International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 9 | Page No.: 160-166 Effective Leadership and Management of the Procurement Process in Ugandan Procuring and Disposing Entities. A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government Download PDF Akakikunda Teddy, Miria Nyangoma, Akankwasa Alex, Habasa Ivan Akatwijuka, Caroline Masiko Murezi Abstract: The study was about effective leadership and management of Procurement process, Case study of Kabale District Local Government. It was guided by the following objectives; to examine the challenges that affect the procurement process, to establish solutions to the challenges that affect the procurement process, and to assess the effect of effective leadership on the management of the procurement process. The research study used descriptive design, qualitative and quantitative approaches. The research used questionnaire and interview guide during the process of data collection. The study population was 68 respondents chosen from all the departments of the organization including both top managers, Middle level managers and Lower cadre employees of the organization.The results indicate a strong relationship between effective leadership and management of the procurement process. Effective leadership is very core in enhancing the procurement process as it helps in enhancing organization performance, enables resource allocation and is also core for enhancing management full support. It was recommended that there should be enough resources to enhance togetherness and transparency to facilitate proper management of procurement costs. Effective leadership is very necessary for executing the procurement function and increasing its efficiency.