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Children in Acholi turn to stone crushing, sand mining

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several primary school children in the Acholi sub-region are working in stone quarries and sand mining businesses as schools remain closed. Schools were closed last week for 42 days following a surge in the number of covid-19 infections. The children aged between 10 to 16 …

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Wakiso health officials raise concern over stone quarry sites

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Health authorities in Wakiso district have raised concerns over the poor conditions of workers in stone quarries. The district has over 78 stone aggregate sites located in Kasanje, Kakiri, Mende and Namayumba. The sites are dusty exposing the workers to health risks which include …

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