Poverty And School Drop Out In Molo Sub-County Tororo District, Uganda

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the causers of poverty and school drop out of students

selected in schools in Mob Sub-county, Tororo District, Uganda. The specific objectives of the

study were to fmncl out the cause of school dropout, to find out the impact of poverty on school

dropout and establish solutions to the school dropout problem in Mob Sub-county, Tororo

District. Uganda.

The methods used for data collection was interviews for the parents and questionnaires for teachers

and students involved in the study The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the

study objectives and research questions, while linking to the existing literature, results included

demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Basing on the findings, it was observed

that poverty affected and caused school drop outs negatively. In chapter five development or

solutions to the problems. effects and causes of drop out. The findings suggested some

recommendations on areas or providing free education for all students, bursaries and also dealing

with parents who force their children in early marriage.