My name is Margaret Nakato, and I live in Iganga, Uganda. For most of my married life, I believed I was secure. My husband, David, worked hard as a mechanic, and together we built a modest home where we raised our two children. We didn’t have much, but we had peace and love. That was enough for me. I never imagined that everything could change in a single moment.
Last year, David fell ill suddenly. We did everything we could to help him recover, but within three months, I found myself standing at his grave. Losing him was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I thought the worst was over, but I was wrong. Not long after the funeral, my in-laws began to visit more frequently. At first, I believed they were coming to comfort me, but their words soon turned cold. They said the land where our house stood belonged to the family, not to me, and that now that David was gone, I should leave.
I tried to reason with them. David and I had built that house together, and it was the only home my children had ever known. But they refused to listen. One evening, my husband’s elder brother told me plainly, “You can either leave peacefully or we will make you leave.” I felt trapped, with no one to turn to. It was during one of my visits to a close friend in Jinja that I shared my fears. She listened carefully and then told me about Shaba Mangube Doctors. She said they had helped people in situations where they felt powerless, even when they didn’t meet in person. She gave me their number, +254795613711, and told me that I should speak to them before it was too late.
For a few days, I kept the number written on a small piece of paper in my purse. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but as my in-laws’ pressure increased, I realized I had to act. One morning, after a sleepless night, I dialed the number. The person who answered spoke calmly, letting me explain everything — my husband’s death, my children, the threats from my in-laws. They told me not to lose hope and assured me they could help me protect what was rightfully mine if I followed their guidance.
The instructions I was given were simple and clear. They told me what to do step by step and reassured me that I didn’t need to travel anywhere for it to work. I followed their advice exactly, even though I was nervous. In my heart, I kept praying for a breakthrough. I remember waking up every day wondering if this would be the day everything changed.
Two weeks later, things began to shift. My in-laws suddenly stopped coming to the house uninvited. A meeting was called by the local council chairperson, and to my surprise, my late husband’s will was brought forward. It clearly stated that the house and the land it stood on were to remain in my name for the sake of raising our children. I had never seen this document before, and I still don’t know how it surfaced at exactly the right time. From that day forward, my in-laws stopped their threats, and my home was safe.
The relief I felt was beyond words. I could finally breathe again without the constant fear of losing the roof over my children’s heads. Life slowly returned to normal. I went back to my small tailoring business, my children returned to school without worry, and our home once again felt like a place of peace rather than a battlefield.
Whenever someone asks me how I managed to keep my home when I was so close to losing it, I tell them about the day I called +254795613711. I tell them how Shaba Mangube Doctors gave me the strength and guidance I needed when I thought there was no way forward. I share my story not because I want attention, but because I know there are other widows and single mothers out there facing the same kind of injustice.
My message is simple don’t give up, even when it seems like everyone is against you. There is always a way to stand your ground. For me, that way began with a single phone call that changed everything.
Today, my children run and play in the yard without fear. We cook our meals in the same kitchen David and I built together, and every night, I sleep knowing that no one can take our home away from us. That security is priceless, and I will always be grateful for it.
If you are in a difficult situation where you feel powerless, remember that there is always hope. Sometimes, the help you need is just one phone call away. For me, that call was to +254795613711 and it made all the difference.
