Early marriages hurting girl-child education — First Lady

Mrs Museveni noted that girls' education is less valued because they (girls) are the first option for providing domestic help in homes and gardens as well as taking care of patients and the elderly.

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Lands minister Judith Nabakooba delivering a speech at a recent function at Lutamaguzi Memorial High School in Wattuba town council, Kyankwanzi district. (Courtesy photos)

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First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Museveni has decried early marriages in Uganda, saying they are hurting girl-child education.

She made the remarks

Early marriages hurting girl-child education — First Lady

Mrs Museveni noted that girls' education is less valued because they (girls) are the first option for providing domestic help in homes and gardens as well as taking care of patients and the elderly.

Lands minister Judith Nabakooba delivering a speech at a recent function at Lutamaguzi Memorial High School in Wattuba town council, Kyankwanzi district. (Courtesy photos)

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