Uganda, April 16 -- Primary schools in Busoga Sub-region have asked the government to lift a ban on importation of used computers.

They argue that once the ban is lifted, more students will be able to access to them.

During the reading of the 2009/2010 financial year National Budget, the government imposed a ban on importation of used computers with a view to combating the accumulation of electronic waste in the country.

Speaking at the launch of a Robotics Hub for Busoga Sub-region at Karibu International Primary School in Nabirye Village, Nakalama Sub-county in Iganga District, one of the school directors, Mr Patrick Lwasampijja, said the ban on importation of old computers is hurting them.

"There are so many computers, which are be...