Uganda, May 1 -- The First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataaha Museveni has asked parents and caregivers to accord children time to play.

She was speaking during the celebrations to mark the first National Play Day at Kololo Independence Ground on April 30 that aimed at celebrating play as one of the most transformative forces in a child's life.

The day was celebrated under the theme; "Play where imagination takes flight."

The day brought together decision makers, government officials, educators, caregivers, children, development partners and members of the private sector.

Mrs Museveni explained that play contributes to human capital development right from the initial stages of a child's life, so that by the ...