Katikkiro welcomed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Uganda
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga visited the Central Bank of Uganda headquarters to participate in the commemoration and reflection on International Men’s Day, with the theme “Ending Suicide Among Men.”
He was welcomed by Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego and other senior officials of the bank. Buganda Ministers Hon. Israel Kazibwe Kitooke and Hon. Mariam Nkalubo Mayanja accompanied Katikkiro during the event.
Katikkiro with the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Uganda
Katikkiro Mayiga spoke about measures to address the high suicide rate among men, which he said is often caused by keeping problems silent, leading to mental health challenges.
"Many times we men are raised to be strong and brave, but we face challenges at work and at home. We inherit the culture of not expressing our problems; a man is told not to cry, not to fight, and not to confront women. By acknowledging and addressing our issues, we can prevent mental health problems," Katikkiro Mayiga said.
He thanked the Central Bank of Uganda for organizing discussions on this critical issue, emphasizing that awareness and guidance for men on dealing with personal challenges will help reduce the suicide rate caused by excessive stress and silence.