Simon Kaggwa Njala: “Avoid DNA tests in marriage”

• Njala warned that conducting paternity tests on children is a clear sign of mistrust and a breakdown in the marriage foundation.
• While some social media users supported his view, many disagreed—especially in light of rising cases of mistaken paternity. 
  

Popular media figure Simon Kaggwa Njala has sparked controversy after he expressed on his X page that there is no need for DNA tests within families. He argues that blind trust should form the foundation of a marriage.

However, he believes that if a man opts to conduct DNA tests on his children, it signals that the marriage is damaged.

Consequently, he urged all men to avoid this mistake, asserting that trust is the only thing keeping their marriages intact.

“Every marriage should be based on blind trust. DNA testing indicates mistrust. Dear men, don’t bring about unnecessary heartache,” Njala tweeted.

His comments elicited a range of reactions, with some people in agreement while a larger number disagreed.

Recently, DNA tests have become essential in marriages. Over the years, the public has been astonished by revelations that many grown children do not actually belong to their supposed fathers.

The most recent example involves the late Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya, a former MP for Kawempe North. At his funeral, it was revealed that he left behind nine children. However, recent DNA testing revealed that only four of them are biologically his.

This situation has heightened the urgent call for men to conduct DNA tests on their offspring to confirm their biological parentage. In fact, some individuals have suggested that this should be a requirement during childbirth.

Nevertheless, many women opposed this idea, arguing that it would be disrespectful as it implies a lack of trust from the man.

Just as Kaggwa Njala stated, love and marriage should be founded on trust. Ultimately, the decision to pursue DNA testing boils down to personal choice and the type of heartache one is willing to endure.