By Frank KamuntuÂ
The Head Of Department Resource Mobilisation at Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC), Dr. Khanakwa Sarah PhD, has emphasised the critical need for unity among the Bamasaba, noting that it’s one of the core principles of development.
Dr. Khanakwa, who is also eyeing the parliamentary seat for Namisindwa District woman member of parliament, made the clarion call on Saturday at the imbalu launch of Wabwala clan in Namisindwa District.
It was a joyous moment as Bamasaba of Wabwala Clan of the present day Namisindwa County and well-wishers gathered at Buwatuwa sub County cultural site to launch the clan’s Imbalu Festival
She asked the cultural leaders to foster unity and preserve the cultural heritage of Bamasaba, urging that uniting people promotes prosperity and national development
“However, I urge you, the cultural leader, to devise measures to curb teenage pregnancies that marr Imbalu festivities and as we practice our culture and customs we should protect the lives of vulnerable persons, specifically the youth and most importantly the girl child,” Dr. Khanakwa emphasized.
She says that during Imbalu festivities, little girls are seen roaming around for days away from home without knowing how protected they are as they move with the drums. HIV is on the rise, early marriages are on the rise, school dropout is on the rise, and unfortunately, it affects more of the young girls and the boys.
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