Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 | By
A 70-year-old grandmother from Sesaamu Village, Kateranduru parish, Ntwetwe Sub County in Kyankwanzi District is struggling to raise 11 children of her late son who died in a domestic violence brawl.
Mukanoel Peruth says her life changed after her son, Tonny Kwintonda, reportedly died following a domestic dispute involving his wife, Mukamanzi Esther. Since his death, she has taken on the responsibility of raising all the children despite having no stable source of income.
Among the children left behind are Babirye Agnes, Nakazi Joyce, Nakamya Ruth, Musasizi Shakur, Nakate Juliet, and Kisakyamukama Enock, Ssentongo Daniel all below the age of 16 among others.
Due to financial hardship, the children have dropped out of school because she can no longer afford school fees and other scholastic requirements.
“I am old and weak, yet I have been left with the responsibility of raising these children. I cannot afford school fees or provide all the necessities they need. I struggle to provide food, clothing, and other basic needs’’, Mukanoel explained to this website.
Mukanoel is appealing to government, leaders, human rights organizations and well-wishers for justice and support.
Tibayendira Paul, the LC3 Chairperson in Kyankwanzi district says the family’s situation requires immediate intervention especially with food and education since the children no longer go to school. He is cautioning couples against domestic violence since the acts usually affect the children.
Nafuna Juliet the probation officer in Kyankwanzi district expresses concern over how the grandmother struggles to raise the children.
She is calling upon women to take charge and fight against domestic violence in their homes.
Domestic violence remains one of the major social challenges affecting families in Kyankwanzi District. Although comprehensive district-specific prevalence statistics are limited, police records and local government reports indicate that cases of domestic violence continue to be reported across the district, with many incidents involving physical assault, emotional abuse, economic violence and neglect.
Several domestic violence-related murders have also been recorded in Kyankwanzi in recent years, highlighting the seriousness of the problem.
About 56% of ever-married Ugandan women aged 15–49 have experienced spousal violence (physical, sexual or emotional) at least once in their lifetime, according to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS). This shows that domestic violence remains widespread across the country.
STORY COMPILED BY JOANNE NTEZA
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