How we use our money: Students speak out
Jan 27, 2009
Staying in vogue<br>When strap-less blouses are in vogue, Gloria wants to have one because Phionah has got it. At such a time, Gloria will not care to remember that Phionah comes from a well-to-do background. So she asks daddy for pocket money.
Staying in vogue
When strap-less blouses are in vogue, Gloria wants to have one because Phionah has got it. At such a time, Gloria will not care to remember that Phionah comes from a well-to-do background. So she asks daddy for pocket money.
Eating and niceties
Doreen Nasubo, a student at the Islamic University in Mbale, says during her time at Wanyange Girls’ School, she spent pocket money on eats. “I couldn’t do without juices and sweets,†she says.
Airtime
Twenty years ago, there were no mobile phones, but today, things have changed. Even though most schools have strict policies on ownership and use of mobile phones, students sneak them into their dormitories. But these gadgets have to be serviced with airtime.
Puffs and alcohol
Norman Ofoirwoth who attended St. Noah Mawaggali in Njeru, says ‘bad boys’ had no problem sending people to the neighbourhood for booze and cigarettes. But puffs and alcohol may not seem that bad when you consider recent media reports that some children are into a drug commonly known as kuber.
Sweet teens
An adolescent in love will only think about how to get his parents send him more money. This is used to shower girlfriends and boyfriends with gifts.
Spendthrifts
Some students are extravagant. By the time of the next visitation, they are indebted to their friends. Their money will go into repaying debts.
Generosity
If you have a child who is selfless, you should not be cross that he or she asks for more money too often.
Thieves
Zulaika was in Kibibi SS in Mpigi, but she could not live with was theft. “Students steal their colleagues’ property;whatever they can get their hands on it,†she says.
When strap-less blouses are in vogue, Gloria wants to have one because Phionah has got it. At such a time, Gloria will not care to remember that Phionah comes from a well-to-do background. So she asks daddy for pocket money.
Eating and niceties
Doreen Nasubo, a student at the Islamic University in Mbale, says during her time at Wanyange Girls’ School, she spent pocket money on eats. “I couldn’t do without juices and sweets,†she says.
Airtime
Twenty years ago, there were no mobile phones, but today, things have changed. Even though most schools have strict policies on ownership and use of mobile phones, students sneak them into their dormitories. But these gadgets have to be serviced with airtime.
Puffs and alcohol
Norman Ofoirwoth who attended St. Noah Mawaggali in Njeru, says ‘bad boys’ had no problem sending people to the neighbourhood for booze and cigarettes. But puffs and alcohol may not seem that bad when you consider recent media reports that some children are into a drug commonly known as kuber.
Sweet teens
An adolescent in love will only think about how to get his parents send him more money. This is used to shower girlfriends and boyfriends with gifts.
Spendthrifts
Some students are extravagant. By the time of the next visitation, they are indebted to their friends. Their money will go into repaying debts.
Generosity
If you have a child who is selfless, you should not be cross that he or she asks for more money too often.
Thieves
Zulaika was in Kibibi SS in Mpigi, but she could not live with was theft. “Students steal their colleagues’ property;whatever they can get their hands on it,†she says.