ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the causers of poverty and school drop out of students selected in schools in Rukiri Ibanda, District, Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were to find out the cause of school dropout, to find out the impact of poverty on school dropout andart establish solutions to the school dropout problem in Rukiri Ibanda, District, Uganda. The methods used for data collection was interviews for the parents and questionnaires for teachers and students involved in the study The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions while linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency, and percentages. Based on the findings It was observed that poverty affected and caused school dropouts negatively. Chapter five development of solutions to the problems, effects and causes of drop out. The findings suggested some recommendations in arthe eas of providing free education for all students, bursaries and also dealing with parents who force their children into early marriage.
