George Bita
22 July 2008
Kampala — SEVEN people, including a headmaster, will spend six months in jail for lacking latrines at home. They are Shaban Isiko, Bernard Kirunda, Bernard Babwone, Moses Kabweru, Jamilu Mukuba, Ismail Balazaine and Yonasani Kibampawo.
Isiko is the director and headmaster of Namaato Nursery and Primary School. The Namutumba Grade One Magistrate, Mesach Emoru, convicted them on Friday.
The prosecutor, Patrick Tigawalana, told court that lack of latrines was likely to lead to an outbreak of cholera in the district.
Francis Kyakulaga, the district health inspector, ordered the swoop in which 30 people, 23 of whom are yet to appear in court, were arrested.
Kyakulaga said the most affected sub-counties were Magada and Namutumba town council.
However, many residents attributed the low latrine coverage to sandy soils.
Aggrey Basooma said the it required one to construct latrines with bricks over 30 feet below the ground, a very expensive venture that many could not afford.
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