Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Management

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    The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security Among Refugee Communities in Uganda; a Case Study of South Western Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-02) John Gray Ambayo
    Every human created in the image of God desires to live a better life in a flourishing world purposed by God. This is not the case with more than 1.5 million refugees who have been forced out of their countries mainly due to armed conflicts and ethnic violence. Uganda by 2024 is hosting the largest refugee population in Africa and the third largest in the world after Turkey and Pakistan. Majority of the refugees have fled from South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Somalia and Rwanda. One of the main challenges facing refugees has been food insecurity which the government of Uganda with support from humanitarian organizations led by World Food Program (WFP) and Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have been addressing. However, the advent of COVID-19 introduced a complex layer and exacerbated food insecurity mainly in low- and medium-income countries and refugees among the vulnerable groups have been worst hit by the pandemic. This study sought to examine the impact of COVID-19 on food security among the refugees with focus in South Western Uganda where majority of refugees have spent more than 5 years mainly depending on humanitarian food assistance for survival. The ultimate goal of the study is to provide both scholarly and practical solutions, based on experiences of refugees that would empower them to become resilient and self-reliant in terms of food security. Accordingly, the study was conducted in the renown refugee settlements of Kyangwali, Kyaka and Nakivale where 113 respondents that included 87 refugees, 23 humanitarian workers and 03 Government staff from the Office of Prime Minister (OPM) participated. A mixed research approach was used to gather both quantitative and qualitative data using survey, interview and focus group discussions (FGD). The research findings show substantial deterioration of food security caused by the pandemic among the refugees mainly during lock-down periods. There were various challenges faced by refugees particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly, women, children, pregnant and lactating mothers in accessing food due to COVID-19 pandemic lock-down, reduction of food assistance by WFP and loss of employment and income by some refugees. The inadequate food coupled with reduction in food rations compelled some refugees to resort to unhealthy coping strategies such as reduced meals, stealing, survival sex and family neglect. Despite these challenges, some refugees have to a small extent demonstrated resilience and creativity through backyard gardening, livestock rearing, use of compost manure, formation of farm group and engagement in small scale businesses to supplement on the little food ration. For refugees to become self-reliant, holistic approach that involves women empowerment, continuous donor support, programme integration, promotion of local solutions and innovations by refugees, collaboration with key partners among others is recommended. Further research on food security in other settlements will add more value to the plight of refugees in transforming their lives.
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    Nurturing the Future: Examining Parenting Influence on Youth Development - A Case Study of Arua Central Division, Arua City
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Patrick Obiga Anyule
    This study investigated the influence of parenting practices on youth development in Arua Central Division, Arua City, Uganda, a region grappling with rising cases of youth delinquency and social challenges. The main objective was to explore how parenting practices affected the holistic development of youth within the specific socio-cultural context of Arua Central Division. Different sets of data were gathered from 74 respondents, including parents and youths, through Survey Questionnaires, Interviews, and Focus Group Discussions. Analysis of the data revealed authoritative parenting as the dominant style, significant parental influence on youth career choices, and poverty/low-income levels, illiteracy, and high cost of living (arising mainly from exorbitant taxes) as major challenges faced by parents. These challenges contributed to school dropout, peer pressure, and frustration among the youth, leading to negative behaviors such as substance abuse, idleness, prostitution, and robbery, among others. The consistent parental support in academic and career matters across the globe, as well as in Arua Central Division, underscored the universal importance of parental involvement in fostering positive educational outcomes. Recommendations include implementing poverty alleviation programs, offering adult education to improve parental literacy, organizing parenting workshops, providing family counseling services, and advocating for policies supporting low-income families. These findings contribute to understanding the dynamics of parenting and its impact on youth development, offering insights for interventions and policy formulation to address the challenges faced by parents, families, and youth in Arua Central Division.
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    Mobilization of Ugandan Diaspora for National Development: A Case Study of Ugandans in Zambia
    (Uganda Christian University, 0024-03-29) Joshua Ashaba
    This study investigated the mobilization of Ugandans in diaspora for national Development using a case study of Ugandans in Zambia. The specific objectives of the study were to: assess how existing mobilization mechanism of Ugandans in Zambia influence their participation in national development, assess how awareness of the role of foreign Mission in Tanzania affect the mobilization of Ugandans in Zambia to participate in National Development, find out how inclinations (social, economic and professional) of Ugandans in Zambia affect their mobilization to participate in National Development, assess how leadership structure of Ugandans in Zambia affect their mobilization to participate in National Development. The study adopted a case study approach so as to provide an opportunity for an in-depth study of particular stake holders in the mobilization and foreign mission of Ugandans in diaspora. Data was obtained, analyzed and a meaningful generalization was made with in Uganda in both quantitative and qualitative measures. The study sample was drawn from a population of 125 participants who included Ministry of Foreign & Internal Affairs officials 10, Foreign Mission in Tanzania 15 and Ugandans in Zambia 100. The sample size was Ministry of Foreign & Internal Affairs officials 10, Foreign Mission in Tanzania 14, Ugandans in Zambia 80 and the total was 104. The study applied questionnaires and interviews as instruments of data collection. This research adopted thematic analysis to classify and interpret the gathered data. The major finding from this study show that Ugandans in Zambia are not effectively mobilized to participate in national development. The mobilization mechanism, awareness of the role of foreign Mission in Tanzania, Social, Economic and Professional inclinations among Ugandans in Zambia and leadership structure of Ugandans in Zambia have limited the participation of Ugandans in Zambia towards national development. The existing mobilization mechanism of Ugandans in Zambia limit their participation in national development because; There are problems in mobilizing Ugandans in the diaspora (73%). These create gaps that hinder their effective mobilization to participate in national development. Ugandans in Zambia are not mobilized through a registered and recognized association. The existing associations that unite Ugandans in Zambia are not legally registered (92%). Although Ugandans in Zambia are registered in a diaspora association (79%). Many Ugandans in Zambia are not aware of the legal status of these associations, which limit their mobilization to participate in national development. Uganda has no diaspora mobilization strategy (50%), that is Uganda lacks a clear known diaspora mobilization policy to guide and mobilize Ugandans in the diaspora to participate in national economic development. The diaspora associations in Zambia do not hold regular mobilization meetings to enable Ugandans in Zambia to know how to participate in national development (62%). There is no investment plan to support potential Ugandans in Zambia to invest in Uganda (62%). There are no annual home coming visits organized to show how Ugandans in the diaspora can spot investment opportunities in the country (63%). On a positive note the diaspora in Zambia remit funds to Uganda. They send funds to Uganda to support their families and therefore contribute to national economic development (92%), a practice that needs to be promoted. Ugandans in Zambia have an association through which they are mobilized for national development (100%) something worth nurturing. Ugandans in Zambia are aware of the existence and mandate of the Foreign Mission in Tanzania (62%). Ugandans in Zambia collaborate with the Foreign Mission in Tanzania on their diaspora issues (54%). Knowledge about Ugandan diaspora is not sufficient to foster collaboration (92%). Ugandans in Zambia are not registered with their Foreign Mission in Tanzania (100%). Therefore, they cannot be traced easily and mobilized for national development and response emergence. The Ugandan mission in Tanzania serves a large geographical area which compromises its effectiveness (84%). The cost to reach the Uganda mission in Tanzania from Zambia is a limiting factor (92%). Therefore, many Ugandans are burdened by distance and transport costs to reach the Ugandan mission in Tanzania. There are immigration limitations between Tanzania and Zambia that prevent Ugandans in Zambia to contact the Ugandan Mission in Tanzanian (67%). Diaspora Services Department (DSD) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has limitations when handling diaspora issues They have technical, logistical and human capacity to comprehensively handle diaspora challenges (63%). There is little information is known about Ugandans in Zambia (100%). There is no attached mission agency that mobilizes Ugandans in Zambia (62%). Ugandans in Zambia have means through which they send money to Uganda to support in national development (85%). They send money to their relatives and for other development projects, from which government taps money in form of VAT and other taxes from purchase of goods and services. Ugandans in Zambia are fully informed about the developments taking place in the country (67%). There are strong social ties between Ugandans in Zambia (54%). However, Uganda lacks clear statistics of the Ugandans in Zambia (85%). Ugandans in Zambia feel neglected economically and socially (85%). Uganda diaspora in Zambia have a negative attitude towards the development that is taking place in the country (80%). There is no good economic network among Ugandans in Zambia (69%). There exists no well-known professional bond between Ugandans in Zambia (48%). Ugandans in Zambia have an active association that brands Ugandans in Zambia (79%). Ugandans in Zambia are a sources of investment capital to Uganda (54%). Ugandans in Zambia have a leadership structure through which they are effectively mobilized (54%). Ugandans in Zambia are eager to associate with one another (73%). However, the leadership structure of Ugandans in Zambia limit diaspora mobilization to participate in National Development in the following ways; The diaspora leadership in Zambia is not as strong as in other parts of the world (61%). Leadership is a challenge in the mobilization of Ugandans in Zambia (52%). The Diaspora Services Department (DSD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not effectively execute its full mandate of mobilizing Ugandans in Zambia (92%). Government does not actively support the economic integration of Ugandan nationals in Zambia (69%). Uganda government does not fully engage Ugandans in Zambia to participate in national development (92%). Leaders of Ugandans in Zambia do not encourage them to productively contribute to national development (58%). In answering the practical question of how can Ugandans in Zambia be effectively mobilized to participate in National Development, based on the research findings, the research makes the following recommendations; The existing mobilization mechanism can be improved to enable Ugandans in Zambia participate in national development in the following ways; Ugandans in Zambia should be mobilized through a registered and recognized association. The existing associations that unite Ugandans in Zambia should be legally registered. The Ugandans in Zambia who are registered in a diaspora association should be sensitized and made aware of the legal status of these associations. Uganda should develop a diaspora mobilization strategy, that is Uganda should have a clear known diaspora mobilization policy to guide and mobilize Ugandans in the diaspora to participate in national economic development. The diaspora associations in Zambia should hold regular mobilization meetings to enable Ugandans in Zambia to know how to participate in national development. There should be an investment plan to support potential Ugandans in Zambia to invest in Uganda. There should be annual home coming visits organized to show how Ugandans in the diaspora can spot investment opportunities in the country. Government should promote and appreciate a system that acknowledges the diaspora in Zambia that remit funds to Uganda. Thank them for sending funds to Uganda that support their families and contribute to national economic development. Ugandans in Zambia should nurture the association that mobilizes them for national development. The Ugandan foreign mission in Tanzania should conduct more sensitization awareness missions to Ugandans in Zambia on its existence and mandate. More collaboration efforts between Ugandans in Zambia and the Foreign Mission in Tanzania on their diaspora issues.
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    The Role of Servant Leadership in Enhancing Investment Activity in the Catholic Church, Uganda: A Case of St. Paul Catholic Church-Mukono
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-04-22) Specioza Atim
    The study aimed at examining the role of servant leadership in enhancing investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. It was specifically conducted at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mukono. The study objectives included; to examine the effect of integrity in enhancing investment activity, to assess the effect of authenticity in enhancing investment activity and to examine the effect of continuous improvement in enhancing investment activity. The study employed across-sectional research design, where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The sample comprised of Catholic Church leaders, investment/project and laity leaders, totaling to 86 in number. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. Data was analyzed quantitatively using the SPSS and thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The SPSS for inferential analyses (multiple regression analysis) to establish the relationship between variables of the study was used. Study key findings revealed that integrity accounts for 24.5% variation in the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. This implies that in integrity, Church leaders with integrity inspire trust in investment team members, and they apply participatory planning in enhancing church investment activities. It is also revealed that authenticity accounts for 30.4% variation in the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. This implies that authenticity enhances employee well-being, leads to increased engagement, and builds trust in investment activities. Furthermore, it is revealed that continuous improvement accounts for 31.3% variation in the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. This implies that continuous improvement results into ethical decision making, and continuous improvement results into acquiring on technical skills and expertise to run the investment activities. Therefore, it is finally revealed that authenticity and continuous improvement had the highest effect on the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. Basing on the above findings, it is concluded that there is positive significant relationship between the role of servant leadership in enhancing investment activity within the church. The study recommended that there is need for servant leadership among Church stakeholders so as to effectively mobilize adequate resources for the timely implementation of the planned investment activities; and areas of further research were suggested.
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    Addressing the Communication Gap in Organisations, a Case Study of Mercy Child Care Ministry
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-03-28) Ziporah Nassimbwa
    The main purpose of this research was to understand why there is a gap in communication among Mercy Child Care Ministry (MCCM) staff and what could be done to fix this communication gap. However, this research project was also one of the requirements for the partial fulfilment of my Master’s Degree in Organisational Leadership and Management. Knowing that effective communication is a very vital tool for any two people, organization or company, if they are to thrive, even the bible says, “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” 1 This research was therefore aimed at getting insight into what is done currently in Mercy Childcare Ministry to effect communication, what brings about the gap in communication or where is the challenge and what can be done to bridge this gap to ensure effective communication within the ministry. These research findings will not only help MCCM but will help several other organizations with internal communication gaps to get better at what they do. A total number of 100 respondents were interviewed and it was discovered that relying on one major mode of communication that is use of social media particularly WhatsApp was not as efficient as it seems in communication, it was suggested that this mode of communication be backed up with others like an SMS, or phone call just to ensure that all information gets down to the final user and in time.