Refugees and Insecurity in Uganda a Case Study of Kasese

ABSTRACT This study is guided by three specific objectives: i) to determine whether Uganda's government refugee policies are guided by principles of international law, ii) to investigate the extent to which refugees pose security problems in the country and iii) to assess how and why the refugee are connected to terrorism. The researcher used a cross sectional survey design based on the use of qualitative and quantitative approaches, sample size of 50 respondents were considered to collect data through the use of questionnaires to unveil findings and present them in form of tables. In conclusion, there is a strong positive relationship between refugees and insecurity in Kasese. Therefore much government policy attention is required to mitigate security threats posed by refugees in the country especially in Kasese. The researcher carne up with some recommendations which include: Government should increase funding for the maintenance of community and feeder roads to support in transporting foods and other necessities to refugee camps, Corruption should be reduced by enforcing of strict rules, giving penalties on those involved and also increasing of salaries of the civil servant can also reduce corruption so as to ensure effective utilization of funds allocated to refugees.