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Influence of emerging universities in the eastern region of Uganda on the performance of the Islamic University in Uganda.
(2000) Kato, Hussein
DISSERTATION: This study on the influence of emerging universities in Eastern region on the performance of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) was carried out within the IUIU between 2004 – 2006. The study was prompted by the fact that there have been several Universities and University colleges affiliated to some Universities in the central region of Uganda emerging in the last 10 years. Prior to this the IUIU enjoyed the monopoly of provision of higher education in the eastern region. The emergence of the universities was thought to have had an effect on IUIU that was not clear thus calling for this kind of study. The study adopted a survey research design in which interviews were used to collect data from university managers, Deans and heads of departments in the IUIU. Other interviews were held with members of the education office in Mbale, opinion and civic leaders. More data was collected through the use of questionnaires from students on the tasks that IUIU must focus on, the opportunities that the IUIU has over the emerging universities, the constraints faced by the IUIU and the possible strategies that IUIU could adopt so as to remain popular in the region. The results of the study indicate that while there are a number of tasks that IUIU must focus on, there are more opportunities that the university has over the emerging universities in the eastern region. Among these is the fact that IUIU already has some infrastructure in the place that only needs to be expanded to match with the increasing students’ population. The IUIU has started generating its own internal revenue thereby reducing on the dependence syndrome. It is concluded, from the evidence in the study that IUIU has the potential to remain popular in the region and view the emergence of other universities as a good development since they are not out to compete but to work with others in the development of future human resource for this country. The study recommends that the IUIU needs to review some of its programmes and incorporate in them marketable modules that will enable their graduates to adequately fit in the world of work.
Challenges facing the education sector in the decentralization process: the case of Sembabule District
(2004) Galiwango, Hassan W.
DISSERTATION: The current decentralization policy in Uganda originated from the “bush” period (1981-86) when resistance committees were established by the then “rebels” the NRA/M. Following the Mamdani Commission on Local Government system in Uganda whose report was published in 1987, decentralization was launched in 1992, enshrined in the 1995 Constitution and operationalized by the local Governments Act, 1997. One of the functions that were devolved from the central government to the Local Governments was the provision and management of education. In 1997, universal primary education (UPE) was launched with the purpose of providing basic education to all school going children in Uganda. This study “Challenges facing the education sector in the decentralization process” conducted in Sembabule district is and attempt to establish the relationship between decentralization and the delivery and management of the education sector. A number of textbooks, newspapers, reports and journals related to decentralization and education were reviewed and research gaps identified which formed the basis of this study. At practical level a cross section of research was conducted employing both qualitative and quantitative methods. A total of 48 respondents, 8 key informants and three focus group discussions were involved in the generation of primary data.
The impact of off-campus rented accommodation on academic performance of students at Uganda College of commerce Tororo
(2005) Okongo, Wilberforce
DISSERTATION: The study investigated the impact of off-campus rented accommodation on academic performance for students at U.C.C – Tororo. It was prompted by the realization that the public seemed very pessimistic about the academic performance of students in the off-campus rented accommodation. A total of 243 respondents were sampled out from a grand number of 480. This constituted of the students whose academic performance in relation to off-campus rented accommodation was the researchers’ main concern, the teaching staff, selected parents and landlords of the rented premises who provided valuable data. A survey was carried out using questionnaire, interviews and physical observation. The information collected was analyzed using cross tabulation, percentages and chi-square. The findings revealed that, off – campus rented accommodation had both positive and negative effects on academic performance of students in U.C.C Tororo. After presentation, interpretation and analysis of data, discussion were made highlighting both agreement and disagreement with literature. The researcher recommended that maintaining and promoting good academic performance of students in U.C.C, Tororo needed a collective and concerted effort by the college, parents, landlords, and the community around.
An investigation into finances management challenges of private secondary schools in Mbale District.
(2005) Wamala, Samuel
DISSERTATION: This report is on a study at investigating into the finances and management challenges of private secondary schools in Uganda. The study was conducted from ten-sampled secondary schools in Mbale District in the eastern region of Uganda. The study involved 210 respondents: head teachers, one hundred and one students. The study used self-administered questionnaires and an interview guide as the data collection instruments. A review of the relevant written documents was also done to supplement the primary data. The data collected was presented in frequency counts and score tables with varying percentages calculated. Interpretations and conclusions were made according to the number of occurrences of each item. The study findings based on research questions reveled that there is a vast assortment of financial challenges in the management of private secondary schools in Mbale district. This in turn impacted on the staff and student welfare as well as academic performance. From the study findings, it was recommended that private secondary schools should set up income generating projects so as to supplement on the income from students’ school fees. Effective financial management styles was also a vital component to guarantee success. Areas for further research were also suggested as can be seen in Chapter five.
The stakeholders’ perception on the impact of the outreach tutor on classroom instruction in primary schools in Mbale District
(2005) Misanga, Lawrence
DISSERTATION: The study was carried out to investigate perceptions into the impact of the outreach tutor on classroom instruction in primary school in Mbale District. The objectives of the study were to identify the areas of support by the outreach tutor to the headteachers in the improvement of classroom instruction; to assess the outreach tutor’s support to the teachers in the teaching learning process; to establish the contribution of the outreach tutor in the training of parents and community leaders, and to examine the extent to which the outreach tutors’ support influences pupil academic performance in Primary Leaving Examinations in Mbale district. A descriptive research design was used to sample subjects and collect data from headteachers, deputy headteachers, teachers and chairpersons of school management committees, which comprised of a representative total of 200 subjects. The research instruments used were interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions and documentary reviews. Data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Findings revealed that there was substantial support to the headteachers in the improvement of classroom instruction particularly training in personnel skills, monitoring and supervision of classroom instruction, ensuring effective delegation, and team work, effective frequent supervision of headteachers for better results and general management of primary schools. It was also revealed that the outreach tutor supports the teachers in the effective teaching methods, curriculum implementation, making of schemes and lesson plans. Further support to teachers includes the development of instructional materials, supervision in implementing continuous assessment of pupils in schools and in guidance and counseling. Other findings revealed that the outreach tutor contributes in the training of the parents and community leaders in improving classroom instruction through planning, implementing school activities, monitoring learner’s performance and supervising school constructions and repairs. To adduce the relationships, quantitative data was used using Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient, which showed a very strong correlation hence the outreach tutors support influences academic performance in Primary Leaving Examination in Mbale district. In conclusion, the outreach tutor supports the head teachers in various areas in classroom instruction through mentoring, the classroom teachers are supported in the teaching learning process and the parents and community leaders are supported in the activities for improvement of their schools. All the activities done are geared towards improvement of classroom instruction. It was recommend that the Ministry of Education and Sports retains the outreach tutor or the CCT as according to the findings he/she influences the academic performance of the pupils in primary schools. The outreach tutor should continue to be delegated by the Assistant Commissioner for Education (DEO) as a technical advisor in the appointment of school management committee members, the outreach tutor should continue mentoring headteachers on management roles and some other school based activities and the outreach tutor should continue to support the teachers in the teaching/leaning process. However, he/she should be sufficiently facilitated to enable him/her perform even better.
The impact of students’ indiscipline on school management in secondary school in Mbale District.
(2005) Namakholo Wanalobi F.D. 2005
DISSERTATION: This research was conducted to focus on the impact of students’ indiscipline on school management systems in Uganda and in particular Mbale district. The study that aimed at establishing the seriousness of the effects that indiscipline causes on school management systems was prompted by the public concern, especially through mass media, that indiscipline in educational institution has become rampant all over the world. To investigate the problem ten schools were sampled for the study; but to include day, boarding, single sex, mixed, private, government aided, ordinary and advanced level schools. The participants included: 10 head teachers sampled purposively randomly, 50 teachers and 40 members of Board of Governors/parents, Teachers Association randomly selected and 20 student leaders picked purposively randomly. A total of 120 persons participated in the study. The Headteachers were served with a key informants questionnaire guide which yielded quantitative data. Others were treated to the focus group discussion interview guide. Data was collected both quantitatively and qualitatively, coded, analyzed and triangulated. The Chi-square statistical analysis was used and it yielded significant results leading to the ejection of all the null hypotheses. The researcher discussed the results relating the findings to those of the authorities quoted in the literature review. In the final analysis it was found that students’ indiscipline has a strong effect on the smooth running of school management systems in secondary schools in Uganda. The researcher recommended that school administrators need to get more exposure on the challenges exhibited by the increasing indiscipline of students so that they can come up with a common stand on how to deal with them.
The impact of records management on school administration secondary schools of Kumi District.
(2005) Okol, Charles
DISSERTATION: The topic of the study “The Impact of Records Management on School Administration Secondary Schools of Kumi District.” The problem the researcher identified, which precipitated the need to undertake this study, was the outcry triggered off by the stakeholders in Kumi district, over the quality of school administration, carried out by headteachers without basic knowledge, skills and training, in record management. In order to investigate into this problem, the researcher, selected the twenty schools for the study through a random sample. The schools were picked from among government aided, private, day and boarding, single sex and mixed secondary schools in Kumi district. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling, drawing five respondents from each school, thus totaling one hundred altogether. Headteachers, were identified as the key informants and were treated to a key informants self-administered questionnaire guide, which yielded the quantitative data required for the study. The other category of respondents were treated to a focus group discussion instrument, which yielded the qualitative data required. The qualitative and quantitative data were coded, analyzed and triangulated. The researcher, employed the chi-square statistical analysis procedure for data analysis, which yielded significant results, calling for the rejection of all the null hypotheses. The researcher finally, discussed the results, relating his findings to those of the authorities quoted in the related literature. In the final analysis, the findings of the study showed that records management had a significant impact on school administration in the sampled secondary schools of study.
An investigation into the factors influencing job satisfaction of teachers in selected secondary schools in Mbale town
(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-03) Namuganza, Mwajuma
This. study was carried out to investigate into the factors influencing job satisfaction of teachers in selected secondary schools, in Mbale town. Satisfaction, related to intrinsic factors (professional development and profession advancement) and extrinsic factors (remuneration, working conditions, supervision and interpersonal relationships) were examined. The instrument used was questionnaire and forty questionnaires were distributed to forty respondents, thirty were returned duly filled, the data collected was analyzed quantitatively by the application of percentages and the chi-square statistical technique. The data collected was to answer three research questions as follows: 1. What are the opinions of teachers about job satisfaction with respect to instructional performance, interpersonal relationships and relationship with administrators, non-teaching tasks, working conditions, remuneration, professional development and career advancement? 2. Is there any difference between male and female teachers in selected secondary schools regarding their job satisfaction? 3. Is there any difference between graduate and non graduate teachers regarding their job satisfaction in selected secondary schools in Mbale town?
The impact of records management on school administration in secondary schools of Kumi district
(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-03) Okol, Charles
The topic of this study was: - "The Impact or Records Management on School Administration in Secondary schools of Kumi District" The problem the researcher identified, which precipitated the need to undertake this study, was the outcry triggered of by the stakeholders in Kumi district, over the quality of school administration, carried out by head teachers without basic knowledge, skills and training, in records management. In order to investigate into this problem, the researcher. selected the twenty schools for the study through a random sample. The schools were picked from among government aided, private, day, boarding, single sex and mixed secondary schools in Kumi district. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling, drawing five from each school, thus totaling one hundred altogether. Head teachers were identified as the key informants and were treated to a key informants self-administered 'questionnaire guide, which yielded the quantitative data required for the study.
An investigation into Finances and Management challenges of private secondary schools in Mbale district
(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-05) Wamala, Samuel
This report is on a study that aimed at investigating into the finances and management challenges of private secondary schools in Uganda. The study was conducted from ten-sampled secondary schools in Mbale District in the eastern region of Uganda. The study involved 210 respondents: ten head teachers, one hundred teachers and one hundred students. The study used self-administered questionnaires and an interview guide as the data collection instruments. A review of the relevant written documents was also done to supplement the primary data. The data collected was presented in frequency counts and score tables with varying percentages calculated. Interpretations and conclusions were made according to the number of occurrences of each item. The study findings based on research questions revealed that there is a vast assortment of financial challenges in the management of private secondary schools in Mbale district.
The impact of students' indiscipline on school management in secondary schools in Mbale district
(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-05) Namakholo, Dorothy
This research was conducted to focus on the impact of students' indiscipline on school management systems in Uganda and in particular Mbale District. The study that aimed at establishing the seriousness of the effects that indiscipline causes on school management systems was prompted by the public concern, especially through mass media, that indiscipline in educational institutions has become rampant all over the world. To investigate the problem ten schools were sampled for the study; but to include day, boarding, single sex, mixed, private, government aided, ordinary and advanced level schools. The participants included: 10 head teachers sampled purposively randomly, 50 teachers and 40 members of Board of Governors, Parents, Teachers Association randomly selected and 20 student leaders picked purposively randomly. A total of 120 persons participated in the study. The Head teachers were served with a key informants' questionnaire guide which yielded quantitative data. Others were treated to the focus group discussion interview guide.
Perceptions of students’ quality and academic performance in PTCs a case in eastern Uganda.
(2006) Ejalu, Valerian
DISSERTATION The study was designed to investigate perceptions of students’ quality and academic performance in Primary Teachers’ Colleges in Eastern Uganda. Three primary Teachers’ Colleges situated in Soroti, Kumi and Pallisa districts respectively were sampled for the study. The antecedents of concern included perceptions of the quality of students’ academic background prior to admission to the Primary Teachers’ Colleges, Tutors’ classroom practices and competence and the relationship between students’ academic background and their performance in the final examinations. Results indicated that there is no significant relationship between tutors perception of student quality and their performance as indicated by a correlation co efficiency of 0.1. But conclusively there exists a significant relationship between students “(O) level performance and their performance in the final PTC Examinations, as revealed by a correlation co efficiency of 0.76. Analysis of the data collected however indicates further that a number of underlying variable are associated with the students’ poor performance in the final PTC Examinations.
The relationship between teacher job satisfaction and pupils’ academic performance in primary schools in Busede Sub County, Jinja District
(2006) Kazibwe, Michael
DISSERTATION: This study investigated the relationship between teacher job satisfaction and pupils’ academic performance in primary schools in Jinja district. Two null hypotheses were tested:- 1. There is a relationship between teacher job satisfaction and teachers delivery of services in primary schools. 2. There is a relationship between teacher financial rewards and academic performance in schools. The researcher employed a case study research design and a total of 143 teachers and head teachers participated in the study, through questionnaires. Frequency distributions of the respondents indicating the level of usefulness for each job satisfier was done in the process of testing the two null hypotheses. The Chi-square test was used to test the two hypotheses. The first null hypothesis was retained because the Chi-square test results were found to be significant at the level of 0.05. The second null hypothesis was rejected because the results of the chi-square were found to be insignificant at the level of 0.05. The study recommended a dire need for the Ministry of Education and Sports to put in place and strengthen the job satisfiers that enhance pupils’ academic performance.
An investigation into the causes of the girl child drop out in upper primary classes in Kiboga District
(2006) Mubiru, Yunus Hakim
DISSERTATION: The study was designed to investigate the major causes of the girl child dropout in upper primary classes in Kiboga District. This was necessitated by the decreasing numbers of girls at post primary level of education in Kibogo district. To collect data, the study was guided by the following three research questions; 1. What are the major causes of the girl child dropout in upper primary classes in Kiboga district? 2. Do socio-economic factors have any impact on the dropout of the girl-child in upper primary classes in Kiboga district? 3. What retention mechanisms are put in place to affect girl child education in Kiboga district? The researcher further administered the questionnaire and interviews as key instruments in addition to focus group discussion (FGDs) and observations which were used for triangulation purposes. Key informants included DEO Kiboga, head teachers, teachers, and girls in upper classes, some of the girl child dropouts, SMC members and parents among others. Furthermore, the findings showed that, the key challenges to “girls” education in Kibgoa district were: • Lack of school requirements, cultural bias, excessive home chores, inadequate school facilities and poor economic family background inter alias. To check on the dropout rate, the study recommend among other things that; • There should be all round gender sensitization campaigns by the Government of Uganda, foreign and local NGOs plus the community. Illiteracy among parents also need be reduced through adult literacy programmes so as to check on parents’ negative attitude towards girls’ education. • There should be equal opportunities provided to either gender in the home so as to check on the excessive workload put on the girl-child as soonest possible, the government of Uganda should introduce labour saving technologies for example bore holes and saw dust stoves, so as to limit on the time spent by the girl child when collecting water and firewood. Since many young girls were dropping out of school due to lack of financial related requirements, then government should make UPE entirely free for all children in a home. Girl child eliminating costs like lunch and coaching fees, uniform and stationery among others, need be provided (by the government) to ensure that the girl child stays longer in school without being ejected.
The impact of decentralization on infrastructural development in UPE schools in Rakai District.
(2006) Mulindwa, Ismael
DISSERTATIONS: The study explored the impact of decentralization on infrastructure development in UPE schools of Rakai district. The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of decentralization on infrastructure development in UPE schools in the district. The study was guided by the specific objectives that included; to identify the ratio of pupil to infrastructure in UPE schools in the district with regard to classroom, toilet and library, to explore the infrastructure that has been built in the district’s UPE schools before and after decentralization, to establish whether decentralization programs have impacted on provision of classroom, staff houses, libraries and toilet facilities in UPE schools in the district, to examine the role of local councils in infrastructure development in the district’s UPE schools, and to assess the quality of the infrastructure built in the districts UPE school if any. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive survey design both qualitative and quantitative in nature to carry out a study on a sample of 80 respondents selected from 40 UPE schools in Rakai district. The study employed both secondary and primary data from which data was collected using mail questionnaires, interview and observation guides. Data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages and presented using tables. Findings revealed that the ratio of pupils to infrastructure is still high in the district’s UPE schools, although a reasonable number of infrastructure have been added after decentralization in all three cases of classroom, library and toilets. Local councils are however, reluctantly involved in the development of infrastructure in the schools that participated in the study. The quality of infrastructure has improved after decentralization although not yet up the required standards. It was concluded that decentralization has to a large extent impacted the development of infrastructure in UPE schools. Furthermore, effort is still needed to build more structures to accommodate the high ratios of pupils to infrastructure. It was recommended that sustainability of performance by the decentralization programme is required if UPE programme is to be more successful. More funding agencies in coalition with the central government could help achieve this.
Assessment on the management of UPE capitation grant in primary schools under decentralization policy in Mukono District
(2006) Otai, John
DISSERTATION: The purpose of the study was to make an assessment of the UPE capitation grant in primary schools under decentralization policy in Mukono district. The study focused on how UPE capitation grant was managed, what challenges were posed in the management of UPE capitation grant and what measures could be taken to strengthen the management of UPE Capitation grant. The study employed a descriptive, qualitative research design in conducting the investigation. Face to face in-depth interviews, observations and documentary evidence were used as tools in the study from thirty one respondents. The findings revealed that the measures put in place to manage UPE capitation grant are violated by most of the schools selected and that the UPE capitation grant seems to be constrained by many challenges. They range from policy issues, leadership ineffectiveness, to low funding, poor monitoring and low literacy levels amongst some stakeholders. It was therefore concluded that while a number of measures have been taken to enhance UPE capitation grant, most of the selected schools did not effectively comply with these measure like effective budgeting and monitoring of UPE capitation grant. This therefore puts the service delivery for primary schools at stake. The challenges of UPE capitation grant can be tackled by Organizing sensitization seminars and need for flexible policy guidelines to improve the management of UPE capitation grant. Further still to strengthen the management of UPE capitation grant, this study recommends the monitoring agency at the grass roots such as the district education officer, district inspector of schools, auditors and sub-county administration should get adequate facilitation to enhance supervision of the capitation grant.
An investigation into the challenges that female teachers face when they attempt accessing administrative positions in secondary school in Mbale
(2006) Mukasa, N. Zubedah
DISSERTATION: This study was carried out to assess the gender composition and challenges of female administrators in secondary schools in Mbale district. Presently, when one looks at the administration of secondary schools in Uganda, one notes a gender imbalance, whereby women are less than men. The researcher therefore was interested in finding out the challenges that may explain the above scenario. The objectives for the study were first of all to establish the composition of female administrators and the factors affecting it. Secondly it was to assess the challenges that female teachers face while seeking for administrative jobs. Thirdly it was to assess the challenges that female teachers face while carrying out administrative jobs and finally to analyze whether there is a significant difference in the perception of Administrative challenges of female teachers with regard to gender. To realize the above objectives a cross-sectional survey was carried out and findings from the analyzed data showed that there were 25% female administrators and 75% male administrators in secondary school administration implying an existence of a gender imbalance. Findings also revealed that 60% of the factors presented were seen to affect the composition of female administrators. Further observations revealed that female teachers face moderate challenges while seeking administrative position (50%) and considerably more challenges while carrying out administrative jobs (70%). More results however indicated that there was a difference in perception of factors affecting the composition of female administrators between men and women where more women (69%) were found to believe the given factors to affect women to a large extent. On the other hand, there was no difference in the perception of job seeking and on job challenges by both women and men. As a result of the findings the researcher recommended that women issues be taken seriously especially so at the grassroots because it is from there that women problems emerge and continue to haunt them up to higher places. Women should be helped right from childhood in order to eliminate the factors affecting them before beginning the struggle to get jobs. This will help them even after attaining the jobs.
Assessment of role performance of stakeholders in the management of decentralized primary education in Kyalulangira sub county-Rakai District
(2006) Okurut, John
DISSERTATION: The study was conducted in Kyalulangira Sub County, in Rakai district. It was a consequences of realization and desire to find intricate issues which for long, have perpetuated poor performance in the sub-county. In response to the above, this study assessed and evaluated stakeholder role performance in the management of decentralized primary education. A number of instruments were used in the study. They include questionnaires, interviews, informal tests and observation. Furthermore, a number of stakeholders were studied. Owing to limitation of resources, focus was given to SMCs, LC III and pupils from the sample schools. All the above provided data which was analyzed using Minitab. Ten government schools were studied and from each school, sixteen pupils and three school management committees were studied, besides the twelve LC III members from Kyalulangira. The study was guided by the following research questions: - To what extent (under decentralization) are stakeholders involved in the management of primary school education? What problems do the stakeholders meet in their day to day management of primary education? Arising from the foregoing it was found that stakeholders had performed some roles better and others otherwise due to ignorance of roles. Generally speaking parents had not played their roles well as laid down in the guidelines, policy and roles to stakeholders. There was rampant absenteeism by headteachers, teachers and pupils in schools leading to poor standards. There was also reduction in participation by parents and over-dependence on government in the development, financing and construction of schools. Moreover, a smaller proportion of the population was actually involved in the management of schools and a wide gap was found to exist between schools and communities. It was recommended that parents, communities and other stakeholders be educated on their roles so they can support primary education. The customized performance targets be enforced in schools so as to ensure sanity, efficiency and effectiveness of education system. It would also be better if appointing authorities tagged promotion on efficiency and effectiveness of headteachers while government trained and advanced loans to SMCs and FBs so they can generate income for the development of schools. Finally, the researcher suggested further study on parent teachers’ relations and its effects on pupils’ performance.
Effects of students’ leadership on school administration in secondary schools in Tororo District
(2006) Nahirya, Sarah
DISSERTATION: Students’ leadership plays a significant role in school administration. A study on the effect of students’ leadership on school administration was carried out in selected secondary school in Tororo district. The study aimed at establishing the effect of student leadership on discipline management, time management, decision making and the overall impact of involving student leaders in school administration. The study adopted a survey research design in which interviews, questionnaires and focus group discussions were used to collect data from head teachers, deputy head teachers, teachers and student leaders in selected secondary schools. A total of 110 respondents participated in this study. The result of the study indicate the student leadership is involved in several activities in schools. The effect of student involvement in the school administration leads to improvement on student’s discipline, time management and calmness in the school. It is concluded that generally student leadership significantly and positively affects school administration in secondary schools in Tororo district. The study recommends that head teachers who have not been effectively involving student leadership in their administration should endeavor to do so as this will eventually lead to improved management of their schools.
Assessment of role performance of stakeholders in the management of decentralized primary education in Kyalulangira sub county-Rakai district
(2006) Okurut, John Robert
DISSERTATION: The study was conducted in Kyalulangira sub county, in Rakai district. It was a consequences of realization and desire to find intricate issues which for long, have perpetuated poor performance in the sub-county. In response to the above, this study assessed and evaluated stakeholder role performance in the management of decentralized primary education. A number of instruments were used in the study. They include questionnaires, interviews, informal tests and observation. Furthermore, a number of stakeholders were studied. Owing to limitation of resources, focus was given to SMCs, LC III and pupils from the sample schools. All the above provided data which was analyzed using Minitab. Ten government schools were studied and from each school, sixteen pupils and three school management committees were studied, besides the twelve LC III members from Kyalulangira. The study was guided by the following research questions:- To what extent (under decentralization) are stakeholders involved in the management of primary school education? What problems do the stakeholders meet in their day to day management of primary education? Arising from the foregoing it was found that stakeholders had performed some roles better and others otherwise due to ignorance of roles. Generally speaking parents had not played their roles well as laid down in the guidelines, policy and roles to stakeholders. There was rampant absenteeism by headteachers, teachers and pupils in schools leading to poor standards. There was also reduction in participation by parents and over-dependence on government in the development, financing and construction of schools. Moreover, a smaller proportion of the population was actually involved in the management of schools and a wide gap was found to exist between schools and communities. It was recommended that parents, communities and other stakeholders be educated on their roles so they can support primary education. The customized performance targets be enforced in schools so as to ensure sanity, efficiency and effectiveness of education system. It would also be better if appointing authorities tagged promotion on efficiency and effectiveness of headteachers while government trained and advanced loans to SMCs and FBs so they can generate income for the development of schools. Finally, the researcher suggested further study on parent teachers relations and its effects on pupils performance.