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Incentives as Drivers of Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education: Evidence from Uganda
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2026-02-18) Aliwaru Daisy; Joel Yawe Masagazi; David Baiko Ajuaba
Pedagogical innovation has become a central concern for higher education institutions seeking to enhance teaching quality and graduate relevance amid increasing financial and managerial pressures. In Uganda, universities operate under contrasting public and private governance and funding regimes, yet empirical evidence on how incentive structures influence pedagogical innovation remains limited. Guided by the objective of determining the effect of incentives on pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University, this study examined how institutional incentives shape innovative teaching practices across public and private university contexts. The study adopted a correlational research design within an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data was collected first using structured questionnaires administered to a stratified random sample of 222 academic staff, including professors, senior lecturers, heads of departments, and faculty deans drawn from the two universities. This was followed by qualitative data collection through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and unstructured observations to contextualize and explain quantitative patterns. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, employing descriptive statistics and inferential techniques, including chi-square tests, logistic regression, and multilevel modeling. Qualitative data were thematically analysed using ATLAS.ti 9, and findings from both strands were integrated through triangulation. Quantitative results revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between incentives and pedagogical innovation (χ² = 18.64, p < .001). Logistic regression analysis indicated that academic staff who reported access to structured incentives were over twice as likely to adopt innovative pedagogical practices (OR = 2.31). Mean scores for pedagogical innovation were higher at the private university (M = 4.02, SD = 0.61) than at the public university (M = 3.47, SD = 0.68), reflecting institutional differences in incentive flexibility. Qualitative findings further demonstrated that while financial incentives mattered, recognition, professional development opportunities, and supportive leadership were equally influential in shaping innovative teaching. The study concludes that incentives are significant drivers of pedagogical innovation, though their effectiveness is mediated by institutional context. It recommends that Ugandan universities adopt balanced incentive frameworks that combine material and non-material rewards, supported by coherent management strategies and policy alignment to sustain pedagogical innovation across both public and private institutions.
The role of the church in the rehabilitation of street children in Uganda. a case of diocese of Kampala District
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-08-18) Kyakumanga, Medias Kirabo
This dissertation investigates the role of the Church of Uganda's Diocese of Kampala (DOK) in rehabilitating street children, a population exceeding 25,000 in the Kampala Metropolitan area. The research is driven by the Ugandan government's fiscal constraints in tackling this crisis, underscoring the need for effective interventions from established institutions like the Church. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combined quantitative surveys with street children and qualitative interviews with church leaders, NGOs, police, and KCCA officials, focusing on key hotspots within the DOK's jurisdiction. A conceptual framework rooted in Biblical Social Justice and Liberation Theology guided the analysis, positioning the Church as a moral voice for the marginalized. Findings expose a notable disconnect between the Church's spiritual mandate and its practical action. Although the DOK expresses concern, its responses remain largely adhoc, limited to sporadic food (35.3% of churches) and clothing (23.5%) distribution. Critical elements of holistic rehabilitation shelter (5.9%), vocational training (11.8%), and sustained family reunification (11.8%) are significantly underdeveloped. Major obstacles include severe funding shortages, inadequate infrastructure, untrained personnel, overwhelming child numbers, and pervasive community stigmatization. The study concludes that the DOK's current contribution is minimal and ineffective despite its transformative calling. To bridge this gap, the dissertation recommends a strategic shift from episodic charity to holistic empowerment—developing structured Diocesan programs in vocational skills, psychological counseling, and family tracing, alongside building dedicated housing. It also strongly advocates for formal partnerships with government and NGOs to pool resources, share expertise, and influence policies addressing root causes like poverty and family collapse. This research offers an evidence-based framework for the DOK, policymakers, and faith-based organizations to
enhance rehabilitation and reintegration efforts, advancing social justice and compassion.
Perceptions of tax payers on digital revenue administration and efficiency in local revenue collection in Arua City, Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-02-22) Lawrence, Bulega
This study examined the effect of digital revenue administration on efficiency in local revenue collection in Arua City, Uganda. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of electronic tax assessment, electronic tax payments, and electronic tax receipting on efficiency in local revenue collection. The study was underpinned by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), which explained how user perceptions and facilitating conditions influence the adoption and effective use of digital systems. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, employing a mixed methods approach. Data were collected from 169 respondents using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Quantitative data were gathered from taxpayers using a structured questionnaire, while qualitative data were obtained through interviews with key informants. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis, while qualitative data were analysed thematically to support interpretation.
The findings revealed that electronic tax assessment had a positive but statistically non-significant effect on efficiency in local revenue collection (B = 0.025, t = 0.397, p = 0.692). In contrast, electronic tax payments demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on efficiency (B = 0.326, t = 3.700, p = 0.000), while electronic tax receipting exhibited the strongest statistically significant positive effect (B = 0.399, t = 4.664, p = 0.000). The study concluded that digital revenue administration significantly improves efficiency in local revenue collection, particularly through effective electronic tax payment and receipting mechanisms, while electronic tax assessment plays a supportive role when integrated with other system components. The study recommends strengthening system integration, expanding and stabilizing electronic payment platforms, fully institutionalizing electronic receipting, and enhancing user training and technical support to maximize efficiency gains.
The effectiveness of social media marketing techniques in improving customer attraction amongst selected SMEs in Kampala
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-09-17) Duncan Ashaba Barasha
In Uganda’s increasingly digital marketplace, the ability of SMEs to leverage social media effectively has become a critical determinant of customer attraction and retention. This quantitative cross-sectional study examined the effectiveness of social media marketing techniques in improving customer attraction among selected SMEs in Kampala. Using convenience sampling, data were collected from 87 SMEs through structured questionnaires. The study aimed to: determine the relationship between social media marketing and customer attraction; identify the techniques SMEs employ; assess the role of regulatory bodies; explore factors affecting effectiveness; and provide practical recommendations. Findings revealed that training, sensitization, and education were the most frequently recommended strategies for enhancing social media marketing, particularly in the retail and services sectors. Other suggestions, such as tax relief, financial incentives, and increased government collaboration, were less common, indicating these are secondary to skills development. The results highlight the need for targeted capacity-building programs and supportive institutional frameworks to enable SMEs to maximize the potential of social media for driving business growth and attracting new customers.
Organizational capacity-building and its effects on workforce performance in non-governmental organizations: evidence from Juba
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-09-11) Awate, Peace
This study was undertaken to probe and assess the consequence of organizational capacity building and workforce performance among NGOs operating in Juba South Sudan. This study was inspired by the actuality that workforce performance had been deteriorating as manifested by the significant challenges in achieving consistent and high-quality program delivery, and even low productivity, among other issues, all of which are required to be addressed. The study objectives focused to find out the effect of training programs on workforce performance in NGOs, to assess the impact of resource availability on workforce functioning in NGOs, to determine the connection between leadership development and workforce performance in NGOs, and to assess the moderating consequence of donor funding conditions on the association between capacity building and workforce performance in NGOs in Juba, South Sudan. The significance of this study provide useful insights and suggestions for improving the efficacy of NGO operations in South Sudan by examining the connection between capacity-building programs and worker performance. This might result in the creation of specialized capacity-building initiatives that cater to the unique requirements and difficulties encountered by non-governmental organizations functioning in areas impacted by war. The finding shows that effective capacity-building initiatives can boost NGOs' overall organizational effectiveness by improving staff morale and retention, maximizing resource use, and fostering greater teamwork and cooperation. As a result, NGO interventions in South Sudan may have a greater impact and last longer. On the premise of the results, the study concluded that capacity building variables have varied effects on workforce performance measured as job efficiency and work quality, in non-governmental organizations: Evidence from Juba city, South Sudan. Specifically, firstly, the study divulged that training programs had a statistically positive significant impact on workforce functioning measured as job efficiency and work quality, in non-governmental organizations. Finally, the study recommends that organizations reassess and redesign leadership development initiatives since the negative insignificant relationship suggests that current leadership programs are either ineffective or misaligned with actual performance drivers. The study also recommends that organizations integrate capacity building into organizational strategy in that organizational capacity building should not be treated as an isolated function but as a strategic lever for performance improvement.