Uganda, Oct. 12 -- A human rights activist has petitioned High Court seeking to compel government to pay school fees for candidates who are reporting back to school on Thursday.
The petitioner, Mr Gideon Tugume, the Executive Director for Human Rights Defenders Association, says most parents have lost businesses such as bars, open markets, events, music events, health clubs, which were closed as a measure to curb the spread of coronavirus.
He also argues that before the lockdown was announced in March, parents had paid school fees and other requirements but the term ended prematurely.
Mr Tugume filed the suit on October 7, saying if government does not pay the fees, court should stop the reopening of education institutions.
He also want...