Bishop Barham University College - Kabale

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    Financial Accessibility and Poverty Reduction in Northern Uganda, Lango Sub-Region
    (International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2019-04) Marus, Eton; Odubuker, Picho Epiphany; Mary, Ejang; Ogwel, Patrick Benard; Mwosi, Fabian;
    Access to a well-functioning financial system can economically and socially empower individuals and in particular poor people, allowing them to better integrate into the economy of their countries and to actively contribute to their development and protect themselves against economic shocks. The paper examined the contributions of financial accessibility in supporting poverty reduction in northern Uganda. A cross sectional study design was adopted. The data was collected by use of structured and closed ended questionnaire. The findings revealed that financial institutions had not done much to reach the poor, which limits their productivity capacity and capacity to acquire productive assets. While there are isolated pockets of poverty reduction as expressed by participants’ ability to own personal assets and easily manage their dependency burdens, a few individuals have access to better health facilities. The strides to promote financial accessibility are highly commendable, though poverty remains problematic even among those who have access to financial resources. The paper therefore recommends that financial institutions should endeavor to offer financial management training to clients before extending credit to them, especially clients with some noticeable levels of illiteracy. There is also need for a comprehensive analysis on the current poverty reduction models and their impact on the very poor, in terms of production capacity, owning productive assets and living meaningful lives. Keywords: Financial Accessibility, Financial Sector, Poverty, Poverty Reduction, Northern Uganda.
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    LEADERSHIP STYLES AND TEACHER PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KABALE DISTRICT, UGANDA
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-01) BYARUHANGA MWESIGYE AMON
    This study sought to investigate the effects of leadership styles on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. The study was guided by a number of objectives which included: establishing how head teachers involve teachers in decision making and the effect it has on teacher performance, establishing how head teachers communicate with their teaching staff and the effect it has on teacher performance and finding out how head teachers delegate duties to the teachers and the effect it has on teacher performance. The study utilized both descriptive and quantitative research designs in nature. It used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative approach used self-administered questionnaires which were directed to secondary school teachers while the qualitative approach used interview guides which were directed to secondary school head teachers. The sample size was 126 from a total population of 176 respondents. The research hypotheses of the study were verified using Fishers’ ANOVA technique. From the study, it was concluded that the way head teachers’ involved teachers in decision making had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. It was also concluded that the way head teachers’ communicated with teaching staff had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. It was also concluded that the way head teachers’ delegated duties to teachers had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. These research hypotheses were proved by Fishers’ ANOVA results that indicated a significant in all the three study findings. The study recommended that head teachers should involve teachers in the decision making process of secondary schools at all levels and times. This could be done by involving teachers in committees like finance, disciplinary, security, academic, procurement and welfare. Further the study recommended that head teachers should communicate with the teaching staff at all times. This could be done through organizing regular meetings with teachers, writing notices in the staff notice boards, sending junior staff to pass information to teachers and by use of telephone calls. Finally, the study recommended that head teachers should delegate duties to teachers
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    The Role of Women in Natural Resource Management: a Case of Two Wings Agroforestry Network-Kabale
    (Larenstein University, 2008) Yesigomwe, Aggrey
    It is increasingly becoming important to address the many problems in the realm of natural resources in Uganda. The commitment is towards sustainable use, striking a balance between economic development and conservation interventions. Agroforestry has been identified as one of the important key approaches for reducing over exploitation of natural resources while sustaining food production for rural development. Modern Agroforestry is based on improved management and organization of traditional Agroforestry practices to give better results backed by scientific knowledge as a way of addressing problems associated with increased population pressure, land shortage and food security. Women have an essential contribution to make in the management of natural resources because they process several complementary attributes that are beneficial to ecologically sustainable development. The instrumental role of women in respect to the conservation of the environment stems from their tasks and responsibilities, and direct dependence on land based resources. This study was conducted to investigate the factors that cause low adoption of Agroforestry technologies by women of Two Wings Agroforestry Network in Kabale district. The study specifically looked at the three promoted technologies among others; home gardens, scattered trees and shrubs, and hedgerows. Data was collected by use of semi-structured interviews and Focused Group Discussions. PESTEC and Harvard Analysis tools were used to analyse data. Findings show that adoption of Agroforestry technologies in the study area was influenced by socio-cultural factors like gender roles, division of labour and cultural norms. Socioeconomic factors such as, education, marital status, land and tree tenure. Institutional factors like lack of natural resource bye laws. Women in the study area were aware of Agroforestry and more interested in the direct/ immediate benefits of the technologies. Home gardens are highly adopted compared to scattered trees/ shrubs, and hedge rows. There is need to further enhance dissemination through extension by all stakeholders. Relevant channels that suit women’s circumstances should be used to promote technologies that are not yet fully adopted.