Parliament has directed the government to come up with a regulatory framework to guide and monitor Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests in the country.
Led by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, legislators during yesterday’s afternoon sitting advised the concerned government officials to come up with the regulations following the mayhem the tests were having on families.
Tayebwa said during his communication as legislators listened attentively that the government needs to guid the nation as innocent children are falling victim.
The remarks follow a recent surge in more men demanding DNA tests for their children, a confirmation made last month by Simon Mundeyi, the Internal Affairs Ministry spokesperson.
Mudenyi acknowledged that the need for the service had increased by 70 per cent.
Against this background, Tayebwa then directed that an official statement on DNA be presented to the House on Tuesday next week.
The Minister for Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi confirmed the seriousness of the matter stating that it needs to be looked into.
