For instance, data compiled by the Education and Health Department of Pader District indicates that since Match to date, up to 930 girls were made pregnant. Arguably, the vice is being fueled by low socio-economic status and illiteracy education.
Simon Wokorach, the Chairperson of Gulu City Boda-boda Association, says they have recorded numerous complaints from various cyclists, majority of whom are from Omoro, Nwoya, Amuru, Oyam, Pader and Kole Districts. He says they have reported the matter to police for further inquiries.
Pontus Onzima, the Chief Warden Queen Elizabeth National park, says they have registered more cases of poaching compared to the period before the lock down. Over 60 poachers have been arrested between March and May compared to only 20 in February.
Johnson Mumbere a Boda Boda cyclist remains bitter that he expected the president to allow upcountry transport to start operating. Although the President emphasized the distribution of free food to people affected by the lockdown, Mumbere says that he has no hope that he will receive the relief.
Dr James Muliwabyo, the Health Centre in Charge Kasese Municipal Health Centre III says the number of patients coming to the facility has drastically gone down in the last two weeks. Muliwabyo says on average the facility is currently receiving between 30 and 40 outpatients daily from the previous 60.
The Kasese LC V vice chairperson Gideon Ntabose says that as local government they must be responsible in ensuring that the residents in the district survive through this period.
