A section of women in Butaleja District, who acquired customary land titles from the government, are now using them as security to get loans from banks and micro-finance institutions.

Ms Jesca Nahyuha, a widow and resident of Mirembe Village, Kachonga Parish in Mazimasa Sub-county, Butaleja District, said : “When my husband died, my in-laws had started grabbing my land because they believe that when a man dies, a woman has no say on the land.”

“But I was advised to register the remaining land. I registered the land and got ownership. Since I got the titles my life has changed,” Ms Nahyuha said.

The Uganda Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare (UCOBAC) has been instrumental in helping Nahyuha and other women in the district acquire customary land titles.

Ms Stella Namugombe, a resident of Naweyo Sub County, used her land title to obtain a loan to enhance her business in Nabiganda Town Council.

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