at the celebrities and emulate something good from their music and behavior,” she said.
