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Administrative Law Training and Administrative Staff Performance; A case of Busia District Local Government
(Uganda Management Institute, 2019-03) Onyango, Henry Wabwire
The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which administrative law training is influencing staff performance in Busia district. The theme considered absolute importance because it envisages how the system of government does legislate or adjudicate cases in courts of law and make decisions work. Public Choice Theory anchored the study that had three empirical objectives, which it sought to address. These were : to assesses the influence of training in administrative processes and performance of staff in Busia District local government, to examine the influence of training in criminal law and procedure on staff performance in Busia district local government and to examine the influence of administrative authorities and staff performance in Busia district local government. To deliver answers to these objectives, the study adopted a cross sectional survey design to guide the whole study process. The interview guides and Questionnaires were used as methodologies of data collection. Eighty-four (84) questionnaires were administered with a response rate of 100, and 10 Interview guides were administered to the sampled population with a response rate of 100. The findings of the study revealed that; administrative law training has a very positive significant influence on administrative staff performance at Busia district local government in terms of implementation of laws, effective services delivery, and timely rationale decisions made as indicated by the adjusted (R2),0.347at p-value of 0.01. The overall adjusted (R2), suggests that the three constituents (Administrative law & procedure, Administrative authorities and Administrative process) of the independent variable in this report, collectively account for 34.7% of change in staff performance. The results for Administrative law & procedure and staff performance were adjusted (R2)= 0.553, p=0.01<0.05, the results for Administrative authorities and staff performance were adjusted (R2)= 0.434, p=0.01<0.05 and the results for Administrative process and staff performance were adjusted (R2)= 0.283, p=0.01<0.05. The results seem to indicate that Administrative law & procedure seem to contribute more on administrative staff performance as compared to the other two variables. Focusing on these results, the key recommendations of the study are; that Administrative law & procedures should be given highest attention by knowing and understand the administrative procedures for smooth service delivery; that Administrative authorities should be given attention by the administrators becoming legally enlightened ;and for administrative process, the administrators should understand the operations between the public and administrative authorities.
Admission criteria as predictors of academic performance of Law students at Uganda Christian University
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-12) Turyatemba, James
This study investigated the predictive validity of admission criteria to the final academic performance of Bachelor of Laws students in Uganda Christian University (UCU). Its objectives were to: examine the relationship between students’ performance in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations and their academic performance for award of the Bachelor of Laws degree at UCU; determine the relationship between the students’ performance in the pre-university Law entry examinations (PuLEE) and their academic performance for award of the Bachelor of Laws degree at UCU and establish the difference in the academic performance of males and females in the fourth year Law course examinations as predicted by their achievement in the UACE examinations and pre-university Law entrance examinations at UCU. A cross-sectional research design was used in the study. A response rate of 77.4% was achieved while using questionnaires and interviews. A documentary review checklist was also used. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed. Thematic analysis of quantitative and qualitative data was done. Inferential correlation statistics was used to establish the extent to which admission criteria predict students’ academic performance in the Law course. A low and positive correlation of 0.048 (p=0.321), though not statistically significant at 0.5% level was established between UACE points and Year Four CGPA. A positive and significant but weak correlation of 0.331(p= 0.000) was established between PuLEE results and academic performance of Year Four Bachelor of Laws students. There was no statistically significant difference in the performance of males and females in the Bachelor of Laws course. The combined effect of UACE and PuLEE predicted up to 10.3% of the dependent variable. Based on these findings, the UACE achievement examinations may not be suitable for selection and placement of students to HEIs. Universities need to supplement UACE achievement examinations with tailor-made pre-university entry aptitude examinations in the admission of undergraduates. Such examinations should measure students’ analytical thinking, deductive reasoning, problem solving and other psycho-motor skills needed by students to perform better in their undergraduate studies. There is, however, need for a study to evaluate the content and criterion validity of pre-university entry examinations to establish their effectiveness as an admission criterion in Uganda’s HEIs.
Agricultural Development Strategies and Rural Household Livelihoods in Mbarara district, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-01) Atuhaire, May
The study examined the relationship between Agricultural Development Strategies and rural House hold livelihood in Mbarara District. The study was premised on the following research objectives: to examine the relationship between extension services and rural household livelihoods in Mbarara District, western Uganda, to examine the relationship between access to credit and rural household livelihoods in Mbarara District, western Uganda and to examine the relationship between market information and rural household livelihood in Mbarara District, Western Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional survey design where both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. In this study, a total number of 113 respondents were expected but 60 respondents returned the survey instruments representing a response rate of 53%. The data was collected using questionnaires, interviews and quantitative data analysis was done using regression analysis and Pearson correlation coefficients for the quantitative findings. Qualitative analysis was done using content and thematic analysis Firstly, findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between extension services and rural household livelihood in Mbarara District r value was 0.772(**). Secondly, findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between access to credit and rural household livelihood r value was 0.212(**). Thirdly, findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between market information and rural household livelihood r=0.622 and P=0.000. Findings revealed that three Institutions are extensively carrying out extension services in Mbarara that is Sasakawa, NARO and Local Government. The three have used more than three extension methods to disseminate the climate smart technologies practices/agricultural practices to the farmers.Findings revealed that smallholder farmers often face constraints when they want to access markets or when they want to improve their competitiveness in markets. Smallholder farmers often have low market access as compared to their larger and more capitalized colleagues. It was recommended that: farmer groups should be supported in order to help the extension staff make wider coverage and take advantage of interpersonal communication. There is need to create appropriate information channels among the farmers. The loans should be given at low interest rates since most of the farmers in Mbarara cannot afford loans at high interest rates. Free collateral security loans will be useful in such a situation. So, it is advisable to strengthen farmers group, strengthen cooperative and union to increase chances of farmers accessing credit.
An Analysis of Social Constraints Affecting Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Development Programmes: A case Study of Luuka District.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) BYABAGAMBI, Leonard; Kyohairwe, Stella (Supervisor); Komakech, Innocent (Supervisor)
The study analyzed the social constraints to participation by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in development programmes in their communities with specific focus to Bukooma sub-county Luuka district. It was guided by three research objectives which were; examine the influence of cultural beliefs, attitudes and perception of disability on the participation of PWDs in development programmes in Bukooma Sub-county. The study used a cross sectional survey design including quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population involved; PWDs, sub-county councilors for PWDs, community members, service providers, Ministry officials at Principal Level, sub-county technical teams and Non-disabled councilors. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. In data analysis frequencies, percentages, means were obtained, correlations and regressions were used to show the magnitude of effect the independent variables have on the dependent variable. Study findings revealed that cultural beliefs are positively associated with participation of Persons with Disabilities in the development programmes (r=.389, p=.000) with coefficient of determination R2=0.152, which shows that 15.2% variation in participation of PWDs in the development programmes is explained by changes in cultural beliefs. Hence improvement in cultural beliefs would lead to 15.2% chance change in the participation of Persons with Disabilities in the development programmes. Findings also revealed a significant relationship between attitudes and participation of Persons with Disabilities in the development programmes (r=.677, p=.000) with a coefficient of determination R2 of .459 that indicates 45.9% chance change in participation of PWDs in the development programmes being explained by changes in attitudes. Also it was found out that there is a positive significant relationship between perception on disability and participation of PWDs in the development programmes in Bukooma Sub-county, Luuka District (r=.513 p=.000) with a regression coefficient determination of R2 =263, meaning that there is 26.8% chance change in participation of PWDs in the development programmes if attitudes are improved. It was therefore concluded that a wide number of negative beliefs are held against persons with disability, community members have negative attitude towards the effectiveness of PWDs in addressing community development tasks and the different negative perceptions held against person with disability affect effective participation of PWDs in community development projects. It is therefore recommended that there is need to sensitize community members against existing prejudice that PWDs are a curse and prioritize involvement of PWDs in development programmes at different stages of development programmes
Appraisal and Teacher Performance in Public Primary Schools in Gulu District
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-03) Vickyayugi, Pamela
The study investigated the relationship between appraisal and teacher performance in public primary schools in Gulu district. The objectives of the study were; to investigate the relationship between management by objectives and teacher performance in public primary schools in Gulu district, to investigate the relationship between teacher based evaluation and teacher performance in public primary schools in Gulu district, and to investigate the relationship between 3600 feedback appraisal and teacher performance in public primary schools in Gulu district. A cross-sectional survey research design was used for this study. Simple Random Sampling was used to sample respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires surveys, documentary review and interviews. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentage tables with the aid of SPSS (Statistical Packages for Social Scientists). Qualitative data was transcribed, organized into various emerging themes guided by the objectives of the study and reported in a narrative way Findings revealed that appraisal of teachers on adequacy of planning and preparation by heads of departments and subject heads before attending classes assisted on improvement of students’ academic performance to a large extent at 70(72.2%), 67(69.1%) and 57(58.8%) respectively. Appraisal of teachers on adequacy of classroom environment by school principals assisted on improvement of students academic performance to a large, medium and small extent at 57(59%), 28(29%) and 12(12%) respectively. Appraisal of teachers’ on professional responsibilities assisted in improvement of students’ academic performance to a large, medium and small extent at 54(56%), 31(32%) and 12(12%) respectively. 67(69%). teachers acknowledged that appraisal of teachers during classroom instructions assisted in boosting students academic performance to a large extent while 30(31%) held a contrary opinion. The study concluded that Appraisal has a weak positive influence on teacher performance and therefore teachers should be given clear goals which should be communicated early to avoid misunderstanding during evaluation. There is need for sensitising teachers and head teachers on the need for appraisal as well as provide feedback on instructional matters early enough to encourage teachers to improve on their performance.
Assessing the Factors Influencing the Growth of Slums in Urban Local Governments of Uganda: A case Study of Soroti Municipality
(Uganda Management Institute, 2011-02) PADE, Joseph Walter; Basheka, Benon(Supervisor); Moki, Abubakar Mohammed(Supervisor)
This study was an investigation into the factors that contribute to the growth of slums in Uganda, with Soroti municipality as a Case study. The objectives of the study included: to establish the effect of urban poverty on the growth of slums in Soroti municipality; to find out the contribution of the system of land tenure on the growth of slums in Soroti municipality; to find out the contribution of urban planning framework to the growth of slums in Soroti municipality. The study employed a cross sectional survey design and used both qualitative and quantitative techniques in data collection. The study population was 1302, from which a sample of 310 was selected. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson coefficients, and regression analysis. Qualitative data was summarized and quoted or paraphrased in some cases. The findings revealed that, Land tenure had a correlation of .452** towards the growth of slums. Urban planning framework had a correlation of .573**, towards the growth of slums in Soroti municipality. The Coefficient of poverty was 0.328, implying that its effect on Slum growth was 32.8%. Basing on those findings, the researcher came up with a number of recommendations among which were that; Government should provide more funding to SACCOS and deliberately introduce the housing component in their framework to enable the urban poor save for housing development, this should be coupled with establishment of housing finance institutions with affordable interest rates. Government should initiate land banking programmes to provide land for social housing for the urban poor. There should be a deliberate policy to build capacity of local authorities on urban planning and management coupled with an urgent programme for restructuring of urban local Governments to provide enough personnel for urban planning and development control. There should also be massive sensitization programmes throughout the country to create awareness among the communities on urban planning and development control processes and allocation of conditional funds purposely for urban planning activities in the country.
Assessing the Role of Financial Institutions Towards Affordable Housing to Middle Income Earners in Kampala Capital City
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-10) ATUHEIRE, Kenneth; Karyeija, Gerald (Supervisor); Yikii, Christopher Agatre(Supervisor)
The general objective of the study was to assess the role of financial institutions towards affordable housing to middle income earners in Kampala Capital City. Specific objectives were to: (a) assess the role of mortgage financing towards affordable housing to middle income earners in Kampala Capital City; (b) assess the role of housing loans towards affordable housing to the middle income earners in Kampala Capital City and (c) assess the role of housing finance towards affordable housing to the middle income earners in Kampala Capital City. A case study design was used. A sample size of 113 respondents was selected using both probability and non-probability sampling methods. Purposive sampling was used to identify top management officials such as bank managers, directors and loan officers while systematic sampling was employed to select customers of financial institutions. Qualitative data analysis commenced with identification of themes and categories that were evaluated and analysed to determine adequacy of information, credibility, usefulness, consistency, validation or non-validation of hypothesis. Quantitative data was analysed using frequencies and percentages plus Spear Man's Rank Correlation and coefficient of determination. Findings revealed a weak positive effect ( = .312) of mortgage financing towards affordable housing and accounted for 9.7% change in affordable housing. This study also established a moderate positive effect ( = .472) of housing loans towards affordable housing and accounted for 22.3% change in affordable housing. Findings further revealed a weak positive effect ( = .345) of housing finance on affordable housing and contributed to 11.9% change towards affordable housing.
Assessment of learning and student academic performance at Islamic University in Uganda: The case of Kampala campus
(Uganda Management Institute, 2016-01) Adinan, Yassin Ayume
The study set out to examine the relationship between assessment of learning and student academic performance at Islamic University in Uganda-Kampala campus. This study investigated the relationship between formative assessment and student academic performance, the relationship between summative assessment and student academic performance, and the relationship between academic staff motivation and student academic performance. The study reviewed related literature by other scholars in assessment of learning and student academic performance in order to have deep understanding of the assessment of learning and student academic performance at Islamic University in Uganda-Kampala campus through analyzing the elements of formative assessment such as course works, teachers’ observation, group/class discussions and test assignments. It also analyzed summative forms of assessments which are determined by the end semester or quarter exams and academic staff motivation visa avis student academic performance. The study employed single case study design in order to examine the extent to which assessment of learning influences student academic performance, a self administered questionnaire was administered to a sample of 52 lecturers and 234 students. Interviews were also carried out with 02 top administrators. Using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, results revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between formative assessment and student academic performance, there is a significant positive relationship between summative assessment and student academic performance. It revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between academic staff motivation and student academic performance. In line with the findings and the conclusions emerging from the study, the following recommendations are made to the top management and the academic staff: ensure that teachers should incorporate formative assessment into their daily lesson plans by including time for students to practice skills, adjustment of instruction since students learn differently, and also demonstrate mastery differently, application of both summative and formative forms of assessment, teacher motivation and school reform efforts also to be addressed through the issue of staff development, induction and support of new teachers and teachers evaluation.
Budget Management and Performance of Community Based Organizations A case Study of Reach out Mbuya Parish Hiv/Aids Initiative, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-04) LWASA, Joseph Muwanda; Mugambe, Paddy(Supervisor); Ninsiima, Jemimah (Supervisor)
The study was about budget management and performance in community based organizations, a case study of Reach Out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative, the general objective of the study was to establish the extent to which budget management influences performance of community based organisations. The specific objective of the study were:- to establish the extent to which budget preparation, implementation, and controls influence the performance of community based organizations. The study used a case study design using quantitative and qualitative approaches on a population of Reach Out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative staff comprising of Senior, middle management, supervisors and junior staff. Data was collected using a questionnaire and interview guide. The study found a high positive and significant relationship between budget preparation and project performance and it predicted up to 30% of the variance in the project performance. Budget implementation had a high positive and significant relationship between budget implementation and project performance and it predicted up to 25%. Budget controls had a high positive significant relationship with project performance and it predicted 50% of the variance in project performance. The study concluded that the identification of needs, development of specification and allocation of the necessary financial resources during budget preparation was instrumental in CBO performance. Compliance with requisitions, verifications and approval budget implementation guidelines or policies was instrumental in performance of CBO. Conducting of budget reviews and production of financial reports related to budgets was instrumental in performance of the CBO. The study recommends that the management of ROM should use annual planning retreats to adequately identify user department and project activities and adequately develop specifications. On budget implementation, the study recommends generation of supplementary budgets while on budget a control, the study recommends that the board should emphasize periodic budget reporting.
Budget Management Practices and Performance of the Uganda Police Force: A case of Kampala Metropolitan Police
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-03) Okello, Richard
The study examined the effect of Budget Management Practices on Performance of the Uganda Police Force taking a case of Kampala Metropolitan Police Area. Specifically, the study sought to find out how budget preparation, budget execution, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation practices affect the performance of Uganda Police Force. The study adopted a cross sectional survey research design that used questionnaires, documentary review checklist and interview guides to collect data. Both purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in sampling 123 elements from a population of 134; whereas qualitative data was analyzed using content and thematic principles, quantitative data on the other hand was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found out that budget preparation, budget execution and budget monitoring and evaluation each positively and significantly affected performance of Uganda Police Force. The study concluded that if more emphasis is put on budget preparation, execution as well as monitoring and evaluation, there may be improved performance of Uganda Police Force. In addition, there is need for the Uganda Police Force to explore other areas such as socio-economic factors, technological advances, demographics, geo-politics among others that have a bearing on performance for holistic approach to performance improvement.
Budgetary Control and Financial Performance of International Non-Government Organisations in Uganda.A case of Cardno- Strengthening Decentralistion for Sustainability Programme.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-01) Jakait, John
The study examined the relationship between budgetary control and financial performance of International Non-Governmental Organizations in Uganda: A case of Cardno- Strengthening Decentralisation for Sustainability Programme in Uganda. Specifically, the study objectives were to examine the effect of budgetary process; fund accountability; and variance analysis on the financial performance of Cardno SDS Programme. The study was a descriptive cross sectional survey design that adopted both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Questionnaires and Interview guides were used to observe the targeted 70 respondents out of which 60 actually of the respondents participated in the surve whereas Qualitative data was analysed using regression analysis and correlation coefficients, the qualitative analysis was done using content and thematic analysis. The results indicated that all the three dimensions including budgetary process; fund accountability; and Variance analysis positively affected the financial performance of International NGOs in Uganda. It was concluded that: budgetary control positively influences financial performance in Cardno- Strengthening Decentralisation for Sustainability Programme in Uganda. It was recommended that all departments and stakeholders should be actively involved in the budget formulation, implementation and execution process. To ensure better financial performance, there is need to observe proper accountability of funds, and involve all stakeholders in budget preparation. International organisations should carry out periodical performance evaluation of all departments and the entire organization to ensure effective attainment of budgetary goals
Budgetary Financing and Service Delivery: A case study of Mpigi District Local Government in Central Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2013-11) Nsimbe, Jamil Masika
The study focused on budgetary financing and delivery of services under decentralized governments in Uganda, with Mpigi as a case study and it was based on the following research objectives; to find out the relationship between local revenue and delivery of services in Mpigi District; to find out the relationship between borrowing and delivery of services in Mpigi District; and to analyse the effect of central government transfers and delivery of services in Mpigi District. The study employed a cross sectional research design, adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 140 respondents who included district council staff, Local Council members, residents, was chosen to take part in the study. The researcher used both primary and secondary data sources and data was collected by use of questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. The study findings revealed that: there was a significant relationship between local revenue sources; borrowing; central government transfers on the one hand, and delivery of services on the other.. The study therefore concluded that: the major revenue sources are conditional grants, borrowing, transfers, unconditional grants and loans and that Mpigi District is mainly relying on local revenue sources and government grants to finance its budgets. It was thus recommended that; Mpigi should have strong tax sources that are stable, predictable, high yielding and easy to administer; that Mpigi district administration shouldunpack and demystify the technical contents of budgets and economic performance data, create a general awareness on the poor issues, inform and train stakeholders; the government should consider giving Mpigi and other districts and towns in Uganda considerable autonomy in local priority setting combined with over all targets and minimum standards for infrastructure and social service delivery; the system of central government transfers should be transparent and predictable; and finally, a clear strategy and improvement plan should be developed for the future improvement and maintenance of the services, taking into account the scarce resources available.
Capacity Development and Employee Performance in Insurance Companies in Uganda: A Case of UAP Insurance Kampala
(Uganda Management Institute, 2019-02) Namusisi, Imelda
The study examined the influence of capital development on employee performance in the insurance sector in Uganda considering a case of UAP insurance. The independent variable of the study was capital development measured in terms of training, benchmarking and mentorship while as the dependent variable was employee performance measured in terms of effectiveness of staff, efficiency, reliability and responsiveness of the employees. This Target Population was 79 respondents from which a sample size of 63 respondents was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table (1970) and a sample size of 53 responds for questionnaires and 10 respondents for interviews selected. Both quantitative & qualitative data was collected. Quantitative data was analyzed using Regression, correlations, & ANOVA while as qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The overall response rate was 92.1% and the study established a moderate positive relationship between Training and Employee Performance at UAP Insurance with a correlation coefficient of 0.529, the coefficient of determination (R2 ) was 28% and a Probability value of 0.000. The study as well established a weak positive relationship between Benchmarking and Employee Performance with a Pearson‟s correlation coefficient of 0.318, the Coefficient of Determination (R2 ) was 10.1% and the probability value was 0.020. Finally the study established a strong positive relationship between Mentorship and Employee Performance with a Pearson‟s correlation of 0.786, the Coefficient of Determination (R2 ) was 61.7% and the probability value was 0.000. The study concluded that Training, Benchmarking & Mentorship had a positive effect on Employee Performance at UAP Insurance. The study recommended that, UAP should devote more efforts on Training Employees followed by Benchmarking and finally focus should be on mentorship to attain employee performance.
Capacity Development and Employee Performance in Insurance Companies in Uganda: A Case of UAP Insurance Kampala
(Uganda Management Institute, 2019-02) Namusisi, Imelda
The study examined the influence of capital development on employee performance in the insurance sector in Uganda considering a case of UAP insurance. The independent variable of the study was capital development measured in terms of training, benchmarking and mentorship while as the dependent variable was employee performance measured in terms of effectiveness of staff, efficiency, reliability and responsiveness of the employees. This Target Population was 79 respondents from which a sample size of 63 respondents was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table (1970) and a sample size of 53 responds for questionnaires and 10 respondents for interviews selected. Both quantitative & qualitative data was collected. Quantitative data was analyzed using Regression, correlations, & ANOVA while as qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The overall response rate was 92.1% and the study established a moderate positive relationship between Training and Employee Performance at UAP Insurance with a correlation coefficient of 0.529, the coefficient of determination (R2 ) was 28% and a Probability value of 0.000. The study as well established a weak positive relationship between Benchmarking and Employee Performance with a Pearson‟s correlation coefficient of 0.318, the Coefficient of Determination (R2 ) was 10.1% and the probability value was 0.020. Finally the study established a strong positive relationship between Mentorship and Employee Performance with a Pearson‟s correlation of 0.786, the Coefficient of Determination (R2 ) was 61.7% and the probability value was 0.000. The study concluded that Training, Benchmarking & Mentorship had a positive effect on Employee Performance at UAP Insurance. The study recommended that, UAP should devote more efforts on Training Employees followed by Benchmarking and finally focus should be on mentorship to attain employee performance.
Causes and Consequences of Traffic Flow in Kampala Capital City
(Uganda Management Institute, 2019-02) Nansereko, Faridah
The study aim was to determine challenges facing the implementation of the existing framework which has resulted to traffic congestion in Kampala. In all the objectives of the study included; to establish the causes of traffic congestion in Kampala City and to examine the consequences of traffic congestion in Kampala. This paper presents the accelerating rates of unfavorable traffic flows in Kampala City despite the agency energies and government efforts to curb the congestion with both policy and infrastructural frameworks to level the road network with the increasing number of vehicles and people population within the surrounding of the authority. The researcher used explanatory mixed research methods with qualitative and quantitative approaches to mind data through documentary reviews, interviews and questionnaire survey. However, this still falls short due to mismatch between policy design and implementation by mainly enforcement teams, for traffic rules and regulations, lack of political will within the city, absence of a condensed physical and development plan as well as limited funds arising from low revenue and budgetary allocations. The write up further narrates the causes and consequences that accrue to the authority due to traffic flows such as rapid rural urban migration, poor road infrastructures, increased vehicle population, driver indiscipline, obstruction of major running lanes due to limited and poor park management, heavy trailers and poor city planning. That if these are not attended to urgently could spill over into increased injury and accidents, time wastage, decline in customer satisfaction and foreign direct investment frustrations, low productivity at work due to stress, social and economic stagnation, health hazards due to pollution and environmental issues as well as slow response to emergencies like fire outbreaks. This write up examined that the entire process of managing traffic flow demands coordinated effort between all city stakeholders to work interdependently, being aware of the existing laws, their implementation with high political will and massive sensitization. It calls for setting up strict laws and establishing a strong stand by traffic police that is more robust in enforcement and arrest of law abusers with high penalties following existence of a less biting implementation policy framework. Among others, the paper recommends driver training, improving coordination among traffic and road safety institutions while aligning the plans, resumption of passenger rail services, establishing BodaBoda free zones, regulating heavy vehicle CBD access, opening up to bus rapid transport systems, encouraging citizens to avoid rush hours, road design automated highways, integrated development to curb rural urban migration and legalizing congestion fees. All these directed in a struggle to harmonize traffic flows with in Kampala capital city authority that in the long run will boost the country’s sustainable development. KEYWORDS: Congestion, Modal, Road, Stakeholders, Traffic, Transport, Urban.
Challenges to Legislative Scrutiny of Bills by Committees of the 10th Parliament of Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2019-02) Obua, Denis Hamson
This study investigated the challenges to Legislation and the Scrutiny of Bills by the 10th Parliament of the republic of Uganda. The study specifically examined the influence of absenteeism, Bill backlog and political party influence on the Scrutiny of Bills by the 10th Parliament of Uganda. The study employed a case study survey design and adopted purely qualitative approaches. The study population included the Clerks to Parliament, the Speakers of Parliament, Committee Chairpersons, Committee members, economists and the researchers. The study adopted a qualitative approach by which qualitative data was collected and analyzed. Primary data was collected from respondents by the use of interview guide through face to face interaction and the focus group discussion guides. This helped to collect data on the challenges to Legislation and the Scrutiny of Bills. The qualitative data obtained was analyzed using the thematic data analysis technique. The study revealed that the challenges to Legislation in the form of absenteeism, Bill backlog and political party affiliation significantly influence the scrutiny of Bills in the 10th Parliament of Uganda. The study concluded that absenteeism, Bill backlog and political party affiliation significantly influence the Scrutiny of Bills by the Committees of the 10th Parliament of Uganda. The study recommended that Parliament should make absenteeism very costly to the members in a way that a fine is attached to each day that they miss and their payments are effected depending on their attendance both in plenary and committees. Parliament should install and implementing an electronic Bill tracking system which can definitely help curb the vice of backlog as a Bill will be tracked at all stages throughout the Scrutiny till the time a full report is made and presented for hearing on the floor of Parliament. The distribution of members to Committees should be voluntary and based on their expertise and academic qualifications and not just their association or membership to a particular party in Parliament.
Citizen Participation and Performance of Health Centres in Wakiso District , Uganda: A case of selected Health Centres in Nansana Municipality
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-02) Kyeyune, Albert Collins
The study examined the effect of citizen participation on the performance of health centres in Wakiso district in Uganda taking the case of selected HCs in Nansana Municipality. This study was motivated by concerns about poor accountability and misappropriation of public resources like medicines that was perhaps occasioned by inadequate participation of citizens in healthcare activities. This study investigated the following objectives: to examine the effect of participatory planning on the performance of Nansolo, Nabweru and Nakuule HCs; to determine the effect of participatory implementation on the performance of Nansolo, Nabweru and Nakuule HCs; and to examine the effect of participatory monitoring and evaluation (M & E) on the performance of Nansolo, Nabweru and Nakuule HCs in Nansana MC, Wakiso district. The study adopted the case study research design with survey strategy covering a sample of 112 respondents using documentary review, interview, questionnaire survey and focus group discussion methods. The study found a very strong and positive correlation between participatory planning and performance of Health Centres (HC) and participatory implementation and performance of Health Centres (HC) while correlations between participatory monitoring and evaluation was found to be moderately strong. Regression results indicated statistically significant relationships between the variables. The study concluded that in order to achieve enhanced HC performance, citizens should meaningfully participate in the entire healthcare planning process, implementation and M & E of healthcare activities. The study recommended that the Ministry of Health (MoH), Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) should develop the capacity of HC staff in participatory approaches to healthcare service delivery; the Municipal Public Health Officer, CSOs and NGOs should increase citizen awareness and sensitize them on participation in healthcare activities, conduct M & E, produce scorecards, arrange public hearings and barrazas not only to provide citizens with vital information but also to receive their views and reactions.
Community Participation and Solid Waste Management in Urban Authorities of Uganda: A case of Nakawa Division, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-01) Asiimwe, Jessicah
The study examined how community participation affects solid waste management in urban authorities in Uganda taking a case of Nakawa Division. The study objectives were: to determine the effect of participation in planning on solid waste management in Nakawa Division, to establish the effect of participation in implementation on solid waste management in Nakawa Division and to establish the extent to which participation in monitoring affects solid waste management in Nakawa Division. The research was an expressive case study research strategy that adopted quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Data was analyzed using Analysis of Variance, correlation and regression analyses. The study outcomes revealed that; there is a positive significant connection amongst participation in planning, implementation and monitoring on solid waste management in the urban authorities of Uganda. Where results for participation in planning presented; r = 380 p = 0.010 and coefficient of determination at 0.124; participation in implementation presented; r = 0.520 p = 0.000 and coefficient of determination at 0.253; while participation in monitoring presented; r = 0.518 p = 0.000 and coefficient of determination at 0.251. The study concluded that poor communication, general lack of transparency among the urban authorities and poor conflict resolution are amongst the issues that affect the level of community participation in solid waste management strategies. The study recommended that; Involvement of the communities in the initial planning process of needs analysis and priority setting brings about ownership of decisions made. There is also need to cultivate better ways of coordination and cooperation in order to mobilise the communities for improved solid waste management. Participatory policing should be embraced to track and report performance for better monitoring as each person watches out for proper solid waste management.
Community Participation and Sustainability of HIV Aids Care: A case study of TASO, Tororo
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-01) Bagala, Irene
The study focused on examining the relationship between community participation and sustainability of HIV/AIDS care at TASO Tororo. Specifically, the study analyzed the relationship between community participation in planning, implementation & monitoring and sustainability of HIV/AIDS care at TASO Tororo. The study adopted a correlation research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The researcher sampled 108 respondents. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of Pearson‘s correlation co-efficient to establish the relationship between community participation (IV) and sustainability of HIV/AIDS (DV). Qualitative data was analyzed through quoting and paraphrasing of statements. Findings of the study revealed that there is a moderate positive significant relationship between community participation in planning & implementation and sustainability of HIV/AIDS care at TASO Tororo. Furthermore, there is a strong positive relationship between community participation in monitoring and sustainability of HIV/AIDS care at TASO Tororo. Key lessons learnt include the need for budgeting and cost allocation to be determined by project stakeholders including the community, the need for community members to be involved in selection of potential partners, the need for community members to be equipped with capacity to manage funds and need for community members to uphold monitoring of HIV/AIDS related activities. The study recommended that; TASO Tororo should increase access and control of its budget to community members as well as actively involving community members in budgeting and cost allocation. Further still TASO Tororo should offer trainings in financial resource management to community members and also create more avenues for community members to be involved in the monitoring of HIV/AIDS activities.
Competitive Strategies and Market Performance in the Mobile Telecom Industry of Uganda: A case of Airtel Uganda Ltd
(Uganda Management Institute, 2018-01) Munyambabazi, Emmanuel
The study investigated the relationship between competitive strategies and market performance in Uganda’s mobile telecom industry with a particular emphasis on Airtel Uganda Ltd. Specifically, the study examined how competitive advantage strategies, market mix strategies and internal company capabilities affect market performance of Airtel Uganda Ltd. The study focused on competitive strategies undertaken by mobile telecom companies with a special attention to Airtel Uganda Ltd through a conceptual framework and the extent to which those competitive advantage strategies (independent variables) determine the level of market performance (dependent variables) in the overall industry. Additionally, the literature review that was unbundled in chapter two was basically to avoid issues of duplication yet appreciating the role played by my predecessors in this area of research. The study was a cross sectional research design which used Questionnaires and interview guides to collect data. Whereas qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis, quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statics. The study found out that there was a strong relationship between competitive strategies like competitive advantage, marketing mix and internal company capability strategies adopted by Airtel Uganda Ltd on one hand and market performance on the other hand like Sales and asset turnovers and tax revenue output to government of Uganda. The study thus recommended that relaxation and slackening of effort on any new developments in superior branding, product introductions, and cost leadership should be avoided since the occurrence of such pause upends momentum and progress to the advantage of strong rivals. Vigilance over its innovations and other strategies conceived and implemented should not only be optimum but total. Once there is any rollout of new products and innovations, the agile marketing efforts should not only be torrential but also consistently steadfast without any pause. Where there is any deficit in skill and capability in the company, succession planning, good leadership, retraining, benchmarking of resource allocation and of any best practice from highly successful entities on the world map should be encouraged and galvanized.

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