My marriage has worked because I am a wife at home – CEO Buyondo
Speaking at the Bride & Groom Expo, 2024 Barbra Ofwono Buyondo, the proprietor of Victoria Schools, advised women to avoid bringing their professional power into their homes.
Barbara Ofwono Buyondo, CEO Victoria Education Services Teaching Tthe audience. (Photos by Patrick Kibirango)
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______________ The audience attending the Bride and Groom Expo listening to Financial clarity lesson. (Photo by PatricK Kibirango) One of the people attending the Bride and Groom Expo taking a photo during the Financial services services. (Photo by PatricK Kibirango)
Today, women have been empowered to acquire jobs, make independent decisions, and take on leadership roles. While this is a significant milestone to celebrate, it sometimes comes at the cost of traditional family values.
The power some women gain from their careers can sometimes overshadow their roles within the family, potentially undermining these values.
It is crucial to differentiate between one’s professional position and one's role in the family. Some women have become Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in their homes instead of wives and mothers.
Speaking at the Bride & Groom Expo, 2024 Barbra Ofwono Buyondo, the proprietor of Victoria Schools, advised women to avoid bringing their professional power into their homes.
“Whether you are the CEO of your company or not, is inconsequential. The moment you reach home, you become a wife and a mother. You must take care of your children. If you try to be a CEO at home, the marriage will fail,” she explained.
She added that her marriage has succeeded because she chose to separate her authority as a boss at Victoria Schools from her role at home. “My marriage has worked because I am a wife at home. If you think you are only going to be a boss at work, the home will collapse.”
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Learn to do things together. You can't push people around wanting things done your way. You will fail at it,” she said.
In addition, she stated that being a wife at home helps in grooming children into responsible members of society.
"Make time for your family so you can teach them to be responsible. I have taught my boys how to shop and do chores, and in that way, I have groomed them to be responsible," she said, adding that the importance of teaching children how to choose the right partners cannot be understated.
"When I was getting married, there were certain things I wanted in a marriage. I tell my boys there are three things I want from their partners: love for God, the ability to reason better than myself, and an awareness of their weaknesses.”
She further explained that a person with a relationship with God will not steal. Additionally, a person who thinks critically can help their partner grow.
Finally, knowing someone's weaknesses allows you to help them improve by devising effective solutions. Buyondo was facilitating a session titled: Money-related Stress at the just-ended Bride & Groom Expo 2024 that took place at UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo and was proudly sponsored by Penny Bold Bridal, Fragolino, Crow Beverages (Pepsi), The Looks Bespoke, Uganda Breweries Ltd, and Health Care Limited, in partnership with Uganda Airlines, Café Javas, Signature Jewellery, Kenya Tourism Board, Marasa Africa, and Sheraton Kampala Hotel.