Fear grips Namalu as street children turn to crime and drug abuse

Residents of Namalu, Uganda, are reporting an increase in crime and drug abuse among local street children. Community members are calling for urgent government intervention as the situation escalates into physical confrontations.
Why it matters
The report sheds light on the socio-economic challenges facing youth in rural Uganda and the resulting strain on community safety and public order.
Fear grips Namalu as street children turn to crime and drug abuse
The article reports on local community concerns and quotes residents directly without injecting editorial opinion.
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