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Item Embargo Absenteeism and Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary in Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District.(Kabale University, 2023) Twesigye, AbelThe study aimed to examine the effects of absenteeism and academic performance on pupils in selected primary schools in the Buyanja sub-county, Rukungiri district. The study was guided by specific objectives, which included identifying factors contributing to pupil absenteeism, assessing the effects of absenteeism on pupil academic performance, and suggesting potential strategies to reduce absenteeism among pupils in selected primary schools in Buyanja Sub County, Rukungiri District. The study used a mixed research design. In this study, data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 100 respondents were selected to participate in the study. A majority (25%) of respondents, the highest number, mentioned that illness was the major cause of pupils' absenteeism in primary schools in the Buyanja sub-county, Rukungiri district. This implies that the majority of the respondents mentioned that absenteeism affects the academic performance of pupils in primary schools in the Buyanja sub-county, Rukungiri district. It was concluded that children more frequently absent in early kindergarten obtained lower working memory and cognitive flexibility scores, as represented by 31 %. The study findings on the possible strategies to reduce absenteeism among pupils in primary schools in the Buyanja subcounty, Rukungiri district indicated that 24% of the respondents mentioned that there should be effective monitoring as a strategy to reduce absenteeism among pupils. The study recommends that policymakers provide incentives or rewards, such as recognition certificates and prizes or gift cards donated by the community, to pupils with good attendance.Item Embargo Achers' Motivation and Students' Academic Performance in C.R.E. In Secondary Schools in Kayonza Sub-County Kanungu District.(Kabale University, 2019) Byamugisha, SergiousThe purpose of this study was to establish teachers' motivation and students' academic performance in CRE in selected secondary schools in the Kayonza Sub-county Kanungu district.Item Embargo An Analysis of Corruption in Uganda Through the Lens of Chinua Achebe's Nolonger At Ease.(Kabale University, 2023) Nankunda, ValarieThe purpose of the study was to analyze corruption in Uganda through the lens of Chinua Achebe.Item Embargo An Assessment of Rural Urban Migration and Its Impact on The Development: A Case Study of Rwentuha II Kigarama Sub-County in Sheema District Uganda.(Kabale University, 2022) Natukwasa, RonahThis research report is based on "An Assessment of Rural-Urban Migration and its Impact on the Development: A Case Study of Rwentuha II Kigarama Sub-county Shema district, Uganda''. The study sought to address rural-urban migration and its impact on the development of people CItem Embargo An Assessment of The Factors Affecting Pupils' Performance in English Language in Primary Leaving Examinations in Selected Primary Schools of Southern Division Kabale Municipality Kabale District.(Kabale University, 2023) Tusiime, EmilyThis study sought to assess the factors influencing the performance of English in primary schools in the Southern Division Kabale Municipality Kabale district. The study established the influence of school language policy on pupils' performance in the English language in primary schools in Southern Division, the influence of the availability of teaching and learning resources on pupils' performance in the English language in primary schools in Southern Division, and the influence of evaluation Techniques on pupils' performance in the English language in primary schools in Southern Division. The study employed a descriptive research design. The study sample included 92 teachers and 351 pupils drawn from 10 primary schools in Southern Division. Data collection was done using a questionnaire structured on a Likert scale. The collected data was analyzed in the form of descriptive statistics and findings were presented in tables. The researcher therefore concluded that the school policy on language helps to improve pupils' attitudes which in turn influences their performance in English. The research further concluded that the presence of learning materials was important in enhancing pupils' performance in English. Additionally, the study concluded that appropriate evaluation techniques enhance pupils' performance. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should provide more training for teachers to improve their teaching methods. Moreover, the school management boards should ensure the provision of teaching and learning materials in the schools. The study further recommended that both the school administration and the teachers should work together to implement the school policy on language to help the pupils develop positive attitudes towards the learning of English.Item Embargo An Exploration of Jonathan Swift's Use of Satire in Portraying The Problems of The Poor in Ireland in a Modest Proposal.(Kabale University, 2022) Kazigye, DoreenThe purpose of this study was to explore how Jonathan Swift uses satire in portraying the problems of the poor in Ireland.Item Embargo Assessing Poetry and Diction in Contemporary Uganda: A Case Study Of "Building The Nation".(Kabale University, 2021) Muhanguzi, AmosPoetry lovers claim that diction leads to problems such as slow interpretation of poems since difficult words are used in Barlow's poem; Building the Nation since they don't easily adapt to the changes in the words used by these poets. The purpose of this study was to assess poetry and diction in contemporary Uganda; a case study of "Building the Nation".Item Embargo Assessing The Causes of Poor Performance in Geography At Advanced Level in Secondary Schools in Ntungamo District: A Case Study of Rubaare Sub-County.(Kabale University, 2014) Nyesiga, JoramThis study aimed to find out the causes of poor performance in geography at an advanced level in secondary schools in Rubaare sub-county Ntungamo District. The study objectives were:- To asses the school-related factors that cause poor performance in geography at the advanced level in secondary schools. To establish the environmental-related factors that cause poor performance in geography at the advanced level in secondary schools. To identify strategies to minimize poor performance at the advanced level in secondary schools. The study was conducted at three randomly selected schools in Rubaare sub-county Ntungamo District. A total sample of 69 respondents was selected to represent other schools in the sub-county. The targeted population was students, teachers, and head teachers. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews to collect accurate data. The data collected were analyzed using qualitative techniques and presented in tables, frequencies, and percentages. The study revealed that there was school related that, there were school-related, environmental factors that cause poor performance in geography at an advanced level in secondary schools and strategies to minimize poor performance at the advanced level. Conclusions and recommendations were made per the study findings in chapter four.Item Embargo Assessing the Effect of Large Class Size and Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary School in Rukungiri Municipality.(Kabale University, 2023) Kashumbusha, RobertThe study was about examining the effect of large class sizes and pupils' academic Performance in public primary Schools in Rukungiri Municipality. The study was guided by three objectives which were: to find out the relationship between large class size and pupils' academic performance, to find out the effect of class size on pupils' academic performance in selected schools in Rukungiri Municipality, to identify the pupil's enrollment and number of teachers in public schools. A targeted population of 66 respondents was considered and these included Headteachers, teachers, and pupils. Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. The methods that were used in data collection included questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Data collected was edited, coded, entered into the computer, and analyzed with Excel, a Microsoft statistical package, the results were presented in tables. Based on results from the study, 100% of the respondents were aware of the relationship between large class size and pupils' academic performance, and these- included smaller classes encourage participation or interaction as students may receive more support from classmates, teachers in small classes are more I likely to give individual attention to students, effectively control and manage the classroom and build better relationships with students, class size may also influence teachers' interpersonal styles, small classes are more visible and more likely to engage in learning and social behaviors during class, class size has the potential to affect how students interact with each other. The study findings revealed the effect of class size on pupils' academic performance in selected schools in Rukungiri Municipality. These included quality teaching and assessment suffering in large, lack of funding was perceived to impinge well beyond the classroom to the workplace and ultimately to the state of the economy, lack of appropriate value associated with teaching, school administration creating an environment that affects academic standards either positively or negatively. Objective three, it was found out as indicated by the respondents from public primary schools in Rukungiri municipality that the pupil enrollment and number of teachers in public schools and the introduction of Universal Primary Education in Uganda, the skill that teachers exhibit in teaching influences the pupil enrollment, a teachers lack of experience may translate into low enrollment of students, repetition, and dropout, teachers' experience is important to students' learningItem Embargo Assessing The Effect of Single Parenting on Learners Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools of Kabale Municipality.(Kabale University, 2022) Ahumuza, Miriamst assessed the effect of single parenting on learners' academic performance in see secondary schools of Kabale Municipality. The objectives of the study were: to find out the causes of single parenting in Kabale Municipality, to assess the challenges faced by single parents on academic performance, and to examine the effect of single academic performance of students. The study used a descriptive research design e size of 40 respondents was used for the study. The data collection methods used interviews and questionnaires. The study results on the causes of single parenting in e Municipality, the highest number of the respondents mentioned domestic violence. a number of the respondents mentioned unintended pregnancy. Other respondents mentioned death, divorce, and separation, the study results on the challenges fed by students of single parents on academic performance, the highest number of respondents mentioned parental understanding of children's feelings, the lowest number of respondents mentioned the ability to negotiate social situations and produce successful social mention and parents' knowledge of their children other respondents mentioned children's satisfaction with the way they are living their lives, risk of failing to get adequate educational provisions which hinder students' academic performance, and ability to manage their learning and succeed academically and the study results on effects of single parenting on students' academic performance, the highest number of respondents mentioned ess concentration in class, the lowest number of respondents mentioned late coming to school. other respondents mentioned a lack of adequate scholastic materials, isolation from friends which hinders the student's discussion, absenteeism from school, and stressful life which affects students' academic performance. The study recommends that the government should intervene by putting strict laws on domestic violence so that this can be reduced and help to avoid single parenting among the children, more education should be given to all. on dangers of divorce on their children to reduce divorce among partners which muses single parent, parents should not hesitate giving parental guidance to their children.. Parental guidance is necessary to enable the children to be brought up well to enable the child to achieve his or her academic carrier and there should be government support to single parents in upbringing the children in form of providing financial support to them to have well brought up children in the community and educated well.Item Embargo Assessing The Effect of Wolfram Mining to The People Around Iyamuriro Mines in Muko Sub-County Rubanda District.(Kabale University, 2022) Orikiriza, RonaldThe area of Iyamuriro is endowed with the quantity of minerals in the kind of wolfram and oh mineral of which wolfram is the most abundant. Hence being mined in larger quantities than other minerals. This has influenced people from different areas to come to the area for employment opportunities and as foreign investors. Wolfram mining community still pays scant attention to environmental standards. The study aimed to assess the effect of wolfram mining on the people around the Lyamuriro mines in the Muko sub-county in the Rubanda districtItem Open Access Assessing the Impact of Inflation on Household Consumption in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Ny Akabande Subcounty(Kabale University, 2021) Nzabanita, AlikanjeroThe study was about assessing the impact of inflation on household consumption in Nyakabande Sub county in Kisoro District and it was guided by the following study objectives; To establish the causes of inflation on household consumption in Nyakabande Sub County, To assess the effects of inflation on household consumption in Nyakabande Sub County and to explore the possible strategies to reduce the effects of inflation on household consumption in Nyakabande Sub County. The research design used was exploratory involving questionnaires and interview guides that were administered to the respondents to ascertain and explore the characteristics of variables understudy based on qualitative data from both primary and secondary sources. The researcher intended to explore more about unknown in the study area thus this design was advantageous in way that remarkable insights about the area was discovered. Basing on the qualitative research design that the researcher employed, simple random sampling was used to select respondents from two parishes of Nyakabande Sub County. The researcher wrote names continued put them in the basket and shook it thoroughly and then they picked any name at random. at was collected, using various methods and instruments of data collection such as questionnaires and interview guides. The questionnaire was pretested to determine the reliability and validity of the findings. Pretesting was done before the actual field study among 10 respondents immediately after collecting data; it was harnessed, organized and recorded accordingly. Similarly, responses were put together, regulated and sieved so that the right one was considered for the study as the unwanted ones were discarded under this section, different gadgets and methods were used to tabulate the information. The study revealed great causes of inflation on the household consumption in Nyakabande Sub County citing out several effects of inflation on socioeconomic welfare of households such as poor standards of living, destabilizing the economy among others. Finally, the study advanced some possible strategies to reduce on inflation effects on household consumption in Nyakabande Sub County such as infrastructural development, employment creation by the government and so on. Basing on the findings from the study, the researcher recommended further studies to be carried out on the cause of inflation or; household consumption should be carried to come out with enough and reliable information that can help to control inflation out before it circulates. Locals should consider the effects Gf inl1ation on their socioeconomic welfare detrimental and there, devise means to reduce them. In addition, the government should adopt stringent policies on inflation. Otherwise people will lost' trust and confidence it and this may breed social or political unrest or both.Item Embargo Assessing The Impact of Iron Smelting and Smithing on Social Economic Development of Indigenous People in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District.(Kabale University, 2020) Turinawe, RonaldMineral developments especially iron smelting and smithing have contributed greatly to Buhara's economic and social development. Many challenges remain, however, including environmental pollution and resource waste in practice, as well as a dearth of systematic theoretical research. The goal of this study is to analyze the economic and social effects of iron smelting and smithing developments in Buhara from diversified perspectives, to provide the basis for the formulation of iron smelting and smithing development policy. The study aimed to assess the impact of iron smelting and smithing on the social and economic development of indigenous people.Item Embargo Assessing The Influence of Upland Rice on Household Income in Nyamirama Sub-County Kanungu District.(Kabale University, 2022) Byamukama, ChrispusThe study assessed the influence of upland rice on household income in Nyamirama Sub County Kanungu District. It concentrated on identifying the factors favoring upland rice production on household incomes in Nyamirama Sub-county Kanungu District, to identify the contributions of upland rice production on household incomes in Nyamirama Sub-county Kanungu District and identify the challenges affecting upland rice production in Nyamirama Sub-county Kanungu District. The study was carried out in Nyamirama sub-county, about 35km from Kanungu District Headquarters. Kanungu District is found in South Western Uganda and it is boarded by Rubanda District in the west, Kasese in the East, Democratic Republic of Congo in the South, and Rukungiri in the North. The researcher employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design that helped in gathering information where little knowledge is known. A cross-sectional study design across the respondents in Nyamirama Sub-County Kanungu District was used to survey the study population. The study considered a total of a hundred (100) respondents that is local community members, farmers, farm extension workers, and rice traders of Nyamirama sub-county Kanungu District. The primary data was gathered from the respondents that were selected for the study farmers, local community members, farm extension workers, and rice traders). The researcher used questionnaires and interview guides to gather data from respondents. The data units were sorted according to the study objectives to produce coherent meaning. The data was then organized, entered into the computer, and analyzed using Microsoft Excel a computer-based statistical application program, where both inferential and descriptive analysis was used. The study results were later presented in the form of tables, for easy interpretation. Conclusion and recommendations were further drawn in the same arrangement with the study objectives that accrued from the study findings. The researcher concluded that the researcher considered the age of respondents with the view of acquiring data from respondents to their lifetime experiences and understanding an indication that respondents between 20-29 years of age were still energetic and responsible for getting Involved in upland rice farming. It was also concluded that the factors favoring quality production of upland rice on household incomes indicated that there is a need to use quality inputs like fertilizers and seeds, and household sensitization on upland rice best farming practices. The study recommended that there is a need to increase credit financial facilities to farmers by providing agricultural loans at very low-interest rates with the help of village saving banks. The Government should always ensure very good quality agricultural inputs are allowed in the market to boost the entire agricultural sector not only upland rice farming. There is a need for efforts by the government and the entire citizenry to make accessible roads especially feeder roads to far-reaching areas to ease transportation of both agricultural inputs and upland rice produce.Item Embargo Assessing The Role of Information and Communication Technology in The Management of Records in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality.(Kabale University, 2020) Rukundo, AggreyThe purpose of the study was to assess the role of information and communication technology in the management of selected secondary schools in Kabale municipality.Item Open Access An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda(Kabale University, 2021) Agaba, ChrisThis study was about landslides occurrence and its implication on local community in Ibanda Sub County, Kasese District. Thus the general objective of this study was to examine landslides occurrence and its implication on local community in Ibanda Sub County, Kasese District, Uganda. The specific objectives of the study are: to determine the main factors responsible for causing landslides; to assess the effects of landslide threat on the local community; and examine the control measures employed by farmers in landslide prone areas. This study has examined the factors causing landslides in Ibanda sub county Location targeting 120 households. A total sample of 92 farmers representing 92 households was selected. Data was presented using frequency distributed tables, bar graphs, photographs and maps from various sources. Also content analysis was analyzed using qualitative techniques. From the study findings it was established that the main factors responsible for causing landslides in Ibanda sub county Kasese district were steep gradient of slope, climate change and lack of cover vegetation. The findings revealed that, first, human activities that caused landslides include deforestation in general and removal of vegetation on slopes, specifically excavation of the toe slope, loading of the slope, defective maintenance of drainage systems, water leakages from water supply and terracing on the slopes. Second, heavy rainfall, geology, soil thickness, deep weathering, fluvial erosion of slope toe are the geomorphological factors that causes landslide in the area. Thirdly is that the socio-economic losses due to slope failures are great, ranging from destruction of infrastructure, displacement of residence, loss of property and siltation of rivers. Fourthly, the study established that farmers have adopted some responses in regard to landslides such as afforestation programmers, and adhering to warnings given by local government to re-locate to a safer ground. From the findings, the study recommends that there should be sustainable communication and education to farmers on effective ways to mitigate landslides, implementation of policies on settlements, and penalties curbing deforestation. Future researchers should investigate the influence government policies have on human activities in landslides prone areas. Keywords: Assessment, Landslides Occurrence, Implications, Local Community, Sub-County, Kasese District, Uganda.Item Embargo An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and Its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda(Kabale University, 2021) Chris, AgabaThis study was about landslides' occurrence and their implications for the local community in Ibanda. Sub County, Kasese District Thus, the general objective of this study was to examine landslide occurrence and its implications for the local community in Ibanda Kasese Kasese Sub County, Kasese District, Uganda. The specific objectives of the study are to: determine the main factors responsible for causing landslides; assess the effects of a landslide threat on the local community; and examine the control measures employed by farmers in landslide prone areas. This study has examined the factors causing landslides in the Ibanda sub-county location, targeting 120 households. A total sample of 92 farmers representing 92 households was selected. Data was presented using frequency-distributed tables, bar graphs, photographs, and maps from various sources. In addition, content analysis was analyzed using qualitative techniques. From the study findings, it was established that the main factors responsible for causing landslides in Ibanda sub-county, Kasese district, were steep gradient of slope, climate change, and lack of cover vegetation. The findings revealed that, first, human activities that caused landslides include deforestation in general and removal of vegetation on slopes, specifically excavation of the toe slope, loading of the slope, defective maintenance of drainage systems, water leakages from water supply and terracing on the slopes. Second, heavy rainfall, geology, soil thickness, deep weathering, fluvial erosion of slopes, are the geomorphological factors that cause landslides in the area. Third, the socioeconomic losses associated with slope failures are significant, ranging from infrastructure destruction to property damage. Displacement of residences, loss of property, and siltation of rivers. Fourthly, the study established that farmers have adopted some responses with regard to landslides, such as afforestation programmers and adhering to warnings given by local government to re-locate to safer ground. According to the study's findings, there should be ongoing communication and education to farmers about effective ways to mitigate landslides, as well as the implementation of settlement policies and penalties for deforestation. Future researchers should investigate the influence government policies have on human activities in landslide prone areas.Item Embargo Assessment of The Effects of Leadership Practice and Employee Performance in Organizations: A Case Study of Rugarama Compassion Projects.(Kabale University, 2022) Nuwahereza, ShallonManagement of people in organizations is part and parcel of the management process. Employee performance includes executing defined duties, meeting deadlines, team input, and achieving departmental goals is archived through proper leadership practices. However, at Rugarama Compassion Projects, there has been friction between individual responsibility and role, as stated by the annual review report by Rugarama Compassion projects. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of leadership practice and employee performance in organizations a case study of Rugarama compassion projectsItem Embargo Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District.(Kabale University, 2023) Murengezi, InnocentThe study investigated the impact of floods on the local communities and developed policy options not only to mitigate flooding in communities of Kisoro District but also Uganda at large Nyarusiza Sub-county, Kisoro District. Specific Objectives included; identifying the causes of floods, identifying the impacts of floods on communities, and identifying the solutions to floods on communities in the Nyarusiza Sub-county, Kisoro District. The researcher used the descriptive research design as appropriate for the study because the study was concerned with finding answers to research questions about the study. The Population of this study comprised farmers and communities from the Nyarusiza sub-county whose property has been destroyed due to floods especially those in some parishes like Rukongi, Mabungo, and Gasovu who were 239 in number. The researcher used the Krejcie and Morgan table to determine the 148 who represented the whole study population. Data collection methods and tools used to collect data included questionnaires and interview guides. Descriptive analysis is used to determine the proportions and frequency of the variables. The results were presented in the form of tables and figures. The findings of the study on objective one revealed that the main cause of floods in communities is due to Heavy Rainfall. During this time, rainwater flows and is collected in dams. When this tired or collected water reaches beyond the storage capacity limit, it ends up in flood. Floods caused by rainfall usually occur at the flat areas in Nyarusiza sub-county plains causing flooding hence this accounted for 25(17%) of the respondents. The findings on the second objective revealed that the spread of Communicable Diseases is the main effect of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis, and leptospirosis in flood-affected areas. Floods also lead to vector-borne diseases, transmitted through parasites and pathogens such as mosquitoes. As a result, the health of flood, victims deteriorates as this accounted for 25(17%). The findings on objective three revealed that there is a need for a risk Assessment Plan hence creating a risk assessment plan should be a top priority when it comes to your business. Consider what needs to happen if there is flooding and get a plan of action in case employees are unable to make it to work. To prepare for a flood, consider an evacuation plan, as well as what items, materials, and equipment might be at risk, and how to best keep them safe during a flooding disaster. This accounted for 13(9%) of the respondents. The researcher concludes that the different coping mechanisms to seasonal floods adopted by people include among other considerations: the construction of flood protection embankments, the creation of water drainage canals, and maintaining hygiene.Item Embargo Assessment of The Quality of Borehole Water in Kanenankumba Village Hoima Municipality.(Kabale University, 2019) Tayeebwa, JoshuaThe purpose of the study was to assess the quality of borehole water in Kanenankumba village, Hoima municipality. The objectives employed were; to determine the physical and micro-biological water quality parameters, compare the obtained physical and micro-biological parameters with standard values outlined by WHO and also determine the local methods that can be employed to purify borehole water. The findings indicated that all the physical parameters met the standard requirements set for drinking water by WHO and the microorganisms (fecal coliforms) found present were enough to tell the level of contamination of the water. To eliminate the fecal coliforms in the water sample to a number acceptable by WHO in its guidelines, methods like boiling to 100" C and the use of household bleach were practically proven to be most effective during the study.