President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for a thorough examination of cultural practices to ensure alignment with modern scientific understanding.
Emphasising the importance of discerning scientifically valid cultural practices, President Museveni noted, “As we discuss culture, we must audit which practices are scientifically accurate and which should be abandoned.”
The President made the remarks on 7th Sept 2024 as the Chief Guest at the 9th Karamoja Cultural Festival, held at Jubilee 2000 Secondary School's Napeikori Grounds, Karenga District.
He expressed appreciation to the people of Karamoja sub-region for re-exploring and repurposing their cultural heritage while highlighting some detrimental traditions, such as prohibitions against marrying within the same clan and the consumption of unboiled milk, which can harbour harmful microbes.
On the subject of same-clan marriage, the President firmly stated that such practices are discouraged to prevent inbreeding, underlining the need to adhere to scientifically sound principles.
