Parents and guardians have been encouraged to educate their children instead of marrying them off when they are still young.  The call has been made by State Minister of Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi who was speaking at a Church Conference function organised by Unity of Faith conference and Association of Military Fellowship consisting of the team that spreads God’s gospel around the country.

Speaking as the Chief Guest at this function that was held on Thursday, June 20^th at Kazo Model Playground in Kazo Town Council, Kazo District, Minister Balaam condemned the habit of parents especially in Ankole region who force their children to get married when they are still young.

Minister Balaam urged parents and guardians to invest in education, make sure they educate their children in a way of brightening their future. He asked security agencies in Kazo District to arrest any parent found of forcing children to go for marriage or sending them to look for casual jobs when they are still young.

At this function, Deputy Resident District Commission Tumukurate Silivestor noted that he has been fighting with an issue of parents marrying off their children when still young. He said he will continue to work with other security agencies to fight this vice.