My name is Andrew, a 46-year-old businessman based in Mbarara. I was born into a wealthy family with several properties, rental buildings and large pieces of land. For a long time, my brothers and sisters enjoyed a peaceful relationship, and we believed our parents’ investments would continue bringing us together even after their passing.

However, things took a different turn when the question of dividing our family inheritance came up.Following our father’s death, disagreements started emerging over the ownership and distribution of different properties. Some of my siblings suspected that certain family members wanted to claim more than their rightful share.

Others accused relatives of secretly making important decisions without consulting everyone. What initially seemed like ordinary family discussions soon developed into heated disagreements.Matters became more complicated as our family gradually lost its unity.

Some of my siblings stopped showing up for family meetings, while others sought legal assistance to challenge decisions made by their relatives. Properties that had once been a source of pride and happiness became reasons for constant arguments.

Even our children were affected, as cousins who had previously grown up together started keeping their distance because of the disagreements between their parents.We made several attempts to settle the matter through family meetings and by involving respected relatives who could help us reach an agreement.

Unfortunately, none of these efforts produced lasting results, as every discussion seemed to bring back painful memories and unresolved issues. The dispute had become so serious that some family members could hardly sit together without exchanging accusations. I was deeply troubled because the wealth our parents had worked hard to build was now creating hatred instead of securing a better future for generations to come.It was during this challenging period that I heard about