Summary:
- According to Rev. Canon Bangi, these dropouts have led many girls to seek employment in bars, while boys often end up doing casual labor and falling into bad company, engaging in drug and alcohol abuse.
RUKUNGIRI: The Archdeacon for Bugangari Archdeaconry of North Kigezi Diocese, Rev. Canon Elias Bangi has expressed concern over the increasing school dropout rates, particularly among girls in Rukungiri District.
According to Rev. Canon Bangi, these dropouts have led many girls to seek employment in bars, while boys often end up doing casual labor and falling into bad company, engaging in drug and alcohol abuse.
He made these remarks during an interview with our reporter on Saturday, shortly after a thanksgiving service in Nyankoro zone, Rwanyaja Church of Uganda Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The service was organized to help the church prepare for Christmas Day celebrations.
Rev. Canon Bangi urged children to stay committed to their education to secure a brighter future and called on parents to take responsibility for their children’s education and well-being.
CUE IN REV CANON BANGI…..ON DROPOUT……RR//
The head of laity for Bugangari Archdeaconry, Kwesiga Boaz Rutera, also addressed the congregation, urging families to embrace Jesus Christ as a solution to domestic challenges. Kwesiga noted that many families struggling with disputes often lack Christ at the center of their homes. He emphasized that when the head of the family prays and adheres to Christian values, it becomes easier to manage family issues peacefully and avoid conflict with spouses.
Kwesiga further pointed out that poverty is a major factor contributing to domestic violence, especially in cases where men fail to provide for their families’ basic needs. He stressed that many men have abandoned their responsibilities, leaving their families without essentials such as food, shelter, clothing, and school fees.
He called on men to return to their homes, work diligently, and seek Jesus Christ as their savior to overcome these challenges.
CUE IN KWESIGA……ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE……RR/ENG//
