ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFLICTS ON THE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SERVICES IN KIBOGA DISTRICT, UGANDA.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of Local Government conflicts on the delivery of primary education services in Kiboga District Local Government. The study specifically focused on the following objectives; to find out the effects of political conflicts on the delivery of primary education services in Kiboga district; to assess the effects of role/self interest conflicts on the delivery of primary education services in Kiboga district; to establish how land related conflicts had affected the delivery of primary education services in Kiboga district; and to assess how procurement related conflicts had affected the delivery of primary education services in Kiboga district. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods, Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion, interview guide were used as research instruments to collect data. Documentary review was also carried out to augment data from the field. To ensure validity and reliability, the research instrument were pre-tested before they were used in the field. Descriptive statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) that helped to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis based on themes of study. The findings indicated that all forms of local government conflicts have negative effect on delivery of primary education services in Kiboga District. It was concluded that local government conflicts have negative impact on delivery of primary education services. However, it is not easy to do away with conflicts being natural, they should be managed proactive. The study recommends that there should be induction of newly elected councilors and technocrats in the operation of local government. And the root causes of these conflicts be identified and addressed to create a conducive environment to attract both the technocrats and elected councilors to work in harmony, as away of improving delivery of primary education services.