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By Francis Longom-Moroto A recent stakeholder engagement in Karamoja brought together Members of Parliament, education officials, civil society organizations, and development partners to address the persistent barriers to education in the region, particularly within mining communities. The discussions centered on child labor, school feeding, infrastructure gaps, and the need for …

Bare-chested miners dig pits to look for gold in Odupi sub county, Uganda. Image by Richard Drasimaku. Whether in Uganda or Burundi, gold mining remains predominantly artisanal and rudimentary. Many miners do not care about their health, less about the environment. By Richard Drasimaku and Renovat Ndabashinze November 15, 2023 …