Katende Says No

Katende Says No is a vital educational reader, often attributed to David Mulwa, designed to teach primary school students about the importance of assertiveness and resisting peer or social pressure. The narrative focuses on Katende, a young character who faces a difficult moral decision and must draw on their courage to firmly refuse a harmful or inappropriate situation, possibly related to early social challenges or health risks like HIV/AIDS. As part of the Junior Lifesavers Series by Longhorn Publishers, the story promotes personal safety, self-respect, and ethical decision-making, providing a relatable model for standing up for one's values.