“My income has become lower”- Ugandan farmer with 12 wives, 102 children and 568 grandchildren considers family planning

The decision to have more children is being re-evaluated by a Ugandan man, Mzee Musa Hasahya, who has 12 wives and 102 children. He has expressed his struggle in managing his large family and has encouraged his wives to consider family planning. The 67-year-old farmer cited the increasing cost of living in Bugisa, Uganda, as a significant factor contributing to his financial strain. As a result, he has advised his wives of childbearing age to consider contraception. He also discouraged others from marrying more than four wives due to the challenging economic conditions. With 568 grandchildren, Musa lives in a 12-bedroom house and, as the village chairperson and businessman, had initially expanded his family when he had the financial means and land. However, he is now requesting government assistance as he is finding it difficult to provide education for all his children. Despite the large family, they generally have good relations.