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Factors associated with women’s economic, personal and socio-cultural empowerment: analysis of 2022 Kenya demographic and health survey
(BMC Women's Health, 2025) Nabimanya, Boaz; Mayanja, Edison; Kyarikunda, Miria; Nkamusiima, Dianah; Kagarura, Willy Rwamparagi; Kiwuwa-Muyingo, Sylvia; Kadengye, Damazo T.
Background: The importance of women empowerment has been conceptualized not only as fundamental and core to fulfilling human rights, but also a basic requirement for enhancing women’s contributions to the development process in their national economies. The concept of women empowerment can consider several aspects of a woman including at personal, economic, social-cultural or community, and multidimensional levels. Kenya has implemented several policies and legal frameworks to support women’s empowerment. However, there is limited up-to-date research that provides an in-depth examination of the factors associated with the women’s empowerment in Kenya, for the four different dimensions of empowerment. This paper explores the determinants of women empowerment among married women in Kenya. Methods: We analyzed secondary data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. For the final analysis, we used a weighted sample of 18,312 currently married women. All frequencies and percentages in the results section are weighted. At the multivariate stage of analysis, the effect of explanatory variables on women empowerment was investigated using multilevel mixed effects logistic regression model. We computed adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Variables with a P-value of less than 0.05 in the multi variable binary logistic regression analysis were considered statistically significant predictors of the outcome variable. Results: We observed a high proportion of women empowered at a personal (74%) and social-cultural levels (81%) while low proportions of 22% and 18% are empowered at the economic and multidimensional scales respectively. Out of all women who are economically empowered, larger proportions are also empowered at the personal (87%) and social-cultural (92%) scales, while 80% are empowered in all the three dimensions of empowerment. Women’s characteristics such as being older, attaining formal education, being in employment, and having an employed partner were positively associated with women’s empowerment. On the other hand, women who live in rural areas and those who justify norms associated with beating were negatively associated with women’s empowerment. Conclusions: Finds from this study show that economic empowerment plays an important role in the formation of personal and social-cultural empowerment. There is therefore a need for policy reforms to improve the economic conditions of the households and to give special emphasis on the education of women, promote women’s employment opportunities and access to resources.
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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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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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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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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 Advertising and Customer Behavior among Commercial Radio Stations In Kabale Municipality, Uganda
(European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, 2025) Kanyesigye, Nick; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele; Asiimwe, Judith Bijurenda
This study investigated the effect of social media advertising on consumer behavior among commercial radio stations in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was adopted, targeting a sample of 196 respondents from a total population of 400, comprising radio administrators, presenters and listeners. Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview guide and analyzed through descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that social media advertising had a weak and non-significant effect on consumer behavior (R2 = .018,p = .095), though qualitative responses emphasized the growing influence of peer recommendations, visual appeal and interactive engagement. The study concluded that social media plays a more supportive role in creating awareness and engagement rather than fostering consumer behaviour
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Stakeholder participation and project performance: Insights from the Soroti Catholic Diocese projects in Teso region of Uganda
(African Quarterly Social Science Review, 2025) Alako, Philomena Petronela; Tamwesigire, Caleb; Kyabarongo, Benon; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of stakeholder participation on project performance in Soroti Catholic Diocese in Uganda. The study was guided by the stakeholder theory and adopted a cross-sectional survey research design that involved a purely quantitative approach. Using the Morgan table, a sample of 100 respondents was selected using stratified sampling from a population of 132. Quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS Version 25.0. Quantitative results in the form of descriptive statistics, correlations, and regressions were presented using tables. The results indicated that stakeholder participation had a strong positive influence on project performance (r = 0.721 and p = 0.00 ≤ 0.01). The study concluded that stakeholder participation significantly enhances project performance within the Soroti Catholic Diocese. When stakeholders are engaged throughout the project's planning, implementation, and monitoring phases, they contribute local knowledge, feedback, and innovative ideas, which enhances the quality of project outputs. The study recommends that the Diocese should strengthen and promote active stakeholder participation practices in order to achieve improved performance of the projects' outcomes.
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Effects of capacity building initiatives on performance of health workers in Rubanda District, Uganda
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025) Nkurunziza, Joshua; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele; Asiimwe, Judith Bijurenda
This study specific objective was to examine the effects of capacity building initiatives on performance of health workers in Rubanda District. This study was guided by Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). The study followed a descriptive design. Data from 120 respondents was collected and analyzed quantitatively complemented with qualitative analysis. Self-administered questionnaires were applied.. Since descriptive analysis entailed 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. Respondents strongly agreed that capacity building initiatives improve health workers' performance. Regression analysis showed a strong, significant positive correlation (r = 0.762, p < 0.05) between capacity building initiatives and health worker performance, explaining 82.5% of performance variance (R2 = 0.825). The regression coefficient was 0.921 (p < 0.001), indicating that increased capacity building significantly improves performance. The main conclusion drawn from this research is that capacity building initiatives affects performance significantly and positively. The study recommends that Rubanda district should continue to invest in structured and relevant capacity building initiatives
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Financial Literacy and Business Growth in Women-Led Enterprises: A Study of Koabiga Cooperative in Gasabo Districts, Rwanda
(Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS), 2025) Mukamwezi, Albertine; Mwazuan, Alice Ngele
The business growth is significantly influenced by women's financial attitudes, with positive financial orientations correlating with increased revenue generation and sustainable business scaling. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of financial literacy on business growth among women-led enterprises in Koabiga Cooperative in Gasabo District, Rwanda. The study was guided by the specific objectives, namely, to assess the influence of women’s financial attitude on business growth, establish the influence of financial skills on business growth among women-led enterprises, and identify the influence of financial knowledge on business growth among women-led enterprises in Koabiga Cooperative in Gasabo District. This study employed a cross-sectional research design combining both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The target population was 100, and using the Krejcie and Morgan table, a sample size of 80 businesswomen cooperative members was determined. Data was collected using the questionnaire survey and interview guide method. Results on model summary demonstrates a strong positive relationship between financial literacy and business growth among women cooperatives in Rwanda. The R Square of 0.924 reveals that 92.4% of business growth variance is explained by Financial Literacy (Financial Knowledge, Financial Skills, Financial Attitude), suggesting robust predictive power. The adjusted R Square of 0.854 accounts for model complexity, maintaining strong explanatory capacity. The results revealed a strong positive correlation between financial attitude and business growth (r = 0.763, p < 0.01). Financial skills demonstrated the strongest correlation with business growth among all variables (r = 0.900, p < 0.01). Financial knowledge proved the correlation with business growth (r = 0.746, p < 0.01). Overall, the findings highlight the critical role of financial literacy, particularly skills, in enhancing business growth among women-led enterprises in Koabiga Cooperative in Gasabo District. The government and cooperative development agencies should implement programs that cultivate positive financial attitudes among women entrepreneurs.
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Effect of women economic empowerment on socio-economic development of Kabale Municipality, Uganda
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025) Uwamahoro, Deborah; Asiimwe, Judith Bijurenda; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele
Women's economic empowerment has become a foundation for development strategies, and it has increasingly been recognised for its important role in the socio-economic development of many countries. This study examined the effect of women’s economic empowerment on socio-economic development in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. The study was anchored on Sen’s Capability Approach theory and the Human Development Theory. A cross-sectional survey design employing a quantitative approach was adopted to evaluate relationships between the study variables at a single point in time. A sample of 153 respondents was selected from a total population of 203 using the stratified random sampling technique. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and regression statistics on SPSS Version 25.0. Quantitative findings presented through descriptive statistics and regressions revealed that women’s economic empowerment positively affects socio-economic development (R²= 0.763 and p= 0.000≤ 0.005). The study concluded that economic empowerment of women positively and significantly contributes to socio-economic development in Kabale Municipality. Finally, the study recommended that efforts to empower women across the economic dimensions be prioritised to enhance socio-economic growth in the region.
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Leveraging Women Empowerment as a Strategic Tool for Poverty Reduction
(European Journal of Economic and Financial, 2025) Atuhurira, Elizabeth; Mwazuna, Alice Ngele; Turyasingura, John Bosco; Asiimwe, Judith Bijurenda
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of women’s empowerment on poverty reduction in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. Specifically, The study sought to: (i) assess the effect of women’s access to productive resources on poverty reduction, (ii) establish how women’s participation in decision-making contributes to poverty reduction, and (iii) analyze the influence of women’s access to formal education on poverty reduction. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected from 301 participants using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics(frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (simple linear regression analysis) were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that women’s access to productive resources (r = .669**), participation in decision-making (r = .838**) and access to formal education all had strong and statistically significant effects on poverty reduction. The study concludes that women’s economic empowerment, participation in decision- making and access to education are critical drivers of poverty reduction in Kabale Municipality. The study further recommends that the government and development partners should strengthen initiatives that enhance women’s access to economic resources, leadership opportunities and formal education, while also addressing cultural barriers. Further research is suggested to deepen the understanding of these barriers and their influence on poverty reduction.
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Boda-boda Business Activity and Socioeconomic Transformation in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2025) Mbowa, Henry Stanley; Marus, Eton; Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba
Purpose: This study established the effect of Boda-boda Business Activity (BBA) on socioeconomic transformation in Wakiso District, Uganda. Methods: This study employed a descriptive design with quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 89 respondents were determined from 114 people at the boda-boda stage in Kitemu. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using SPSS to generate descriptive statistics. SEM was employed to establish the causal effect between the variables. Results: The results indicated that people joined BBA to earn a living to support their families (Mean=4.4; Std.D=0.756), due to a lack of jobs (Mean=4.07; Std.D=1.055), and ease of repairing motorbikes (Mean=3.85; Std.D=1.417). Furthermore, BBA had a significant effect on socioeconomic transformation (β=0.392; p˂0.000). Conclusion: The BBA has the potential to bring substantial socioeconomic transformation, including employment creation (mean=4.0), improved mobility (mean=4.12), and stimulated local commerce (mean=3.79) in Kitemu Ward. Thus, the BBA had a positive effect on socioeconomic transformation (β=0.392, p<0.001). Limitation: The study employed a descriptive survey design on motorbike riders in Kitemu Ward, which might hinder generalization of the study findings. Thus, more studies need to be conducted using different research designs on a larger sample of boda-boda stages in Wakiso. Contributions: This study provides information to the Ministry of Work and Transport on how the boda-boda sector can be improved to enhance socioeconomic transformation in Wakiso.
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Social Media Platforms Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises Use to Enhance Market Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 2025) Mbowa, Henry Stanley; Marus, Eton; Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba
Social Media Platforms are a supreme medium of communication between businesses and customers to enhance Market Performance in contemporary times. However, social medial platforms remain underexplored in the local literature, despite their usefulness to market performance. Thus, the study examined the common social media platforms used by manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enhance market performance in Wakiso district, Uganda. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design targeting 2,279 SMEs from 340 SMEs were determined using the Yamane formula. Data was collected through structured questionnaires using KoboCollect tool, and interviews. Thereafter, data was analyzed using SPSS v.23 to generate frequencies and percentages. Results indicated that WhatsApp (51%) and Facebook (35%) were the predominant platforms employed by manufacturing SMEs while YouTube (6.2%), Twitter (3.4%) and others (TikTok and LinkedIn) accounted for 4.5%. The results underscore the significant potential of social media platforms in boosting market performance when leveraged effectively. The study recommended that Wakiso district local government and telecommunication providers should consider policy interventions including reducing data costs, sensitization and training programs for different SMEs stakeholders. Further, SME managers should implement regulatory measures to ensure strategic use of social media platforms for sustainable market performance.
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Correlating NAADS Agricultural Initiatives in the Tea Sector and the Industrialisation Potential for Community Transformation and Poverty Reduction in South-Western Uganda (2015–2025)
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2025) Mucunguzi, Abel; Nabimanya, Boaz; Mpirirwe, Jedras; Nabaasa, Edgar
Community transformation and poverty alleviation are central to every country's holistic development agenda as emphasized by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs, 2000–2015) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, 2015–2030). Since 1986, Uganda has implemented a range of political, economic, and social interventions aimed at fostering community transformation and poverty reduction. However, these efforts have yielded varying levels of success. Among these initiatives was the enactment of the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) in 1997 which led to the establishment of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) in 2001. NAADS was designed to be a key instrument for promoting agricultural investment as a means of transforming communities and alleviating poverty given agriculture’s dominance in Uganda’s economy. Although NAADS has recorded considerable achievements in enhancing agricultural production, it has underperformed in promoting agro-processing, an omission that has limited its overall impact (Fiala and Apell, 2017). This study investigated the extent to which opportunities arising from the increased distribution of tea seedlings and the subsequent expansion of tea farming have been leveraged to establish value-addition enterprises, such as green leaf and processed black tea industrial facilities in the Greater Bushenyi districts, one of the primary beneficiaries of NAADS. Employing a descriptive research design and a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from key stakeholders in the agriculture sector at both district and national levels. The findings indicate that the government’s goal of community transformation and poverty alleviation has been hampered by the failure to integrate agro-industrialization into the design and implementation of NAADS. The study concludes that it is only through coordinated, well-financed, and strategically implemented efforts that Uganda can realize the full transformative potential of its tea sector and agriculture more broadly.
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Improving Government's Approach to Community Transformation through Agriculture-Driven Initiatives: A Case Study of NAADS in Uganda 2001 - 2025
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2025) Mpirirwe, Jedras; Mucunguzi, Abel; Nabimanya, Boaz
Agriculture remains a cornerstone for economic growth and community transformation, particularly in developing countries like Uganda. This study explores how the government can improve its approach to community transformation through agriculture-driven initiatives, using the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) as a case study. While NAADS was established to empower farmers through advisory services, input provision, and market linkages, its implementation has faced challenges that have hindered its transformative potential—most notably inadequate infrastructure, limited financing, low levels of industrialization, poor market access, and weak regulatory frameworks. The study employed a descriptive research design using both quantitative and qualitative methods by collecting data from key stakeholders including NAADS officials, district technocrats, and tea factory/SME owners in the Greater Bushenyi region. Findings reveal that neither the government nor the private sector can independently address the multifaceted challenges facing agriculture-based SMEs. A strong consensus among respondents supports a public-private partnership model, where government provides enabling infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, while the private sector contributes capital, innovation, and market access. The study also emphasizes the need for improved access to finance, infrastructure development, and policy enforcement to meet international standards. The study concludes that a harmonized, collaborative approach between the government and private sector is essential for enhancing SME performance, particularly value addition SMEs in the tea sector and achieving longterm community transformation in the tea growing regions of Uganda. These enterprises are critical for improving rural livelihoods through processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural products such as tea. The study recommends strengthening public-private partnerships, improving access to affordable financing, expanding market linkages, and investing in infrastructure and capacity building. These measures will help unlock the full potential of agriculture-driven initiatives like NAADS, support the growth of value addition SMEs, and foster inclusive and sustainable community transformation.
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The Socio-economic Impact of NAADS Agricultural Driven Initiatives in the Tea Sector in South-Western Uganda (2015 -2025)
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2025) Mucunguzi, Abel; Mpirirwe, Jedras; Nabimanya, Boaz
Since its establishment by the Ugandan government in 2001, the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has worked to boost agricultural productivity and enhance livelihoods throughout the nation. The study investigated the socio-economic impact of NAADS’ programs in the tea-growing Greater Bushenyi sub-region of South-Western Uganda. The research evaluated the effect of NAADS support to the tea sector on employment, infrastructure, health, education and economic business development based on survey data and interviews with national and local stakeholders. Emphasis was put on examining how NAADS support led to the development of tea processing industries/SMEs and how such establishments resulted in an employment boost, business development, infrastructure advancement and general community well-being. The study findings have shown that the NAADS agricultural driven initiatives in the tea sector in Greater Bushenyi sub-region of South-western Uganda have greatly contributed to the socio-economic development in many ways including employment of local personnel, road improvement, electric power extension into rural areas, expansion of education and health infrastructure, establishment of new forward and backward economic activities and general improvement of community welfare. However, it was also noted that despite the socio-economic boost as a result of increased tea growing and processing in Greater Bushenyi, a great deal of additional investments and strategic planning is required in order to achieve comprehensive and sustainable socio-economic development from the NAADS agriculture-driven initiatives in the tea sector.
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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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Internal Control Systems And Cash Flow Management In Commercial Banks In Rwanda.
(Asean International Journal of Business, 2025) Wandira, Ronald; Moses, Agaba; Rugasira, Jack
The study aimed to explore whether internal control practices, such as the control environment, control activities, and risk assessment, can address cash flow management challenges at the Bank of Kigali branches in Gasabo District. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized to collect data from Bank of Kigali branches in Gasabo District and Descriptive statistics was used to present the characteristics of the bank's internal control systems as well as cash flow management indicators. A correlational research methodology was employed to describe and measure the degree of association between internal control systems and cash flow management practices. The analysis of the correlation between cash flow management practices and control activities reveals a robust and statistically significant positive relationship. The significant positive impact of risk assessment, as indicated by its unstandardized coefficient of 0.597 and standardized coefficient (Beta) of 0.491, underscores the importance of robust risk assessment procedures. Keywords: Internal Control Systems, Cash Flow Management, Commercial Banks, Rwanda.
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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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Exploring the effect of digital finance on financial inclusion in Uganda, a reflection from Lira City
(Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, 2025) Eton, Marus; Mwosi, Fabian; Amandu, Ishaq Yassin; Ocan, Johnson; Ogwel, Bernard Patrick
Purpose – The study aims to discuss financial inclusion (FI) as a facilitator of digital financing with intension of solving challenges relating to financial exclusion. Design/methodology/approach – Both descriptive and correlation research designs were used to understand the nexus between digital finance (DF) and FI. The study collected data from 300 respondents, which included vendors and dealers in agricultural produce, who were selected purposively and randomly. Findings – The study found a significant contribution of DF to FI and the variations in FI due to mobile money (MM) and Internet banking are significant. MM and smartphones are very often used in performing commercial transactions due to easy accessibility compared to ATMs, the Internet and agent banking, which is always restricted. Research limitations/implications – The study only focused on how DF platform affects financial inclusiveness in Lira City and did not explore other financial services. Social implications – The quickest and widest adoption of MM by rural communities is mostly a factor of user-friendliness, which seem to be lacking in other bank applications or products. Originality/value – The study offers a significant insight on challenges related to the financial inclusiveness, which is a global concern by many economies.