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    Corporate Governance and Performance of Dairy Co-Operative Societies in Uganda: A Case Study of Kiruhura District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Ahabwe, Oliver
    This study investigated the impact of corporate governance on the performance of dairy cooperative societies in Kiruhura District, Uganda, focusing specifically on board assurance, board risk management, and board composition. Utilizing a descriptive correlational research design, the study collected quantitative data from 113 respondents through structured questionnaires. The sample was drawn from three active dairy cooperatives, with additional insights gathered from key informants, including board members and supervisory committees. The findings reveal that board assurance significantly influences cooperative performance, explaining approximately 8.9% of the variance in performance outcomes. In contrast, board risk management did not demonstrate a statistically significant effect on performance, while board composition accounted for 18.2% of the variance, indicating a strong positive relationship with performance. These results align with existing literature that emphasizes the importance of effective governance structures in enhancing organizational performance. The study concludes that while board assurance and composition are critical for improving performance, risk management practices require further development to enhance their effectiveness. Recommendations include strengthening board assurance mechanisms, optimizing board composition for diversity, and improving risk management frameworks. Limitations of the study include its focus on a specific geographic area, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. Future research could explore additional governance factors and their long-term effects on cooperative performance.
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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.