"During this time, students may face increased pressure, leading to disengagement, especially if struggling academically due to financial challenges among others," says a report by a youth-focused NGO, Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU).
Additionally, 14 percent identified a lack of childcare support in case the mother returns to school, and 12 percent pointed to inflexible school policies towards student-mothers.
Godfrey Kalema, one of the child vendors, says that they do not have money for school fees and other requirements, which has forced them to remain on the street.
