Property ownership gives women a stronger voice — Fr Kiibi
“Even the Bible does not limit a woman from owning property,” he says. “Remain humble and respectful to your husbands and families when you become landlords.”For Florence Nambooze-Bbale, a registered surveyor, lecturer and founder of Paragon Investment Club, collective saving has provided women with a practical route to property ownership.
Kiibi says men should recognise and support women’s right to own property, noting that women who own assets contribute significantly to the welfare of their families and the development of the country. (Credit: Ritah Mukasa)
Owning property gives women economic freedom and a stronger voice in their families and communities, says Fr. Deogratius Kateregga Kiibi, the parish priest of Mpigi.
Kiibi says men should recognise and support women’s right to own property, noting that women who own assets contribute significantly to the welfare of their families and the development of the country.
“When a woman owns property, such as land, she gets economic freedom which benefits not only her family but the community at large,” he says. “Every woman needs that freedom and strong voice.”
He was speaking while officiating at an event where more than 300 members of Paragon Investment Club received land titles in their names. Some members, including personal assistant Diana Rose Naiga Golooba, received more than one title.
Naiga joined the club when it was established in 2019 and has been saving consistently since then. She says the journey has been manageable because members are not pressured to maintain their contributions during difficult financial periods.
“We started with sh250,000 monthly and are now at sh500,000,” she says.
According to Naiga, members can take a break when their incomes fall and resume saving when their finances improve. She plans to use her land for tree planting.
The event, held at Hotel Africana on Saturday, September 12, 2026, was conducted under the theme “Owning land is possible.”
Kiibi noted that women have historically been labelled the weaker sex, a perception that has often undermined their role in society. However, the growing number of women participating in investment clubs and SACCOs demonstrates their capacity to acquire property and build wealth.
He also noted that there is no biblical restriction against women owning property.
At the same time, Kiibi urged women to remain humble and respectful within their families as they acquire assets and become property owners.
“Even the Bible does not limit a woman from owning property,” he says. “Remain humble and respectful to your husbands and families when you become landlords.”
For Florence Nambooze-Bbale, a registered surveyor, lecturer and founder of Paragon Investment Club, collective saving has provided women with a practical route to property ownership.
Father Kiibi congratulates Diana Rose Naiga upon receiving four titles. Standing right is Florence Nambooze Bbale, the club founder. (Credit: Ritah Mukasa)
The club brings together more than 500 women who pool their savings to buy land and divide it among members, with each woman receiving a title in her own name.
Nambooze-Bbale says the club started in 2019 with 20 women surveyors. Since then, more than 1,000 land titles have been issued to members.
“Join a genuine investment club and start saving while networking. It is possible and convenient,” she says.
For women who may not be able to buy land individually, she recommends forming groups with friends or colleagues and purchasing property collectively.
Nambooze-Bbale says many women work hard throughout the year but reach the end of it without a significant asset to show for their income. Saving through a group, she argues, can turn those earnings into long-term investments.
Building a legacy
Beyond securing financial independence, Nambooze-Bbale encourages women to think about the assets they will leave behind for their children.
“I always remind women that the only inheritance our children are guaranteed to inherit is our property,” she says.
She therefore urges women to prioritise assets that appreciate in value, particularly land, as part of their long-term financial planning.
For the members of Paragon Investment Club, the land titles represent more than proof of ownership. They are also evidence of what disciplined saving and collective investment can achieve, giving women greater financial security and a stronger stake in their families’ future.