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Adoption of Mobile Phone-Based Livestock Management Services for Pastoral Use in Karamoja. A Case Study of the Pian and Matheniko Ethnic Group
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-19) Rigan Mark Acheke
In the semi-arid pastoral region of Karamoja in Uganda, foot and mouth disease, and tick infestations remain the leading course of livestock losses and lower milk yield. This costs the regional economy over USD 92 million each year. This study investigates the challenges of mobile phone-based livestock management services adoption, and also explores factors for the successful adoption of mobile phone-based livestock management services among pastoralists in the semi-arid region of Karamoja in Uganda. The research instruments used were FGD and interviews. A total of 11 extension workers were interviewed, and 29 pastoralists were convened in 2 FGD groups. The study found out a few mobile-based livestock management services such as EMA-i (Event Mobile Application) and Pictorial Event (PET) were deployed by the government to address the animal health challenge. However, the study reveals that there were a number of challenges encountered during the deployment such as, lack of awareness, high cost of mobile phones, language barrier, complex applications, and poor network signals among others. This paper, therefore, provides a Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model for the successful adoption of mobile phone-based livestock management services in Karamoja. It is hoped that this model may be of use to NGOs providing livelihood services to the pastoralists in Karamoja, the government and especially the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, policymakers and ICT implementers seeking to deploy mobile phone-based livestock management services among the pastoral communities in the semi-arid region of Karamoja.
Appraisal Practices and Employee Performance of an Organisation: A case of Elgon Millers
(2023-11-06) Dorothy Chelangat
This study sought to assess the effect of appraisal practices and employee performance in Elgon Millers. The study objectives were to: establish effect of target setting practices on employee performance, determine effect of evaluation practices on employee performance; examine effect of communication practices on employee performance and to determine the effect of corrective action practices and employee performance. The study population was 170 employees from Elgon Millers Mbale. The study employed simple random sampling techniques in coming up with a sample size of 118 respondents. The primary data collection method used was a questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS version 20. Linear correlation coefficient analysis and multiple regression analysis were also used to determine the effect of the independent variables on dependent variables. The study found that target setting practices were significant in predicting the relationship with employee performance with r = 0. 903**, p value = .000 and β = -0.261 with p-value = 0.000<0.05. The regression coefficient of target setting practices was negative and significant in predicting the employee performance. Further the study found that evaluation practices had a positive and significant relationship with employee performance with r = 0. 976**, p value = .000 and β = 0.941 with a p-value = 0.000<0.05. The regression coefficient of evaluation practices was positive and significant in predicting employee performance. The study further found that communication practices had significant effect in predicting employee performance with p-values less than 0.05 with a p-value of 0.000, r = 0. 934**, and β = -0.309. The regression coefficient of communication practices was negative and significant in predicting employee performance. The study also found that corrective action practices were significant in predicting the relationship with employee performance with r = 0. 913**, p value = .000 and β = 0.640 with p-value = 0.000<0.05. The regression coefficient of corrective action practices was positive and significant in predicting the employee performance. The study recommends that that Elgon Millers should put more emphasis on target setting practices by trying as much as possible to involve the employees in the target setting process, Elgon Millers should find a way to actually incorporate their views in the final target document. The management of Elgon Millers should continue to promote Evaluation practices inform of peer evaluation reviews in order to ensure objectivity throughout the appraisal process. The study additionally recommends that the Management of Elgon Millers should also put much more emphasis on communication practices by providing an acceptable means by which the employees can raise their grievances as concerns. Also the study recommends that Elgon Millers should implement a main corrective action towards non-performance
Assessing Usability of IFMS in Local Government: A Case Study of Mbale District Local Government
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-07-05) Emmanuel Watuwa
Many governments in Africa are still exploring better ways to promote accountability, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, secure data, and a more robust means of fiscal accountability in PFM (Eilu, 2019). Uganda offers an example of a country where introduction of a government IFMS was overwhelming welcomed and adopted from the start. The Implementation of the IFMS was motivated by the Ugandan Government’s desire to improve efficiency in budget preparation, execution and financial reporting (Baguma,2020). The implementation of the system began in March 2003 with the mapping and necessary configuration followed by user acceptance and testing operations in February 2004 (Baguma,2020). The implementation of IFMS in Mbale local government began in July 2012 and 2016 respectively (MFP&ED) While numerous challenges are hindering the expected outcome of the Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMS) in Uganda, one of the most notable challenges affecting IFMS is a usability challenge. Yet, little or no studies have so far examined the usability challenges of IFMS in Uganda. Hitherto, Usability challenges can be a serious detriment to the successful implementation and continuous usage of IFMS. To assess the usability level of IFMS in Uganda, Mbale City located in eastern Uganda was selected as a case study. The System Usability Scale (SUS) was used to measure the usability of the IFMS used by the Mbale City administration. Developed by John Brooke in 1986, the SUS is a simple, ten-item scale used to conduct usability assessments on a system. Open-ended questionnaires were also used as a follow-up tool. The average SUS score findings for the IFMS used in Mbale City is 67.5 representing about 40% usability, which is poor. IFMS users recommended more training, capacity building, and service desk among others, to tackle their user complaints
Budgeting and Financial Performance of Tororo Cement Ltd, Tororo (U)
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-08-02) Samuel Kakusa Mbusa
The study investigated the effect of budgeting on financial performance using a case study of Tororo Cement Ltd. The study objectives were; to examine the effect of Budget Planning on the performance of Tororo Cement Ltd, to examine the effect of Budget Control on the performance of Tororo Cement Ltd, and to examine the effect of Budget Participation on the performance of Tororo Cement Ltd. The study used survey and case study designs which triangulated quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample size of 80 respondents was selected using the Krejcie & Morgan (1970) table. Data was analyzed using mixed methods with the content technique of analysis for qualitative and SPSS for quantitative data. The latter included descriptives and inferential statistical analysis. The findings revealed that budget planning has positive significant effect on financial performance of Tororo cement factory Limited, that budget control has a positive significant effect on financial performance of Tororo cement factory Limited and that budget participation has a significant effect on financial performance of Tororo cement factory Limited. The coefficient regression results indicated that budget participation had the most significant influence on financial performance (ß=0.341; t=20.1188; sig=0.088), followed by budget planning (ß=0.335; t=17.783; sig=0.000) and then Training (ß =0.324; t=15.146; sig=0.000). The study concluded that budgeting in general terms has a significant effect financial performance of Tororo cement limited. The study recommended that; management should ensure that budget planning is properly and that it should be done early enough. That Management of the factory should ensure that budget controls are strictly followed and adhered to by all officers and finally, management of the factory should ensure that the heads of departments in the organization are not left out in the budgeting process.
Capacity Building Strategies and Employee Performance in Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-10-24) Dhoiffir Nainmdine
This study examined the effect of capacity building strategies on employee performance in Mbale City. The objectives that guided the study included: To assess the effect of performance improvement programs on employee performance; examine the effect of professional development programs on employee performance, and establish the effect of ethics trainings on employee performance in Mbale City. A cross-sectional study design, with both quantitative and qualitative approaches, was applied in this study and a sample of 64 respondents who were employees of Mbale city was utilized. With a 95.3% response rate, research findings revealed there were proper performance improvement programs in Mbale City and had an effect on employee performance, professional development programs played a significant role towards the employee performance, and ethics trainings were rarely conducted, though had an effect on employee performance. As a result, it was recommended that a performance improvement policy is established in the city as well as a performance improvement team, the city administration should consider hiring experts, especially when it comes to key components of city management, and finally, the city administration develops an Ethics and Professional standards policy to be followed by all staff – followed by annual ethics public surveys. Further research is suggested in the areas of: The role of ethics on the effectiveness of public service delivery in Uganda’s local governments, relationship between induction and training and employee adoption of organizational culture, influence of leadership on the ethical conduct of local government employees, and the effect of capacity building strategies on employee performance.
Cash Management Practices and Financial Performance of Agri-business Enterprises in Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-08-09) Christine Kiige Nankya
This research was set to examine the effect of cash management practices on the financial performance of agribusiness enterprises in Mbale City. The objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of cash budgeting on financial performance of agribusiness enterprises, to establish the influence of cash control on financial performance of agribusiness enterprises and to determine the effect of book keeping on financial performance of agribusiness enterprises in Mbale City. A cross-sectional study design, using a sample of 152 agribusiness enterprises in Mbale City was adopted. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques were utilized to choose the respondents and information was gathered with a well-designed structured questionnaires and interview guide. The study findings revealed that cash control was the strongest predictor of financial performance of agribusiness enterprises (beta=0.349 and p=0.000), followed by cash budgeting (beta=0.318 and p=0.000) and then book keeping (beta = 0.299 and p=0.000). It can therefore be concluded that cash budgeting, cash control and book keeping have strong influence on the financial performance of agribusiness enterprises. The study recommends that agribusiness enterprises should focus more on cash budgeting by preparing adequate budgets so as to ensure effective allocation and utilizations of the available resources in an effort to improve financial performance. The research also recommends that agribusiness enterprises should put in place proper cash control measures such as separation of obligations, good authorization, sufficient records and documents, physical controls, and sovereign checks on performance over cash payments, cash received, and cash banked so as to avoid likely loopholes that may affect financial performance. In addition, agribusiness enterprises should ensure proper bookkeeping by adequately recording all the business transactions in the ledger books or an accounting and bookkeeping software. This will help to determine if the business is making profits or losses.
Contract Management and Service Delivery in the Roads Sector in Mbale City, Uganda
(2023-10-23) Sylivia K.B Nekesa
Although the Local Government procurement regulation 120 of 2006 stipulates the need to ensure smooth implementation of the contract, the road sector in Mbale Municipality reflects poor performance and general ineffective road service delivery. The study therefore set out to establish the role of contract management in influencing service delivery in the Roads sector in Mbale City. The study was guided by three specific objectives: (1) To assess the effect of contract administration on service delivery in the roads sector in (2) to examine the effect of relationship management on service delivery in the roads sector and (3) to analyze the effect of contract monitoring on service delivery in the roads sector in Mbale City. The study adopted descriptive study design and a sample of 108 respondents who included the contract and evaluation committees, the politicians, technical Local government staff and contractor from Industrial and Northern division was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s table. Simple random and census sampling techniques were used to select the study respondents. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. Quantitative data from questionnaires was analyzed using SPSS version 20 and interpretation of data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data from interviews was analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that for contract administration and service delivery R2 = .040 and the Sig = .015 < .05; for relationship management and service delivery R2 = .152 and the Sig = .000 < .05; and for contract monitoring, R2 = .121 and the Sig = .000 < .05. The study concluded that there was a weak significant effect of contract administration of service delivery in the road sector; a strong significant effect of relationship management on service delivery in the road sector and a strong significant effect of contract monitoring on service delivery in the road sector in Mbale city. This study recommends review of the road contract management policy where strategies of public engagement should be emphasized in the procurement and contract management process. In addition, the Ministry of Local government and Mbale City in particular should sensitize the public about their roles in the contract management process in addition to putting in place mechanisms of ensuring feedback from the public and its utilization about the performance of roads. Further research is also recommended on the role of community engagement in enhancing the performance of the road sector.
Contribution of Performance Appraisal Systems to Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development in Secondary Schools in Kumi District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024) Mary Aanyu
The purpose of this study was to find out the contributions of performance appraisal systems to teachers’ continuous professional development in secondary schools in Kumi district. This was guided by the following objectives: to examine how management by objectives contributes to teachers’ continuous professional development in secondary schools; to find out how teacher-based evaluation system contributes to teachers’ continuous professional development in secondary schools and to assess how 360degrees appraisal system contributes to teachers’ continuous professional development in secondary schools. Across sectional survey design with a quantitative and qualitative approach was adopted. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select ninety-one respondents comprising head teachers, deputy head teachers, directors of studies and teachers. Questionnaires and interview guides were used as data collection tools. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The research findings indicated that most secondary schools do not provide any programme for teachers’ continuous professional development despite carrying out performance appraisal and identifying teachers’ weak areas. Research findings further showed that most schools are challenged financially and are unable to organize training workshops for teachers’ professional development. Finally, it was found that no school sponsors their teachers to go for further studies, teachers take personal initiative. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education and Sports together will all concerned ministries and government bodies should allocate money to schools purposely for teachers’ professional development.
Corporate Governance and Organisational Performance in Civil Societies in Kapchorwa Municipality: A case of Kapchorwa Civil Society Organization Alliance
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-11-03) Eunice Chebet
In Uganda, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play a central role on both service delivery and development of democracy while also contributing to achieving equality, justice and poverty reduction. Therefore, they need to have good corporate governance structures to efficiently play their roles in society. This research study sought to examine the effect of corporate governance on organizational performance in civil societies in Kapchorwa municipality using Kapchorwa Civil Society Alliance (KASCOA) as a case. The study sought to address three specific objectives; (1) to determine the effect of board structure on organizational performance of KACSOA in Kapchorwa district; (2) to analyze the effect of board committees on organizational performance of KACSOA; (3) to assess the effect of board competency on organizational performance of KACSOA. A cross sectional design was adopted with a sample of 86 respondents comprising of staff of KASCOA who were chosen through purposive and simple random sampling methods. Primary quantitative and qualitative data was collected from the respondents using self-administered structured questionnaires and personal interviews. Secondary data was obtained from existing related literature including annual reports from KACSOA. Results from the study indicated that all the three variables were statistically significant at 5 percent level of significance. Board committee had the highest positive and significant effect on performance of KASCOA (Beta= 0.975, P=0.000), followed by board competency (Beta= 0.968, P=0.000), and board structure had the lowest significant effect on organizational performance (Beta= 0.916, P=0.000). Drawing from the findings and conclusions, there is need for KACSOA to increase budget compliance, improve its board structure through increasing diversity especially in terms of gender, and to increase the representation of all organization’s stakeholders on the board in order to increase their satisfaction. It is further recommended that KACSOA should form more competent boards that maintain high board and committee accountability, and to monitor the human resource management. Lastly, there is need for the board to efficiently perform its roles and make regular reviews on its own performance in order to boost board competency, thus improved corporate governance and hence a better organizational performance.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FINANCIAL PERORMANCE OF UGANDA PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CORPORATION
(2025-08-01) Woniala Nicholas
ABSTRACT. This study was undertaken to determine the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the Financial Performance of Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) in Entebbe, Uganda. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. A population of 120 respondents was considered, and a sample of 92 respondents was selected for this study with 8 taking part in the interviews and 83 in questionnaires. Data was analyzed using mixed approaches. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS beginning with descriptive and followed by inferential analysis. While qualitative data was analyzed using content method and it strengthened quantitative results. The study Pearson correlation results revealed the existence of a positive and significant effect between economic responsibility and financial performance of UPPC (r=0.587; P=.000), a positive and significant effect between ethical responsibility and financial performance of UPPC (r=0.477; p=.000) and a positive and significant effect between philanthropy responsibility and financial performance of UPPC (r=0.608; p=0.000). The multiple regression results revealed that all CSR factors used in this study had 64.3% relationship with financial performance of UPPC. The R square explained that CSR had 41.4% effect on financial performance of UPPC with 58.6% due to other factors. Generally, Philanthropy responsibility was found to be the most significant predictor of financial performance of UPPC (ß=.608; Sig=.000) implying that of the three factors, philanthropy responsibility is the key factors in promoting financial performance of UPPC in Entebbe, Uganda. The study recommended that the management of Public Corporations in Uganda should support and promote CSR factors such as economic responsibility, ethical responsibility and Philanthropy responsibility as a means for promoting and enhancing the financial performance of public corporations in Uganda at large.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FINANCIAL PERORMANCE OF UGANDA PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CORPORATION
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-08-01) Woniala Nicholas
This study was undertaken to determine the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the Financial Performance of Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) in Entebbe, Uganda. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. A population of 120 respondents was considered, and a sample of 92 respondents was selected for this study with 8 taking part in the interviews and 83 in questionnaires. Data was analyzed using mixed approaches. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS beginning with descriptive and followed by inferential analysis. While qualitative data was analyzed using content method and it strengthened quantitative results. The study Pearson correlation results revealed the existence of a positive and significant effect between economic responsibility and financial performance of UPPC (r=0.587; P=.000), a positive and significant effect between ethical responsibility and financial performance of UPPC (r=0.477; p=.000) and a positive and significant effect between philanthropy responsibility and financial performance of UPPC (r=0.608; p=0.000). The multiple regression results revealed that all CSR factors used in this study had 64.3% relationship with financial performance of UPPC. The R square explained that CSR had 41.4% effect on financial performance of UPPC with 58.6% due to other factors. Generally, Philanthropy responsibility was found to be the most significant predictor of financial performance of UPPC (ß=.608; Sig=.000) implying that of the three factors, philanthropy responsibility is the key factors in promoting financial performance of UPPC in Entebbe, Uganda. The study recommended that the management of Uganda printing and publishing corporation should support and promote CSR factors such as economic responsibility, ethical responsibility and Philanthropy responsibility as a means for promoting and enhancing the financial performance of UPPC.
Credit Management and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: A Case of Centenary Bank Mbale Branch
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-17) Eunice Buwule
The efficient management of credit plays a very important role in the financial performance of commercial banks. This research focused on exploring the impact of credit analysis, credit risk controls, and credit collection policy on the financial performance of Centenary Bank Mbale Branch. The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of credit analysis on the financial performance of the bank, to determine the influence of credit risk controls on financial performance, and to analyze the effects of credit collection policy on financial outcomes. The researcher used descriptive research design that aims to systematically obtain information to describe a population. It helps answer the what, when, where and how questions regarding the research problem rather than the why, data was collected from Centenary Bank Mbale Branch, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Findings from the study revealed that credit collection policy is the greatest contributor to financial performance with a beta value (β) = 0.702; Sig = 0.000, Credit analysis is second contributor to financial performance with beta value (β) = 0.364; Sig = 0.018 and Credit analysis is the least contributor to financial performance with a beta value (β) = 0.110; Sig = 0.030 The study concludes that credit analysis and financial performance are significantly corrected and that having proper credit risk control plays a significant role in ensuring improved financial performance of the bank while Credit collection policy significantly affects financial performance of the bank and this implies that putting more emphasis in further strengthening the policy will help enhance financial performance of the bank. It was recommended, the bank should put more emphasis on ensuring that credit analysis is thoroughly carried out so as to ascertain the capacity of a client to repay their credit. The bank should put more emphasis on ensuring that risks are controlled as this shall reduce exposure to making losses. The management of the bank should from time to time review the existing credit collection policy as this shall help close any gaps in credit collection and hence boost the bank’s financial position
Credit Risk Management and the Financial Performance of Pride Micro Finance Northern Region
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-10-25) Jackline Winifred Aduni
The study was about the effect of credit risk management on the financial performance of Pride Micro Finance Northern Region. The objectives of the study were to; find out the effect of risk avoidance, risk transference, risk mitigation and risk acceptance on the financial performance of Pride Microfinance Northern region. The researcher used a descriptive design that had qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population for this study was 120 and it comprised of; Branch Managers, Credit Supervisors, Credit Officers and Loan clients from the five branches of Pride Microfinance-Northern Region. Out of a study population of 120 the researcher drew a sample of 92 respondents. The findings of the study were that; Pride Micro Finance has strong credit management policies, has efficient risk identifiers, encourages collective decision making while giving out loans, effective loan screening, asks for a higher value collateral than the loan amount; but rarely adjusts loans according to level of credit risk. Pride Micro Finance has been applying risk transfer methods; third party takes on the responsibilities for the financial risks; all loans are insured, and uses fixed transfer terms that are not subject to any changes in market conditions. The bank has been carrying out business and financial risk assessments before giving loans to their clients and it does not charge differently on loans regardless of the credit risks. However, credit officers have not been strictly adhering to the 5Cs of loan assessment before giving out loans and have not been effectively carrying out post disbursement monitoring of clients. Pride Micro Finance management is aware and has put in place systems that enhance its sustainability even in the event of loan defaulting and it has other sources of funding other than credits that can make it continue with its operations. The study recommends that; Management should strengthen the application of risk control measures to reduce the vulnerability to loss of funds in credit department; Credit supervisors to enforce post-disbursement monitoring of loan clients; Credit officers to ensure strict adherence to credit assessment guidelines before issuing out loans to clients and management should identify more paying sources of funding to enhance its stability in case of loss of money in credit.
DATA TYPES AND MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MBALE DISTRICT, UGANDA
(2025-09-10) WAMBI PIUS
ABSTRACT This study sought to ascertain the effect of data types and management of secondary schools in Mbale district. The study objectives were (i) Effect of student performance data on planning in secondary schools in Mbale district. (ii) Effect of teachers performance data on staffing in secondary schools in Mobile district. (iii) Effect of Facilities data in controlling secondary schools in Mbale district. The study employed a descriptive research design. Target population was 247 respondents and a sample of 176 respondents was selected into the sampling frame using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The study used questionnaire and interview guide to collect primary data. The study used descriptive analysis, Pearson correlations and regression analysis to analyze the data. The descriptive statistics revealed that secondary schools in Mbale district generally utilize data in the management of secondary schools; with 88.6% of the respondents agreeing that in their school data is utilized to account for students' performance. 83.4% of the respondents agreed that the school data is utilized to appraise teachers' performance. The Pearson correlation coefficient showed significant positive relationships between student academic performance data and planning (r=0.787, p=0.01<0.05), teachers’ performance data and staffing (r=0.727, p=0.021<0.05) and facilities data and controlling (r=0.678, p=0.003<0.05). The regression analysis indicated that data types significantly predict management with an adjusted R squared of 0.395 (beta=0.629, p=0.001<0.05). The study concludes that data-driven decision making is essential for effective school management and that secondary schools in Mbale district can benefit by utilizing data to inform management functions. The study recommends the District Education Authorities to establish centralized and comprehensive data management systems that track student performance across grades and subjects. Additionally, the distinct local government should carry out annual infrastructure needs assessments in schools focusing on identifying priority areas for renovation and construction.
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND STUDENT RETENTION IN GOVERNMENT-AIDED SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-22) Hesketh Clinton Ngobi
This study investigated the relationship between discipline management strategies and student retention in government-aided secondary schools in Luuka District. The research specifically focused on examining how counselling services, teacher-student relationships, and parental involvement influence student retention. The problem addressed was the persistent challenge of student dropout despite the presence of universal secondary education. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted a population of 1,392 participants, including students, teachers, head teachers, and district education officials, from which 183 valid responses were obtained. Data were collected using questionnaires, focus group discussions, and interview guides. Reliability of the instruments was confirmed with a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.888, and a Content Validity Index of 83.3%. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS version 20, with descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression, while qualitative data were analysed thematically using verbatim quotations. The findings revealed a statistically significant moderate positive correlation between counselling services and student retention (r = .603, p < .001), teacher-student relationships and student retention (r = .552, p < .001), as well as parental involvement and student retention (r = .552, p < .001). These results indicated that improvements in these discipline management strategies were associated with higher levels of student retention in government-aided secondary schools. The study concluded that counselling, supportive teacher-student relationships, and active parental involvement are vital components in enhancing student retention. It recommended that schools strengthen counselling services through professional staffing, invest in teacher training to build positive relationships with learners, and establish regular communication channels with parents to promote shared responsibility in education.
Disease Surveillance Information System for Livestock: a case study of Mbale District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-07-02) Honest Macho
Livestock diseases pose significant threats to animal health, agricultural economies. Surveillance systems play a crucial role in monitoring, detecting, and controlling the spread of these diseases. The Livestock Disease Surveillance Information System is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of disease surveillance in large- and small-scale livestock populations. The researcher focused on how the Livestock diseases surveillance system can be integrates various data sources, including veterinary clinics, laboratories, and agricultural authorities, to provide a comprehensive view of disease dynamics. Through advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms, Livestock Disease Surveillance Information System can identify patterns, trends, and potential outbreaks in real-time, allowing for timely interventions and control measures. These platforms facilitate information sharing, harmonize surveillance standards, and coordinate responses to Trans boundary diseases and can also impact the effectiveness of surveillance systems and the ability to respond to outbreaks quickly. Uganda, like many African countries, faces a significant burden from livestock diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, and African swine fever. These diseases impact livestock productivity and trade, affecting the livelihoods of millions of Ugandans who depend on livestock.
E-banking and Financial Performance in Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Selected Branches in Stanbic Bank Eastern Region
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-08-09) Jorem Otim
This research report was carried out to present the factual findings concerning the effect of E banking on financial performance of selected Stanbic banks in Eastern Uganda and finds out possible solutions to the financial challenges facing the selected banks, the objectives were to determine the effect of internet banking on financial performance of selected Stanbic Banks in Eastern Uganda, to establish the effect of ATM banking on financial performance of selected Stanbic Banks in Eastern Uganda, to determine the effect of mobile banking on the financial performance of selected Stanbic Banks in Eastern Uganda The research design used in this study was descriptive research design. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in this study. The population of the study constituted of 80 respondents from whom a sample size of 66 was selected. The researcher use random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The finding shows that internet banking has a positive and significant effect on financial performance. The findings also reveal that ATM banking is the second contributor to financial performance with a Beta value of 0.450 at 0.007 level of significance. The findings further reveal a moderate positive and significant effect of Mobile banking and financial performance as the least contributor to financial performance with a Beta value of 0.021 at 0.929 level of significance. Therefore the researcher recommends that the management of Stanbic Bank should continue promoting internet banking through introducing internet enabled soft wares and programmes that enable the clients to access their account transactions. This shall ensure convenience among the client’s thus increasing customer transaction frequencies and processing time and costs.
EDUCATION FINANCING AND QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN UPE SCHOOLS IN MBALE DISTRICT IN EASTERN UGANDA
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-20) ANNAH KITUYI
This study on the effect of Education Financing and Quality of Education in UPE schools was carried out in government-aided primary schools in Mbale District. The specific objectives of the study were to: establish the effect of government financing of education on the quality of education; assess the effect of parent financing of education on the quality of education; and find out the effect of guardian financing of education on the quality of education in UPE schools in Mbale District. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design in which both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to gather data from a sample of 212 respondents consisting of staff of the District Education Office, Headteachers Deputy Headteachers and teachers. The data was collected using validated and pre-tested questionnaires and interview guides. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics generated through use of the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) for quantitative data while the qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that at R Square .562; p=.000 < .05 meaning that government financing of education accounted for 56.2% of improvement in quality of education in UPE schools; at R Square .137; p=.000 < .05 meaning that parent financing of education accounted for only 13.7% of the quality of education in the UPE schools; at R Square .062; p=.000 < .05 meaning that guardian financing of education accounted for only 6.2% of quality of education in UPE schools. Overall, results of the multiple regression revealed that at R Square .705; p=.000 < .05 meaning that financing of education through government, parents and guardians altogether accounted for 70.5% of the quality of education in UPE schools in Mbale District. The study concluded that government financing of education has a strong significant effect on the quality of education in the UPE schools; parent financing of education has a strong significant effect on the quality of education in UPE schools; guardian financing of education also has a strong significant effect on the quality of education in UPE schools in Mbale District. On the whole, education financing by government, parents and guardians altogether has a strong significant effect on quality of education provision in the UPE schools in Mbale District. The study recommended among other things that government should consider increasing its proportion of financing of education in the UPE schools as this will greatly improve on the quality of education in the schools; and that parents too, should get involved in financing education of their children since it also has a significant effect on the quality of education in the UPE schools. For further research, the study recommended that a similar study needs to be done in government-aided secondary schools so as to compare findings and be able to generalize the findings. Keywords: Education Financing, Government, Parent, Guardian, UPE schools, Mbale District.
Effect of Internal Audit on Financial Performance in Mbale District Local Government
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-07-10) Nelson Kamoti
This study was to examine effect of internal audit on financial performance in Mbale District Local Government. The study was guided by the following research objectives: To examine the effect of compliance audit on financial performance in Mbale District Local Government. To assess the effect of value for money audit on financial performance in Mbale District Local Government. To establish the effect of forensic audit on financial performance in Mbale District Local Government. This research was undertaken to establish the effect of internal audit on financial performance of Mbale district local government. The study adopted a descriptive research design and both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used as a way of triangulation. The population of study of 113 was selected from a study population of 160 using Krejcie and Morgan table (1970). The study findings showed that all the three dimensions that included compliance audit, value for money and forensic audit have a statistically significant effect on financial performance of Mbale District Local Government. In conclusion, the study conducted on the Mbale District Local Government in Uganda found that compliance audit, value for money, and forensic audit all have a statistically significant effect on financial performance. It is recommended that: The results suggest that effective financial management practices, including compliance with laws and regulations, maximizing value for money, and preventing and detecting fraudulent activities, can positively impact the financial performance of local governments. These findings align with previous research on financial performance in local governments in Uganda, which has highlighted the importance of effective financial management and accountability mechanisms. It is essential for local governments to prioritize financial management and adopt comprehensive approaches to improving financial performance, including strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing accountability mechanisms, and improving revenue mobilization
Effect of Internal Organizational Factors on Employee Performance of Commercial Banks in Eastern Uganda. A Case Study of Centenary Bank, Mbale Branch
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-08-02) Jonnah Nyango
This study examined the effect of internal organizational factors on employee performance at Centenary Bank, Mbale branch. Specifically, the study examined the effect of organizational structure, management support, and organizational culture on employee performance. The study was grounded on the Contingency Theory. The research employed a positivist research philosophy with descriptive analysis. The population of this study was 75 employees of Centenary Bank Mbale branch. The sample respondents were 63 respondents drawn from the Centenary Bank Mbale branch of which only 59 returned the questionnaires for results analysis. Questionnaires and interview guides were the main data collection tools while analysis involved the use of both qualitative and quantitative statistical techniques. The study established a positive and significant effect of, organization structure r=0.964, management support, r=0.985, and organization culture, r= 0.973, on employee performance. The study concluded that internal organization factors have a significant impact on employee performance. As such the research concluded that effecting changes in the organization structure, management support and organization culture will significantly lead to better employee performance. In regard to the organization structure and culture, the study recommends that bank should align their structure to the changing operating environment and ensure awareness of the corporate culture among employees. Further, managers are advised to instill a culture of involving employees in decision-making and extend the rewards and recognition systems which will be instrumental to fostering management support. Lastly, due to changing environment, the study recommends that bank should develop relevant infrastructure to support remote working and improve on the available facilities to employees at the workplace.

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