PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says Vice-President Mutale Nalumango’s call for vulnerable women to get pregnant in order to benefit from the social cash transfer is disrespectful, arguing that women are not just carrier bags for babies. Last week, Vice-President Nalumango said she would not withdraw her “imita ufole” remark, as it was made to show that government was currently helping vulnerable pregnant mothers. Prior to that, several stakeholders, including NGOCC, had called on her to retract the statement. In an interview, Saturday, Nakacinda said women should not be viewed as carrier bags for babies but should be encouraged to be productive and earn a decent income. “Before we even talk of encouraging people to produce more, the level...

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