Uganda, April 25 -- A parent, who claims his daughter was expelled while in Primary Four for being pregnant after undergoing mandatory testing at the school, has sued the learning institution before Tororo High Court in Eastern Uganda.

Mr David Wafula filed his lawsuit on April 23 against the management of Busumba Primary School in the border district of Busia. He is seeking general damages to be awarded to himself and his daughter for the violation of their constitutionally-guaranteed rights.

Women with a Mission (WWM), a non-government organisation, jointly filed the lawsuit.

Declarations sought

Mr Wafula, who is seeking at least six declarations, claims that several of his daughter's human rights, including the right to privacy, we...