Napak district woman MP Faith Nakut has called on government to revise its policy of abolishing the boarding section in UPE and USE schools.

Speaking in parliament yesterday, Nakut argued that the policy is detrimental and affects access to education especially to learners who walk long distances to schools across the country.

She pointed out examples in Karamoja, where some schools are far away from communities yet learners can easily be absorbed in the boarding section to avoid the distances.

The legislator also argues that the boarding section can help in taming children particularly those from Karamoja from being lured and trafficked into the streets of Kampala and other towns in the country.

Nakut prayed to government to come up with strong policies and measures that protect children and their well-being.

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