By Augustine Mumbere,
Teenage Pregnancy in Maliba sub-county Kasese district is worrying and has become one of the biggest evils tormenting the lives of young girls.
Mr. Robert Kiryamuthaka, the Chairperson Local Council three for Maliba sub-county, described as shameful registering monthly over twenty cases of teenage pregnancy, defilement, Gender Based Violence and rape in the modern era.
Speaking at a girl’s festival organized by Reach a hand in Partnership with Save the Children held yesterday at Ngaiga Playground in Maliba sub-county, Kiryamuthaka however partly attributed the raise of teenage pregnancies to failure by their parents to provide basic necessities.
Mr. Kiryamuthaka speaking……
Rev. Betty Mbambu Mweru, the Mothers’ Union Coordinator South Rwenzori Diocese, urged students to have self-control over immorality.
Rev. Betty speaking……
Ms. Jane Masika Birungi, the Chief Executive Officer Kilembe Investment Limited, who revealed that Morals and cultural integrity have gone to low and have allowed accommodation of these practices, called for good parenting. Ms. Jane speaking…..
Mr. James Tumusiime, the Director Reach a Hand Uganda, urged stakeholders to embark on sensitizing the public about the negative impact of teenage pregnancy and GBV.END.
