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The Kasese Land Question and Socioeconomic Development: Exploring the Implications of the Land Conflicts on the Economic Development of Kasese District
Author: 1Jerald Kule, 1Johnson Akakunda, 1Tukur Muhammad, 1Kunle Ashirafu Masudi and 2Jovita Nnenna Ugwu
Publisher: IAA Journal of Management
Published: 2023
Section: Faculty of Education
Abstract
This paper analyses the land conflicts vis-à-vis socioeconomic development. Majorly, the
paper looks at the impact of land conflicts on economic development in Kasese district.
The writer acknowledges that there are several land conflicts that have constantly marred
Kasese district, distablising peace, stability and economic development. This conclusion is
supported by several publications reviewed by the writer. Literature reviewed also reveals
that Kasese is one of the poorest regions in Uganda with the levels of poverty standing at
55.2%. Therefore, the endless land wrangles have taken a toll on development, diverted
people’s energies and time away from developmental projects, hindered sustainable
environmental use and led to several deaths of the able bodied who could foster
development, to mention but a few. Therefore, a critical analysis of the land issue could
contribute to the understanding of this challenge and its solution. For this reason, the
paper finally suggests sustainable solutions to this land question.