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Relationship Between Fees Collection And Infrastructure Development In Sheema District Local Government, Uganda.
This study investigated the relationship between fees collection and infrastructure development in Sheema District
Local Government, Uganda, with a focus on understanding the impact of revenue generated from public service fees
on infrastructure improvement and the role of community involvement in decision-making processes. Data were
collected from 154 residents, revenue collectors, and local government officials using structured questionnaires, and
the analysis was based on descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The study revealed that respondents had
moderate views on the affordability of fees, with 32% agreeing and 13% strongly agreeing that fees for public services
were affordable, while 12% strongly disagreed, and 16% disagreed. The mean score for this statement was 3.19 (SD
= 1.186), reflecting a general agreement with the affordability of fees, but with considerable variability. Similarly,
36% of respondents agreed and 19% strongly agreed that revenue from fees was used to improve infrastructure such
as roads and markets, with a mean score of 3.41 (SD = 1.191). However, 14% strongly disagreed, and 19% disagreed,
indicating some skepticism regarding the allocation of funds. On the issue of fee collection transparency, 14% strongly
disagreed, and 19% disagreed, while only 16% strongly agreed, resulting in a mean score of 3.08 (SD = 1.245).
Regarding the contribution of fees to public infrastructure, the majority of respondents (42%) agreed, and 21%
strongly agreed, with a mean score of 3.58 (SD = 1.155). However, the lowest mean score was observed for community
involvement in fee structure decision-making, with a mean of 2.87 (SD = 1.217), suggesting a high level of
dissatisfaction regarding the lack of stakeholder consultation. The correlation analysis revealed a strong positive
relationship between the affordability of fees and community involvement in decision-making, with a Pearson
correlation of 0.706 (p < 0.01). This indicates that as residents perceive fees as more affordable, their involvement in
decisions about fee structures increases, suggesting that affordability plays a key role in fostering citizen engagement
and trust in local governance. The study concluded that while fees significantly contribute to infrastructure
development, the lack of community participation in decision-making reduces the effectiveness of revenue collection
efforts and the equitable distribution of infrastructure benefits. The study recommends that local governments enhance
communication and participation channels, ensuring that residents are actively involved in decision-making processes
to improve transparency, trust, and the equitable distribution of resources. Furthermore, establishing a robust
monitoring and evaluation framework for infrastructure projects funded through fees would help assess the impact of
revenue generation on community development outcomes and guide future investments.