URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG THE YOUTH A CASE STUDY OF LUBAGA DIVISION IN KAMPALA DISTRICT IN CENTRAL UGANDA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL ii

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES vii

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS viii

ABSTRACT ix

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 4

1.3 Purpose of the study 4

1.4 Research Objectives 4

1.5 Research Questions 5

1.6 Scope of the study 5

1.6.1 Geographical scope 5

1.6.2 Content scope 5

1.6.3 Time Scope 5

1.7 Significance of the study 6

CHAPTER TWO 7

LITERATURE REVIEW 7

2.0 Introduction 7

2.1 Causes of unemployment among the youth 7

2.2 Consequences of youth unemployment 9

2.3 Ways of addressing youth unemployment among the youth 12

CHAPTER THREE 15

METHODOLOGY 15

3.0 Introduction 15

3.1 Research Design 15

3.1.0 Sample selection methods and size 15

3.1.1. Selection of communities 15

3.2 Sampling procedures 15

3.3 Sample size and selection 15

3.4 Data collection Instruments 16

3.5 Data collection Procedure 17

3.6 Data Processing 17

3.7 Data Analysis 18

3.8 Qualitative data analysis 18

3.9 Validity and Reliability of Instruments 18

3.9.1 Validity 18

3.9.2 Reliability 19

3.10 Limitations of the Study 19

CHAPTER FOUR 20

PRESENTATIONS, INTEPRETATIONS AND ANALYSIS OF DATA 20

4.0 Introduction 20

4.1 Demographic characteristics of respondents 20

4.1.1 Gender of Respondents 20

4.1.4 Educational Levels of the Respondents 21

4.1.4 Age of the respondents 22

4.2 Findings on causes of Youth Unemployment in Lubaga division, Kampala, Uganda 23

CHAPTER FIVE 32

SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 32

5.0 Introduction 32

5.1 .1 Demographic characteristics of respondents 32

5.1.2 Causes of Youth Unemployment Lubaga division, Kampala 33

5.1.3 Findings on the effects of youth unemployment in Lubaga division 34

5.1.3 Findings on the solutions of youth unemployment in Lubaga division 35

5.2 Conclusion 36

5.3 Recommendations 37

REFERENCES 39

APPENDICES 41

APPENDIX 1: QUESTIONNAIRE 41

APPENDIX II: INTERVIEW GUIDE . 44

APPENDIX III TIME FRAME 45

ABSTRACT 

This study was carried out in the community of Lubaga Division of Kampala District after identifying the poor conditions youths in this area face. The study had aimed at identifying the causes, effects and solutions of increasing rate of urban unemployment among the youth in Lubaga Division and exploring the measures that can be put in place to combat these youth problems. The study used descriptive research design and employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches in the search for the information. The major causes of increasing rate of urban unemployment among the youth were found to be, Lack of skills and experiences, tribalism, this is where bosses employ people of their tribe hence leaving the qualified ones, negative attitude towards work among the youth. Over population among the youth. Lack of relevant information on job chances most jobs are advertised in newspapers, over radio but youth have no chance of getting such information. rack of self—confidence and self-esteem, limited resources to start up a business for example and and capital. The study concluded that causes of increasing rate of urban unemployment, not only affected youth but also the whole community is affected in a way that it lags behind in terms of development when you compare it with other areas with well to do societies. .t was recommended that to fight urban unemployment youth need to be sensitized and informed about the causes, effects and solutions of urban unemployment among the youth. The study also recommended that efforts should be raised to help youth financially and practically equip them with skills to enable them create employment opportunities for themselves and reduce poverty levels and unemployment