By Weswa Ronnie
MBAL CITY
Lapaire Uganda has today, Friday, 29th August, 2025 partnered with Miss Uganda Foundation to empower teenage mothers in Bugisu sub region through skilling, an event that took place at Namatala Primary School in Mbale City today.
According to John Hilary Balyejjusa, the communication officer at Lapaire Uganda, the initiative has benefited 150 teenage mothers from Mbale, Bududa and Namisindwa districts. He adds that the move is aimed at equipping these teenage mothers with life skills for sustainability.
Brenda Nanyonjo, the Founder of Miss Uganda Foundation says this partnership was done under the “Beauty with Purpose Outreach” program concerning young mothers and teenage pregnancies and early marriages. She adds that the partnership is aimed at ensuring that girl children keep in school adding that they are looking at extending the same initiative across the country.
Naigaga Miriam Norah, the Miss Uganda East and Nabulo Stephanie Gloria, both Miss Uganda contestants say that the teenage pregnancy situation is worrying and calling for immediate action. They add that the advocacy should include both boys and girls for better action.
The beneficiaries were equipped with knitting, tailoring and crafts making skills and later donated with the materials to sustain their skills.
