By Augustine Mumbere,
Mr. Ronald Baluku Yongeza, the Head teacher Kithoma Peas High School in Buhuhira Sub-County Kasese District, has condemned early marriage saying the Girl child should be given an opportunity to complete her education.
Addressing a PTA meeting on Thursday, Yongeza said it’s unfortunate that a girl child is forced into early marriage due to poverty, saying this bad practice among the communities should be fought at all levels to enable a girl child excel in education career. Mr. Yongeza speaking….
The Regional Coordinator PEAS schools in Western Uganda, Ms. Evelyne Ashaba, who said they will continue to sensitize the public against early child marriage, asked parents and guardians to give second chance to young mothers to go back to school.
Ashaba, urged Government to implement laws regarding domestic violence because many women continue to suffer from gender based violence. END.