Title: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND AND YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF KABAROLE DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY

Authors: *Cliff Richard, ** Professor Amon E. Chaligha and ***Doctor Lucas A. Kisasa

Abstract: This study examined how local government funding impacts youth unemployment in Uganda, specifically in Kabarole District. The research had specific goal: to investigate how Kabarole LGA’s funds contribute to youth entrepreneurship and job creation. The study involved descriptive research design and used mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative approaches) for collecting data. The study used Slovin’s formula to obtain the sample size of 100 from the target population 133 respondents. The study also adopted both purposive sampling and simple random probability sampling procedures. Purposive sampling was used on religious leaders, district political leaders and district officials in the office of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) and district budget handling officials. Simple random sampling was used to all the youth in Kabarole district, simply to allow each youth member in the district to have equal and fair chance of being selected for the study. Lastly the study used questionnaire and interview tools for primary data and documentary review for secondary data. The findings showed that the LGA budget fund effectively supported youth initiatives and entrepreneurial endeavors, resulting in job creation and enhanced self-sufficiency, thus alleviating poverty and improving living standards in the community. In conclusion, access to credit empowered youth to engage in income-generating activities, enhancing their economic status and contributing to household welfare.

Keywords: Local Government, Youth, Unemployment.

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