Poor education persists

The right of young learners to a good education continues to be hampered through inadequate methods of teaching, especially in the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme. A report on the state of the programme released recently shows that the system, which has already been criticised variously in different fora, continues to slide down the precipice, condemning thousands of children on UPE to an uncertain future. Read more >>

Police injured in opposition demo

The perennial running battles between the Police Force and members of the opposition or activists of whatever kind are surely taking their toll on the population. The recent one happened on Monday and six police officers were reportedly injured. Read more >>

Govt launches policy to protect HIV/Aids sufferers

The decades-long problem of discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS, especially in the workplace might be on the verge of being stamped out. If the launching of the policy produces the desired effects, it is hoped that the rights of such people with the condition will be better protected. In addition, their productivity is expected to rise. Read more

Orphans stranded as funds dry up

More than 130 orphans are staring at an uncertain future after it was revealed that the place they have been calling home, an orphanage faces closure. A foreign based organisation that was supporting the orphanage stopped sending funds, which places the organisation in precarious situation. Read more >>

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