This study aimed to explore the challenges of federalism in Somalia. The perspectives and opportunities. After two years of comparative analysis in Kenya, Somalia picked interest in federalism as a way forward for developing the country in 2004 with the aid of international community. The establishment of Somali federalism began in 2012, with President Hassan Sheikh and his Ministry of the Interior had successfully established four Regional states, namely: Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, South West and Jubba land, while Puntland and Somali land had already been established and administered their own affairs. Unlike other federal system in the world, Somalia has adopted a federal system in order to meet the needs of the clans. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the research questions, so the findings of the study revealed that the majority of respondents had a negative attitude towards the opportunities of federalism in Somalia, while they had a positive attitude towards the challenges. The study found that, challenges faced by federalism in Somalia were higher than the opportunities afforded by federalism.

Public Reform and Development Secretariat GoK,(2005) reports indicates that corruption and discretionary powers contribute to the poor delivery of services in government apparatuses and departments. The loss of control of records has consequences for all citizens, especially for the poorest who are least able to defend themselves. Relevant and accurate public records are essential to preserving the rule of law and demonstrating fair, equal, and consistent treatment of citizens. All citizens are entitled to access to records and information yet in most cases, they do not get them or if they do, it takes a long time because of inadequate information systems, lack of appropriate use of technology as well as challenges to do with the human resources establishment and functions. By using an internet data search on government reports ,books, journalS, articles, and websites Paper is going to investigate on the effect of record management on public procurement performance in Kampala Capital City Authority.