Child marriages: Busia moves to ban disco matanga

Disco matanga is a night dance funeral used at fundraisings for mainly not well-to-do bereaved families and had been greatly embraced by districts in neighbouring Kenya.

Youths being empowered in Buyanga sub-county. Photo by Egessa Hajusu

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Busia district has moved to ban disco matanga following outrageous behaviour resulting in alarming cases of teenage pregnancies and early marriages.

Grassroots consultations have started despite opposition from

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Child marriages: Busia moves to ban disco matanga

Disco matanga is a night dance funeral used at fundraisings for mainly not well-to-do bereaved families and had been greatly embraced by districts in neighbouring Kenya.

Youths being empowered in Buyanga sub-county. Photo by Egessa Hajusu

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