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    Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Access to Quality Education of Orphans in Namatala Slums, Mbale City
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-11-30) Difas Emapusi
    This research report was undertaken to investigate the impact of socio-economic factors on access to quality education of orphans in Namatala slums, Mbale city and the literature is reviewed according to the three objectives which include; to examine the impact of household income on access to quality education for orphans in Namatala slums, to assess the effect of parental education on the education attainment of orphans in Namatala slums, to evaluate the influence of community support and social networks on the access to quality education for orphans in Namatala slums. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents and used questionnaires to collect data and later the data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that household income has a significant effect on access to quality education for orphans in Namatala slums; 54% of the respondents were positive to the statement low household income limits access to quality education for orphans due to unaffordable school fees and learning materials low household income limits access to quality education for orphans due to unaffordable school fees and learning materials; 62% were positive to the statement that community-based organizations play a key role in bridging education gaps for orphans from low-income households. Results of the second objective following responses; 80% of the respondents were positive to the statement that orphans may struggle with self-motivation in education due to the absence of educated parents as role models, it can be observed that 57% were positive to the statement that educated parents typically provide better learning materials, which orphans may lack. Results of the third objective showed that community support and social networks have a significant effect on the access to quality education for orphans in Namatala slums. 62% forming the majority of respondents were positive to the statement that community initiatives help enroll orphans in schools and ensure they stay in class. There is need for the government to establish robust economic empowerment programs specifically revealed that parental education has a significant effect on the education attainment of orphans in Namatala slums. Supported by the targeting households that care for orphans. These programs should include grants, interest-free loans, and training in entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture. The government must also increase investment in community development projects that create job opportunities for orphan caregivers .