Uganda: Child Labour Hinders Education in Masindi, Kiryandongo Districts

The district authorities and non-governmental organisations in Masindi and Kiryandongo are struggling to contain the rising number of child labourers. Masindi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) David Matovu said they have intensified efforts to combat child labour, which is especially rampant in tobacco farms in the two districts. "This is a war that we have started and we must emerge as winners. This is a long-term development to liberate children," Maj. Matovu said during a graduation ceremony for child rights activists trained under the Child Labour Elimination Advocacy Network (CLEAN), in Masindi last week. The training was facilitated by Platform for Labour Action (PLA).