Uganda: Teaching School Children the Value of Saving

Kampala — It was a moment of excitement as well as anxiety on Thursday afternoon last week for Jojana Primary School students who had long waited to break open their savings kits. Each knew how much exactly they saved and couldn't wait for close of school before they could rush and put their hard saved money into use.

It was like a dream come true. While others wanted to buy computerised games, others opted for shoes, and others again chose to invest in scholastic materials. One could have easily felt envious for not saving. "When I get my money I am going to buy school and personal property, clothes and sandals," said Janet Nkinzi of primary five who had saved Shs2,000 after five weeks. By school and personal property Janet meant books, pens, school covers and a set. All this appears too much for Shs2,000 but Janet said she would buy one at a time until she acquires all.

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