By Augustine Mumbere,
Mr. Stephen Muthakengwa, the Political Assistant Hon. Gideon Mujungu, the Member of Parliament for Busongora County South in Kasese district, calls for urgent interventions into the increasing cases of drugs and alcohol consumption among young people and the elderly in the constituency.
Addressing students and parents at Bishop Egidio Primary school in Nyakabingo subcounty during a youth conference organized by Kasindi United Students’ Association over the weekend, Mr. Muthakengwa who called for massive investment in education, was concerned that parents and children comfortably sit together in bars, a situation he described as horrible for the society. Mr. Muthakengwa speaking…..
Ms. Marylyn Kabugho, an aspirant Kasese Woman Member of Parliament, reaffirmed her earlier warning against young girls who rush for men for gifts; ending up exposing themselves for STDs, early pregnancies and future miseries as well. Ms Marylyn speaking……
Counsel Luke Kanyonyi, a speaker at the gathering, faulted some parents who are not bothered about collaborating with teachers to monitor their children, leaving them to think unloved and end up making immature and diversionary decisions. Mr. Kanyonyi speaking…..
Earlier in his welcoming remarks, Mr. Kesi Musubaho the area local council one chairperson, asked the organizers to have two similar gatherings each year to guide the consciousness of the young people, most of whom are vulnerable to many challenges that divert them. END