When the allure of gold is too strong for pupils

Leonard Andrew answers a question from his teacher in a classroom at Nyarugusu Primary School, Geita Region. Several children are working in gold mines in the region. PHOTO I BENARD LUGONGO

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Normally they would be eating lunch at their homes and return within an hour to resume classes.

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