In a recent conference held in Entebbe, Uganda, African legislators convened to reaffirm their commitment to defending traditional family and cultural values, while also voicing strong opposition to what they perceive as external cultural colonization and the promotion of homosexuality by Western nations.
The conference, themed “Reaffirming our family and cultural values,” featured notable figures such as Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among and Minister David Bahati, who both emphasized Uganda’s stance against influences that threaten African values.
Annet Anita Among, in her address to attendees, underscored Uganda’s efforts to protect family and cultural integrity amidst technological advancements. She highlighted concerns about technology’s impact on traditional family dynamics, advocating for legislative measures to combat cyberbullying and preserve storytelling traditions.
Among also referenced Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in 2023 as a testament to the nation’s commitment to upholding what she described as Godly values, rooted in traditional marriage between a man and a woman.
Furthermore, Among criticized Western countries for imposing sanctions and withdrawing funding from nations that resist what she termed as “cultural colonization.” She urged African nations not to accept external grants that could undermine local cultural norms and independence.
David Bahati, a prominent lawmaker and advocate against homosexuality, reiterated the conference’s stance against Western influence. Bahati highlighted poverty as a significant threat to family values and emphasized the importance of African industrialization as a means to resist what he termed as “recolonization.”
Bahati’s remarks also shed light on challenges faced by proponents of anti-homosexuality legislation within religious circles, citing instances where Christian leaders declined to openly support such legislation due to receiving funding from Western supporters of LGBTQ+ rights.
Henk Jan van Schothorst, representing the Christian Council International, pointed to countries like Norway and the Netherlands as sources of policies perceived to undermine African cultural values, particularly concerning family and sexuality.
The conference, attended by legislators from various African nations including Ghana, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, and Uganda, emphasized a collective determination to preserve and defend indigenous cultural values against perceived external pressures.
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