Mugerwa turns to farming after 47 years as taxi driver
After 47 years working as a taxi driver in Kampala, Peter Mugerwa has transitioned to a new life as a farmer in Luweero District. His wife, Annet Nandudu, led the move to the village to establish a sustainable farming venture.
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The story illustrates the challenges of urban poverty and the potential for agricultural shifts to improve quality of life for aging workers.
Mr Peter Mugerwa and his wife Nandudu outside their newly-built family house located at Sambwe Village in Luweero District. PHOTO | DAN WANDERA
At 67, Mr Peter Mugerwa might have been expected to enjoy a leisurely retirement, reaping the rewards of his long career. However, his reality is quite different, as he now dedicates his time to farming in Luweero District.
Reflecting on his 47 years in Kampala City as a taxi tout and driver, Mr Mugerwa considers much of that time as unproductive, despite owning over five acres of land in Luweero that for long lay bare. His job in the city provided only for the family’s basic needs, confining them to a modest rented house in a Kampala suburb, where living conditions deteriorated as he grew older.
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