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Income Diversification Strategies, Cultural Values and Livelihood Improvement in Cattle Rearing House Holds of Kiruhura District, Southwestern Uganda

Author(s) Mr. Mukago Dan, Dr. Muhumuza Benon, Dr. Asimire Donah
Country Uganda
Abstract Background
The study was about the Income Diversification Strategies, Cultural Values and Livelihood Improvement in Cattle Rearing House Holds of Kiruhura District, Southwestern Uganda. The study objectives were; (1) to examine the effect of mixed farming and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households (2) to examine the effect of agroforestry and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households (3) to examine the effect of savings and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households (4) to examine the effect of perceptions, beliefs and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households in Kiruhura district. The study was anchored on the Cultural Belief Systems theory of Oscar Lewis 1(958).
Methods
The study adopted a cross-sectional design where quantitative and qualitative research methods were utilized. The study involved 100 respondents across the two sub counties of KKikatsi and Kitura in Kiruhura district. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select the study participants. Qualitative data was collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and the data there of was analysed using SPSS. While qualitative data was collected using interview guides and was analysed thematically.
Findings
The study found that there was weak positive correlation between mixed farming and livelihood improvement. It also found that there is no significant relationship between agroforestry practices and livelihood improvement in the cattle households. Moreover, that there was a significant and positive association between savings and livelihood improvement among cattle rearing households. It was also found that enhancing positive perceptions and beliefs among cattle rearing households is associated with significant improvements in their livelihoods.
Conclusion
The study concluded that engaging in multiple income-generating activities enhances improvement in livelihood standards among the cattle rearing households. The study recommended strengthening local market systems by improving road infrastructure and establishing fair trading practices.
Keywords Income Diversification Strategies, Cultural Values, Livelihood Improvement, Cattle Rearing House Holds, Kiruhura District, Southwestern Uganda
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53745
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