Mercy Winnie Kedi2026-04-082026-04-082026-03-09https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3218Undergraduate researchThe research investigated the potential role of human resource management rewards in promoting employee retention in the local government of Uganda, particularly in Mukono District. The research had three objectives. To investigate the nature of rewards provided to employees in Mukono District local government, to investigate the current status of employee retention in Mukono district local government. to investigate the relationship between employee rewards and employee retention in Mukono district Local Government, Uganda. The research used a qualitative research approach and targeted 25 respondents using purposive and simple random sampling methods. The research used the employee checklist and group discussion methods to gather data, which was then analyzed using content analysis to analyze the qualitative data. The research results showed that the rewards dimension has a significant positive relationship between employee retention in Mukono District Local Government. retention in Kisoro District Local Government. To solve this problem, the researcher recommends that the district should create better rewards for employees and a salary structure that allocates money for employee rewards. Promotion should be fair and dependent on effective performance by employees. Additionally, the researcher recommends that the district should always provide opportunities for staff training and development for better performance and retention.enDissertation