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Communities Life in Uganda |
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Life in Uganda through the eyes of Little BIG Africa |
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Casual Workers |
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Casual Workers Casual Workers in Uganda are often referred to as “Jua Kalis” a term borrowed from Swahili or “Leja leja’s” in Luganda. These workers have no permanent or formal employment and will do any assigned task, usually at very short notice, to earn a minimal amount of cash in hand. Jua Kali are generally illiterate, unemployed youths, who are school dropouts (from either primary or O-level secondary school level). They can be both men and women, although more often thought of as men. These casual workers will wake up with no programme for the day and find any work that is available. This work can include digging land, constructing granaries, clearing trenches for water drainage, lifting and shifting sacks of produce such as beans, flour or cement, riding bodabodas – generally any type of unskilled labour. On a very good day, a jua kali can earn up to 5,000/= (£2) by shifting a large number of sacks or bricks, though it is common for casual workers to sleep hungry, having found no work for the day. Mechanic The mechanic profession in Manafwa is dominated by men, and there are not known to be any female mechanics in the district. Most of the mechanics in Manafwa are also semi-qualified, with very few degree or diploma holders. They learn their trade as apprentices from other experienced mechanics, and work on bicycles, motorbikes, vehicles and generators. Their daily income can greatly vary depending on the clientele, the location of the garage, the season and the skills of the mechanic. Many young men choose this as their profession and learn from observing others and putting into practise what they have learnt. It may however be difficult to build up a client base or to afford many of the tools needed for the work. Brick Makers and Masons Brick making is a common activity in Manafwa District, although a lot of bricks are made on demand as there are few people who are building using bricks in the district. To make bricks, one needs a small piece of land, which is dug and the soil mixed with water. |
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