Ugandan MP says men should 'beat' their wives on International Women Day 2018.
Speaking on Ugandan television channel NTV, Onesimus Twinamasiko said "as a a man, you need to discipline your wife.
"You need to touch her a bit, you tackle her, beat her somehow to really streamline her," he said.
Mr Twinamasiko's comments were in response to claims that Museveni men who beat their women were cowards and should face the full force of the law.
The MP representing Bugangaizi East has since walked his comments back, telling BBC Focus on Africa his words were taken out of context.
"I don't mean beatings which cause injuries or death, but a slap, I would feel fine!" Mr Twinamasiko said. "Because it's calling me to order. We would sit down and sort it out.
"I was slapped once by my wife and it was OK with me, because we sorted out our differences. I also slapped her once. She had wronged me."
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