A Critical Examination of the Challenges of Domestic -Child Labourers in Uganda a Case Study of Selected Children of Kamwokya Parish Kampala Central Division-Uganda

Abstract

The study is about the challenges faced by domestic child labourers in Kamwokya parish – Kampala Central Division. The objectives of the study are to examine the average workload of domestic child labourers in Kamwokya parish; to examine the nature of the relationship between employers and domestic child labourers in Kamwokya parish and to establish the remuneration status of the domestic child labourers in Kamwokya parish.

The methodology used by the researcher includes a research design which involves the use of qualitative methods of data collection. The data collection methods adopted were used to explore and obtain viable data as regards the challenges faced by domestic child labourers. Data collection sources included primary data which was based on the data collected form respondents through questionnaires and interviews which availed first-hand information. Furthermore, secondary data for this research was generated form the internet and other articles like books. Lastly, the data was presented using tables and narratives.

The major findings of the research revealed that majority of the domestic child labourers are involved in average workload activities which included sweeping large compounds, mopping large households, removal of cobwebs, handling sharp objects when cooking, caring for babies and infant children, cattle keeping and gardening. Most employers do not relate well with the domestic child labourers and in cases of mistakes, they instead increase the workload of the domestic child labourers and at times punish them harder physically and verbally. Furthermore, domestic child labourers face a problem of poor remuneration especially inappropriate salaries, denial of medical care and other fringe benefits. It was then recommended that ministries should spearhead to eliminate domestic child labour through raising awareness about child labour matters among the children, proper prompt and stronger implementation of laws governing domestic child labour.

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