International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 329-346
The Effects of Savings and Credit Coperative Societies on the Livelihood of Rural Dwellers, A Case Study At Kyamuhunga People's Sacco Rutookye Town Mitooma District Download PDF
Twinamatsiko Derrick, Kamugisha Nelson, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Tukamuhebwa Deus, Friday Christopher, Mutesi Catherine, Lukwago Ismail

Abstract:
The study that looked at how SACCOs affected rural households' quality of life. a case study at the Kyamuhunga People's SACCO in Mitooma District's Rutookye Town. The study concentrated on the following three goals: To investigate the effect of Saving And Credit Cooperative Societies on rural household income, to investigate the effect of SACCOs on rural household dwellers' employment, and to evaluate the contribution of SACCOs to rural household dwellers' access to education. The study employed both a qualitative and quantitative research design, and it included a sample of 50 respondents who were chosen, respectively, by simple random selection and purposive sampling, from men and women in the Mitooma District, as well as SACCO officials. Data collection tools and instruments used in the investigation were self-administered questionnaires. The study used STATA and excel in analyzing data that was collected from the field. The results from the study from the study showed that SACCOs have a significant role on Income, Employment and Education of the rural dwellers in Mitooma District. In practical, this research can contribute to public authorities in Uganda in exploiting the SACCOs to alleviate poverty and curb the upsurge of rural- urban migration in the area.