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    Internet Usage and Academic Performance of Students At Uganda Martyrs University Kabale Campus.
    (Kabale University, 2022) Niwashaba, Brendah
    The study was about internet usage and academic performance of students at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale Campus. The study was guided by three research objectives namely; establishing the influence of internet usage on student's academic performance at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus, finding out the challenges encountered by students in the use of internet facilities at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus and suggest possible solutions to the challenges encountered by students in the use of internet facilities at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus. The study population comprised 150 respondents and a sample of 108 respondents was chosen for the study. From the study findings, the majority of respondents accessed the Internet for academic work. It was also indicated that the internet has influenced students' academic performance positively at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus. From the study findings on challenges encountered by students in the use of internet facilities at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus, the majority of respondents indicated power failure. From the study findings, upgrading the system, organizing internet training, installation of generating set, institutional subscription to some sites, employing computer engineers, increasing work station, continuous system maintenance, and installation of a library dedicated server were some of the possible solutions to the challenges encountered by students in the use of internet facilities at Uganda Martyrs University, Kabale campus. The researcher recommended that there should be provision of solar power and adequate internet services to enhance access to information needed by the students which in turn will have a positive effect on their academic performance.