Uganda: Kampala bans donations to street children!

Uganda's capital Kampala has made it illegal to offer money, food or a donation to street children. Violators of this new law could face a fine of Shs41,350 (about GBP8.65 | €9.80 | $11.00 | ZAR160.00) or up to six months in jail. According to the city's lord mayor, Erias Lukwago, the new law aims to curb the commercial and sexual exploitation of children and also penalises traffickers, agents and parents of the children found begging or selling items on the street.