Uganda: Sir Apollo Kaggwa Sued Over Caning

A parent who says her child was flogged and permanently injured by two teachers of Sir Apollo Kaggwa primary school has sued for Shs 160m.

Lilah Babirye has filed a suit in the High court, complaining that her son Naswif Katongole has been out of school for two years as a result. In the suit filed on May 14, Babirye states that in September 2011, two teachers, Joseph Owino and Grace Lumu, assaulted Katongole.

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