By Marion Assimwe
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has stated that she will conduct a probe into the alleged starvation of youths in Northern Uganda correctional homes.
The Prime Minister’s pledge comes in response to concerns made by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa in his communication to the House on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (Center) and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa (R)
“I’ve seen disturbing images of Karamoja youth starving in remand homes.” “Whoever is responsible for getting people to that point should be held accountable,” Tayebwa said.
21 young boys were reportedly starved to death when they were freed from the Gulu Remand Home last week, according to Napak District Woman MP Hon. Faith Nakut.
She continued by saying that they are currently receiving rehabilitation at a medical facility in the Kotido District, where one of the boys recently passed away and was buried.
What will you do, Madam Prime Minister, to help this hospital care for these boys? Will you take action to support the family of the deceased son?
Children at a criminal session in one of Uganda’s remand homes
She continued by saying that many detention homes in Uganda only have a few resources available to care for the juveniles in their care.
The prime minister promised to give the ministry of health instructions to see to it that the rehabilitation centers for youth and others are elevated to Health Center III status.
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Deputy Speaker charged the Prime Minister with delivering a thorough report on the subject to the House.