for veterans of the liberation struggle in allocation of land, and women’s temporary special measures in universities enrolment, representation in Parliament and duty free importation of essential equipment to enhance their standard of living such as cars. 25.5. Government is running programmes on radio and television to foster patriotism in citizens. There is also a National Youth Service Programme that inculcates a sense of nationalism and patriotism among the youth. National Strategic studies in all colleges is now part of the curriculum and the National Pledge introduced in schools all work towards inculcating patriotism among citizens. Challenges 25.6. The following challenges have been noted: a. Resource constraints limit Government efforts to address concerns of the above mentioned groups of people. b. Effects of globalisation have degraded the moral and cultural values of the young people. c. There is resentment against some of the patriotism-inculcating programmes such as the national pledge and national youth service. Responses 25.7. The following measures have been adopted as a response to the challenges noted: a. The curricula for primary and secondary schools now include cultural education at all levels and awareness on patriotisminculcating programmes continue to be held. b. Government continues to encourage the media fraternity to have an editorial slant giving prominence to the promotion and protection of local cultural practices. . Page | 67