The joint survey carried out by the local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the Zombo district indicates that 65 percent of 100 youths can’t read and write effectively. the survey shows that 65 percent out of 100 youths can’t read and write due to early dropout of pupils from a school in the district.
According to the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Zombo district, Mr. Pius Alitema, He says, from primary 1 to primary 2 the number of children enrolled in schools in the district is overwhelming but by the time they reach Primary 7 the number reduces to 20 pupils in a class meaning that there’s a high dropout rate in the district.
The Executive director of LICO, Mr. Emmy Kizito Kakura says, LICO has organized short-term courses to help uneducated youths with some skills for future development.
The District Community Development Officer Zombo district Mr. Samuel Ocaki attributed the high dropout rate in the district to increased crimes.
