DAR ES SALAAM — [Independent (Kampala)] Jinja, Uganda -- A growing number of child-headed families on Kisima II Island in Jinja City are struggling to survive, with many children dropping out of school to take responsibility for siblings after being abandoned by their parents. Kisima II Primary School, located on the island, started the 2026 academic year with 200 pupils, including 104 girls and 96 boys. However, school records indicate a sharp decline in numbers as learners progress to higher classes.
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