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How children are moved from Karamoja to Kampala streets
The girl-child is still considered a source of income to parents and the whole clan. Girls are also forced into early marriages in exchange for cows. There is also a belief among the Karimojong that educated girls are spoiled, so uneducated girls fetch more cows in bride price.
How children are moved from Karamoja to Kampala streets
By: Vision Group Undercover Journalist, Journalists @New Vision
PART THREE
Karamoja, located in the northeastern part of Uganda, is a sub-region of striking contrasts and deep cultural heritage. Despite its long history of