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Museveni Slams Soaring Bride Price, Threatening Ugandan Marriages
Ugandan President Museveni has issued a stark warning against the escalating cost of bride price and extravagant wedding traditions. He argues that these financial burdens are actively deterring young Ugandans from marriage, threatening cultural norms and societal stability. The President calls for a return to more accessible and meaningful marital customs.
AllAfrica - Latest·August 3, 2026AI-curated

[Nile Post] President Museveni has criticised the rising cost of bride price and lavish wedding ceremonies, warning that the growing financial burden is discouraging many young Ugandans from marrying.
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