John Wanjala2026-06-232026-06-232026-05-13https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3394UndergraduateThe research looked at how homelessness affects the welbeing of people in Bulesa Sub County, Bugiri District. The study was guided by Maslows hierarcy of needs theory (1943). A cross-sectional research design was used together with both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected from 35 respondents including homeless people, community leaders and social workers using questionnaires and interviews.The findings showed that homelessness in Bulesa Sub County greatly affects the physical well-being of people. Many respondents reported problems with hygiene (94.3%), exposure to health risks due to sleeping in unsafe places (91.4%), lack of enough food (88.6%), illnesses caused by lack of shelter (85.7%) and limited access to health care services (82.9%). According to the study, homelessness causes major social problems. These include limited engagement in social activities (84.3%), stigma from the community (85.7%), exposure to violence and theft (88.6%), lack of social support (91.4%) and difficulty obtaining education or vocational training (80%). Despite these difficulties, homeless people attempt to manage in various ways. These include working part time (88.6%), creating social networks (82.9%), depending on one's own strength (80%), practicing religion (77.1%) and asking for assistance from the community (74.3%).The study concludes that homelessness in Bulesa Sub County negatively affects physical health, social relationships and emotional well-being of people. It also shows that the coping strategies used are not enough to solve the problem in the long term. The study recommends that the local government should create community-based shelters, community leaders and NGOs should increase awareness to reduce stigma and the government should introduce vocational training and income generating programs to support homeless individuals.enDissertation