KEMIREMBE REHEMA2024-11-122024-11-122024-09-23https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2282ABSTRACT This chapter provided the conceptual aspects of the report that assessed the effect of leadership styles of wardens on the welfare of inmates in Ugandan Government Prisons: A Case Study of Malukhu Prisons, Industrial Division Mbale City The study was guided by the following objectives; To establish the effect of Democratic leadership style influences on the welfare of inmates in in Malukhu Prisons, Industrial Division Mbale City. To establish how Autocratic leadership style influences the welfare of inmates in in Malukhu Prisons, Industrial Division Mbale City. To find out how laisez faire leadership style influences welfare of inmates in in Malukhu Prisons, Industrial Division Mbale City. The study used a descriptive research design. The research population was 72 which comprised of Head of wardens, wardens, inmates, community members and Opinion leaders. The sample size was 61 people and the sample was population from each category divided by the overall population and multiplied by sample size, The target population was 72 which consisted of the Head of wardens, wardens, inmates, community members and Opinion leaders. A sample of 61 questionnaires was sent to the respondents out of which 56 responses were received, translating into 92% response rate. This chapter presents the data analysis, interpretation and discussions of the findings while answering the research question outlined in Chapter One.. The study captured different age brackets. Results from the study show that 38% of the respondents were in age group of 26-30 years, 23% of the respondents were between 31-35 years whereas 13% of the respondents were between 20-25 years of age. Nine - percent of the respondents were between 36-40 years and 7% of the respondents were between 41-45 years. Respondents with 56 years and above had lowest percentage representation of 1% . Lastly, findings from the study revealed that 64% of the respondents agreed with the opinion that there is delegation of duties and respond ability to lower staff whereas 36% of the respondents disagreed with the opinion (Table 4.6). This implies that this leadership is viewed as an important aspect of empowerment, teamwork and collaboration. The conclusions and recommendations are derived from the findings of the study which are presented in chapter four. Democratic leadership style has a favorable impact on the welfare of inmates in Malukhu Prisons. It promotes a more participatory, respectful, and supportive environment, which enhances inmate engagement and mental well-being. To maximize these benefits, it is essential for prison management to ensure consistent application of democratic principles and invest in leadership training.It was also concluded that there is a positive significant relationship between Democratic leadership and welfare of inmates of Malukhu Prisons, Industrial Division Mbale City and it is realized that employees are invited during decision making; employees are motivated to work hard by way of providing allowances and other benefits; staff meetings are held regularly; there is trust and respect of leaders; there is positive employee attitude towards work; and workers feel they control their own destiny. The study recommends that management of the Malukhu Prisons, Industrial Division Mbale City implements structures to ensure that every employee is consulted during formulation of policies because everyone is eventually affected by the passed policies, therefore there is need to consider the views aired out by all the employees in the organization. Study findings revealed that autocratic leadership ensures quick decision making.enThesis