The imp act of Karamojong incursions on the socioeconomic development of the neighboring districts; a case study of Bunambutye sub county, Sironko district
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2010-09
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Kampala International University, Institute of Continuing and Distance Studies
Abstract
This study examined the impact of the Karamojong Cattle rustling on the Socio-Economic
Development of Sironko District, taking the case of Bunambutye Sub County. Development was
treated on four dimensions of primary school education, Health service delivery, Agricultural
Productivity and Infrastructural development. Using semi-structured questionnaire, key
informant interview and Focus Group Discussion, 205 questionnaires were recovered and
interesting results were found.
The findings indicated that the incursions affected primary school education in the context of
displacement of the families and thus the school going pupils, health service delivery was
equally affected through displacement. Divergent opinion however existed on whether the cattle
rustling are indeed done by the Karamojong or other parties. The community believed the raid is
done with a joint effort between the Karamojong and military forces in Uganda. The cluster
settlement (along the main roads and centers) indirectly led to collapse of infrastructure since
they (infrastructure) became defunct in areas witl10ut settlement.
It is therefore, highly recommended that the current Bulambuli District Local Government
pursue deliberate actions to improve educational standards and infrastructural development in the
education and health sectors. A greater concern also aroused which sighted the need to
strengthen and reinforce the mandate of the regional steering body responsible for handling cases
arising from Karamojong cattle rustling. This will avert the violation of the agreement by the
Karamojong when granted permission to graze in the neighboring districts. The study, therefore,
found a strong negative impact of the Incursion on Development.
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A research project submitted to the Institute of Continuing and Distance Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Award of Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building of Kampala International University
Keywords
incursions, socioeconomic development, Karamojong