Oyee Racheal2024-11-192024-11-192024-10-21thesishttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2328Abstract Background: Cattle rustling is a pervasive problem in Amudat District, Uganda, with significant economic, social, and security implications. Objective: This study assessed the factors associated with cattle rustling in Amudat District. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study involving 384 participants, using frequency, chi-square, logistic regression, and content analysis. Results: The results of this study revealed tat political instability, corruption, poverty, unemployment, and lack of economic opportunities are significant predictors of cattle rustling. Additionally, proximity to porous borders, poor road infrastructure, and rugged terrain facilitate the theft of livestock. Conclusion: Cattle rustling in Loroo Subcounty, Amudat District is a complex phenomenon driven by a web of factors. Addressing these factors is crucial to preventing cattle rustling and improving the livelihoods of residents. Recommendations: The study recommends addressing political instability and corruption, implementing community-based initiatives, introducing economic empowerment programs, and improving road infrastructure and border security to mitigate cattle rustling through economic empowerment programs, improved security measures, anti-corruption initiatives to address corruption and poor governance, and community-based initiatives to engage local residents in cattle rustling prevention. Keywords: Political, Economic, Geographic factors, Perceptions, Opinions, Cattle rustling, Amudat District, Eastern Uganda, A quantitative cross-sectional study.en