Nakamate recently lost her parents. She is the first born and only daughter of her parents. After the funeral, the clan elders called for a meeting to read the will left behind by the parents.
In the will, her father instructed that Nakamate should be the heir of his estate. The elders were so angry when this was read that some even stood up in protest, saying it is an abomination for a woman to be an heir. The one reading the will then told Nakamate that he cannot do anything since the elders have refused, she cannot be the heir.
Can they stop her from being an heir because she is a woman?
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
According to the law, children are allowed to inherit property from their parents. This includes female children. Some cultures in Uganda prohibit women from inheriting property from their parents. This practice goes against the right to own property and non-discrimination given by the Constitution to all Ugandans. This is illegal.
Women are protected by the laws of Uganda and have the right to inherit property, to be heirs or even to will their property to their children.
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Source: BarefootLawyers
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