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    Effect of Board Accountability on Financial Performance of Selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Kyabarongo, Benon; Agaba, Moses; Byamukama, Eliab Mpora; Sunday, Arthur; Sekiwu, Denis
    Board accountability and Financial Performance are significant concepts among SACCOs in Uganda due to their involvement in the financial intermediation process. In spite of the several interventions by Bank Uganda, a number of banks and other financial institutions have failed to operate forcing the regulators to intervene to ensure sanity in the financial system. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda and the specific objective was; To examine the effect of board accountability on the financial performance of selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, In this study, a cross-sectional survey research design was employed, adopting quantitative and qualitative approaches research approaches. A total population of 342 people was used at a confidence level of 95% or an error of 0.05 and the sample size was 184 respondents who involved the staff and members taken from the six SACCOs registered in Kiruhura district, Uganda as of January 2023. The obtained data for analysis was divided into two phases. First, descriptive statistics on the respondents and the preliminary data analysis were performed using SPSS version 20.0. These statistics included multicollinearity, mean and standard deviation, outliers and extreme values, and missing values in the second phase, the structural relationships between the variables in the suggested conceptual model were tested and examined using structural equation modeling (SEM). Jaffrey’s Amazing Statistical Program (JASP) version 0.17.2.0 was used to implement SEM. The findings of the study were: The effect of board accountability (BAC) on financial performance was found to have a negative effect ( = -0.908), implying that the data failed to support the direct relationship between BAC and FiP, thus not supporting H01, Therefore the study concludes that SACCOS will do less well financially the more its board assumes accountability for the company's decisions and communicates them openly to stakeholders. The study recommends that the board of directors should be more effective in ensuring that they communicate the decisions clearly and appropriately so that SACCO maximizes shareholders' wealth. SACCOs should seek the best strategies for communicating and sharing accountability feedback with SACCO members to generate maximum benefits for everyone
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    Effect of Board Accountability on Financial Performance of Selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Kyabarongo, Benon; Agaba, Moses; Byamukama, Eliab Mpora; Sunday, Arthur; Sekiwu, Denis
    Board accountability and Financial Performance are significant concepts among SACCOs in Uganda due to their involvement in the financial intermediation process. In spite of the several interventions by Bank Uganda, a number of banks and other financial institutions have failed to operate forcing the regulators to intervene to ensure sanity in the financial system. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda and the specific objective was; To examine the effect of board accountability on the financial performance of selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, In this study, a cross-sectional survey research design was employed, adopting quantitative and qualitative approaches research approaches. A total population of 342 people was used at a confidence level of 95% or an error of 0.05 and the sample size was 184 respondents who involved the staff and members taken from the six SACCOs registered in Kiruhura district, Uganda as of January 2023. The obtained data for analysis was divided into two phases. First, descriptive statistics on the respondents and the preliminary data analysis were performed using SPSS version 20.0. These statistics included multicollinearity, mean and standard deviation, outliers and extreme values, and missing values and in the second phase, the structural relationships between the variables in the suggested conceptual model were tested and examined using structural equation modeling (SEM). Jaffrey’s Amazing Statistical Program (JASP) version 0.17.2.0 was used to implement SEM. The findings of the study were: The effect of board accountability (BAC) on financial performance was found to have a negative effect ( = -0.908), implying that the data failed to support the direct relationship between BAC and FiP, thus not supporting H01, Therefore the study concludes that SACCOS will do less well financially the more stakeholders. The study recommends that the board of directors should be more effective in ensuring that they communicate the decisions clearly and appropriately so that SACCO maximizes shareholders' wealth. SACCO should seek the best strategies for communicating and sharing accountability feedback with SACCO members to generate maximum benefits for everyone
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    Financial Accountability and Service Delivery In Kabale District Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Biryomumisho, Fadison; Turyasingura, John Bosco; Agaba, Moses; Kabagambe, Jess Davi
    This research was conducted in Kabale District Local Government to examine the effect of financial accountability on service delivery. The predictor variables under study were funds disbursement, auditing process, and record-keeping systems, while service delivery was the outcome variable. The study followed a cross-sectional survey. Data from 86 respondents was collected and analyzed quantitatively, complemented with qualitative analysis. Since descriptive analysis entailed a description of a single variable and its attributes, frequency tables were used to present the data. At the bivariate level, a Pearson correlation matrix was conducted to ascertain the relationships between the predictor variables and the dependent variable. A linear regression model was used to fit the data. Research findings from the regression model show that funds disbursement(R=862), Auditing process (R=656 and records-keeping systems(R=899) have a positive significance on the service delivery of Kabale District local government. The main conclusion drawn from this research is that funds disbursement, auditing process, and record-keeping systems have a significant effect on service delivery. The study therefore recommends that there is a need to put more effort into funds disbursement, auditing process, and record-keeping systems for determinations of making service delivery sustainable at Kabale District Local Government.
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    Human Resources Compensation and Employee Retention in Local Government in Uganda case of Kabale District
    (International Journal of Management and Digital Business, 2025) Agaba, Moses; Turyasingura, John Bosco; Rugasira, Jack
    This study examined the effect of human resource compensation on employee retention in Local Governments in Uganda case of Kabale District. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of human resources compensation on employee retention in local government in Uganda case of Kabale District. A case study research design was used considering utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted 134 participants but 119 managed to respond back and these included 117 who filled the questionnaire and 02 who were interviewed. The study findings revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between compensation and employee retention at (r = .430**, P=0.00 <0.01) and compensation and benefits positively and significantly predicted employee retention at KDLG at (Beta =.567, p=.000 <0.05). The study recommended that it’s crucial for KDLG to reevaluate their retention strategies, focusing on enhancing job satisfaction, professional development opportunities, and overall workplace conditions to mitigate turnover and ensure the retention of valuable talent. There is need for providing competitive salaries, ensuring all employees are on payroll, offering comprehensive workplace allowances and recognition programs, and equitably distributing work benefits across employees at all levels.
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    Mediating Effect of Government Policies on Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Savings And Credit Cooperative Societies in Uganda
    (International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2025) Kyabarongo, Benon; Agaba, Moses; Rugasira, Jack
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of corporate governance on financial performance of SACCOs in Kiruhura District,Uganda and the specific objectives were; To examine the effect of board accountability on financial performance of selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, In this study, a cross-sectional survey research design was employed, adopting quantitative and qualitative approaches research approaches. A total population of 342 people were used at a confidence level of 95% or error of 0.05 and the sample size was 184 respondents who involved the staff and members taken from the six SACCOs registered in Kiruhura districts, Uganda as of January 2023. the structural relationships between the variables in the suggested conceptual model were tested and examined using structural equation modeling (SEM). Jaffrey’s Amazing Statistical Program (JASP) version 0.17.2.0 was used to implement SEM.The findings of the study were: The effect of board accountability (BAC) on financial performance was found to have a negative effect. Board risk management was found to have a significant positive influence on financial management of savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). Board assurance was found to have a significant positive influence on financial management of savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs).
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    Micro-Credit Institutions’ Services and Sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises During Covid-19 Pandemic in Kigezi Region, South Western Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2022) Agaba, Moses; Kaaya, Siraj; Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun
    The study examined the effect of Microcredit institutions' services on the sustainability of micro, small and medium-size enterprises of the Kigezi region, South Western Uganda during the Covid-19 pandemic. The specific objectives were to: determine the effect of loan provision by microcredit institutions on the sustainability of MSMEs; determine the effect of the provision of the saving account by microcredit institutions sustainability of MSMEs, and, investigate the effect of the provision of Managerial skills on the sustainability of MSMEs during Covid-19 pandemic in Kigezi Sub-Region, Uganda. The study was conducted in the Kigezi region of Uganda. The region has six (6) districts namely: Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rubanda and Rukiga. The Kigezi region is situated in Southwestern Uganda. It is a very hilly, cold and mountainous region bordering the Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Because of its hills, mountains and cold weather, people call it the Switzerland of Africa. It is full of Agricultural Terraces and is home to the world-famous mountain gorillas. According to the National Census of 2014 and the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Household survey of 2016, the region has a population of about 1.5 million people from the six (6) districts (Kabale, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rubanda, Rukiga and Kisoro). The sample size was computed using Yamane's sampling formulae (Yamane, 1967) and was based on a 5% level of precision. A cluster sampling procedure was applied to select the enterprises' respondents. Enterprise owners and managers were the units of inquiry due to their importance as custodians of information on all the activities taking place in their respective MSMEs (Rhodes, 2009). The research population was divided into clusters (areas or districts) and the required sample was selected using simple random sampling. The study used an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire to collect the data. The value of CVI obtained was 0.78 while the value of reliability obtained was 0.767, which indicates that the questionnaire items were relevant and suitable for the study. Three hundred and twelve (312) questionnaires were administered while a total of two hundred and ninety-four (294) MSMEs returned the filled questionnaires, giving the return rate as 94.2%. The results indicate that a one-unit increase in Loan Provision would cause about 0.048 unit increase in Sustainability of MSMEs; one-unit increase in Saving Account would produce about 0.125 unit increase in Sustainability of MSMEs, and one-unit increase in Training on Managerial Skills would bring about 0.309 unit increase in Sustainability of MSMEs. This suggests that increases in Loan Provision; Saving Accounts; and Training in Managerial Skills help to increase Sustainability. The study concludes that loan provision by microcredit institutions did not sustain MSMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic in Kigezi Sub-Region Uganda; accessing an adequate amount of credit is an important factor in increasing the development and growth of SMEs; and, increasing Saving accounts and Training on Managerial Skills will increase Micro-credit Institutions’ Serviceability of MSMEs. The researchers recommend the use of sensitization of the clients and the use of other marketing tools. The researchers also recommend Emphasizing training (managerial skills), especially in financial management to support their clients to improve their business performance regularly and most cases should be tailored toward the training needs of the clients
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    Moderating role of employee commitment on the relationship between talent management practices and employee performance in public universities in Western Uganda
    (African Quarterly Social Science Review, 2025) Kakkayi, Jolly Nyesigire; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele; Agaba, Moses; Munyambonera, Ezra
    The study sought to examine the moderating effect of employee commitment on the relationship between talent management practices and employee performance in public universities in Western Uganda. The study was guided by the Egalitarian Theory of Talent Management, and a cross-sectional research design was adopted in the study. From a population of 1156, a sample size of 320 respondents was obtained in two phases: first, a census was used for the human resource directors and top management since the population was small (12 respondents); then secondly, the Yamane formula was used to calculate the sample size for the university council members and teaching and administrative staff, which yielded a sample of 308 respondents. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the human resource directors and top management, while simple random sampling was used for the council members and teaching and administrative staff. Using structured questionnaires, quantitative data was then collected from the 320 respondents of the two selected public universities (Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Kabale University). Data was then analyzed using structural modeling techniques. The findings revealed that the moderating effect of employee commitment on the relationship between talent management practices and employee performance was not statistically significant for either administrative or academic staff in Ugandan public universities. Specifically, for administrative staff, the interaction effect was not significant (z = -0.268, p = 0.789), although the direct effect of talent management on performance was statistically significant (β = 0.348, z = 2.161, p = 0.031), and the total effect remained strong (β = 0.314, z = 3.684, p < 0.001). This suggests that talent management practices such as attraction, development, retention, and motivation directly improved administrative staff performance, regardless of commitment levels. The study recommended that universities should focus on strengthening talent management initiatives directly, and while fostering employee commitment is important, efforts should prioritize implementing effective attraction, development, motivation, and retention strategies that independently drive performance improvements.
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    Opportunity Recognition Competence of Women Entrepreneurs and Its Effect on Performance of Women Owned Enterprises in Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Murezi, Caroline Masiko; Agaba, Moses; Kikawa, Richard Cliff; Kaaya, Siraje
    In Uganda, women have found alternative forms of employment through entrepreneurship, though research indicates that males tend to dominate in the field of entrepreneurship. However, women can succeed in entrepreneurship if they have the right information, abilities, resources, and encouragement. This study sought to provide deeper insights on opportunity recognition as a competence that influences the performance of female-led/owned enterprises. It concentrates on women’s ability to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities, and how this impact on the performance of women-owned/led enterprises. This study presented a conceptual model predicting the performance of women entrepreneurs, building on the body of literature already available in the fields of women entrepreneurship, and opportunity recognition of women entrepreneurs. The article concluded with significant theoretical and practical research implications and offers avenues for future research.
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    Perceived organisational support and organisational citizenship behaviour: Key insights from institutions of higher learning in Kabale District, Uganda
    (African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025) Abaho, Felix; Agaba, Moses; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele
    This study evaluated the relationship between perceived organisational support and organisational citizenship behaviour among higher education institutions in Kabale District. The study was guided by Social Exchange Theory and followed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design targeting a total of 269 staff members, which included top management, administration, and academic and non-academic staff of the three selected institutions of higher learning in Kabale District. Using purposive and simple random sampling techniques, quantitative data was collected from 235 respondents using a structured questionnaire. Data was then analysed quantitatively using descriptive analysis, which entailed frequency and percentages, and tables were used to present the data. At the bivariate level, a Pearson correlation matrix was used to ascertain the relationships between organisational support and organisational citizenship behaviour. The findings revealed that all the constructs of perceived organisational support – fair treatment, career development and rewards and recognition – had a strong and positive correlation to organisational citizenship behaviour among institutions of higher learning in Kabale District, as indicated by (r = .662, p < 0.01), (r = .656, p < 0.01) and (r =.729, p < 0.01), respectively. The study concluded that perceived organisational support had a significant impact on organizational citizenship behaviour. The study recommends that institutions should regularly engage staff through open-door policies, mentorship programmes and feedback mechanisms to promote a culture of support and recognition. Design and implement structured recognition programmes for staff who demonstrate high levels of commitment, innovation, teamwork and voluntary contributions beyond their job roles. Offer staff continuous capacity-building workshops, scholarships for further studies and regular participation in academic conferences and training and Ensure transparency in promotions, task allocation and conflict resolution processes. Promote equity and inclusion across all academic and administrative departments.
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    Social media marketing and financial performance of tour firms in the Kigezi sub-region of Uganda
    (African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025) Muhwezi, John Bosco; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele; Agaba, Moses; Asiimwe, Judith Bijurenda
    The study sought to examine the effects of social media marketing on the financial performance of tour firms in the Kigezi sub-region of Uganda, focusing on three specific objectives, which included: examining the effect of community engagement on the financial performance of tour firms; establishing the effect of branding on the financial performance of tour firms; and assessing the effect of positioning on the financial performance of tour firms. The study was anchored on the Destination Competitiveness Theory, and the cross-sectional research design was employed, targeting 173 employees among the 140 registered tour firms in the Kigezi sub-region of Uganda. Using the Morgan table, the study sampled 120 respondents, which included the tour managers, marketing managers and finance managers, employing the stratified random sampling technique. Structured questionnaires designed on a 5-point Likert scale were used to collect the primary data. Data was then analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that community engagement, measured by information sharing, comments and feedback & user-generated content, significantly affected the financial performance of the tour firms (R2 = 0.126, p = 0.001 < .005). Branding, which included visual identity and recognition, audience alignment and connection, had a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of the tour firms (R2 = 0.251, p = 0.001 < 0.005). On the other hand, market positioning as measured by value proposition, target audience and content strategy was found to be the strongest predictor of financial performance among the tour firms (R2 = 0.270, p< 0.001 < 0.005). The study concluded that social media marketing is a key driver of profitability, revenue growth and return on investment among the tour firms. The study recommended that tour firms leverage social media marketing as a strategic tool to improve financial performance.
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    Talent Development and Employees' Performance in Public Universities
    (European Journal of Human Resource Management Studies, 2025) Kakkayi, Jolly Nyesigire; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele; Agaba, Moses; Munyambonera, Ezra
    This study examined the effect of talent development practices on employee performance in selected public universities in Uganda’s Western Region. The study was guided by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory, and a convergent parallel mixed methods design was employed, integrating a cross-sectional survey of academic and administrative staff with key informant interviews. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 320 respondents, which included both academic and administrative staff of the two selected public universities (Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Kabale University). Quantitative data was analyzed using structural modelling techniques, and qualitative insights were explored thematically. Findings indicated that talent development had a positive and significant effect on academic staff performance but had little effect on administrative staff performance. The study contributes to theory by extending Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs through demonstrating how specific HRpractices, such as development, map onto esteem, safety and belonging needs in resource-constrained public universities. Practically, the study recommends talent development initiatives aligned with performance expectations, while underscoring the importance of leadership and responsive human resource systems in strengthening performance in public universities.
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    The Effect of Board Risk Management on Financial Performance of Selected Saccos in Kiruhura District, Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Kyabarong, Benon; Agaba, Moses; Munyabonera, Francisis; Byamukama, Eliab Mpora; Kikawa, Cliff; Ahabwe, Oliver
    Corporate risk management and important ideas among Sacco’s in Uganda are board risk management and financial performance. The study's general objective was to determine the effect of board risk management affected the financial results of particular SACCOS in the Kiruhura District. This study used a cross-sectional survey research design using a quantitative research methodology. The sample size consisted of 184 respondents, staff, and members from the six Sacco’s registered in the Kiruhura area of Uganda as of January 2023. A total population of 342 persons was used at a confidence level of 95% or an error of 0.05. Two stages separated the data that was collected for analysis. First, SPSS version 20.0 was used to conduct the preliminary data analysis and descriptive statistics on the respondents. In the second phase, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to evaluate and investigate the structural relationships between the variables in the proposed conceptual model. These statistics included multicollinearity, mean and standard deviation, outliers and extreme values, and missing data. SEM was implemented using Jaffrey's Amazing Statistical Program (JASP) version 0.17.2.0. The study's conclusions were: The financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies (Sacco’s) in Uganda was found to be significantly positively impacted by board risk management (BRM) (=1.322**), boosting Ha, The study concludes that SACCOs would experience greater financial gains or better financial performance if they are more stringent about the processes they follow to review their risk profile and the policies they put in place. The study recommends that; Sacco’s risk management committees of the board should be very effective in influencing the corporate risk management practices adopted within the SACCOs and that SACCOs should improve on the levels of BRM to achieve favorable financial results by applying careful attention to governmental regulations, rules and policies.