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Accounting Ethical Practices and Financial Reporting Quality :A Case of Mukwano Group of Companies
(International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research(IJAAFMR), 2024-11-11) Nduhura, Twesigye; Natamba, Shadrack; Mugarura, Norman; Siraje, Kaaya
This study aimed at the Accounting Ethical practices and financial reporting Quality by Mukwano group of companies. This study based on three main objectives which were: To examine the effects of disclosure on the Quality of financial reports of Mukwano group of companies, to examine the effects of objectivity on the quality of financial reports of Mukwano group of companies, to examine the effects of integrity on the quality of financial reports of Mukwano group of companies. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative research designed with a sample of 40 respondents. Qualitative data was obtained through questionnaires and interviews while Quantitative data was obtained through computation and analysis. The collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and presentation in the form of tables. The findings of this study reveal that a strong commitment to ethical principles in accounting significantly contributes to the quality of financial reporting. The research identifies key ethical challenges faced by the organization and offers recommendations on how Mukwano Group of Companies can further strengthen its ethical framework to ensure the highest standards of financial reporting. This study not only contributes to the academic discourse on accounting ethics and financial reporting but also provides practical insights for companies striving to improve their financial reporting processes through ethical conduct.
My Money is My Blood, Do Not Waste It: A Critical Analysis of the Return and Reintegration Experiences of Ugandan Migrant Domestic Workers from Saudi Arabia
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2024-12-02) Asiimwe, Florence Munyonyo
The study analyzed the return and reintegration experiences of returnee Ugandan migrant domestic workers from Saudi Arabia. It was grounded in a social constructivism paradigm, an interpretive framework that emphasizes how individuals understand and assign meaning to their world. A qualitative approach was adopted, utilizing a phenomenological research design to explore the lived experiences of returnees. Data was collected through unstructured interviews with 28 respondents, allowing for in-depth insights into their experiences. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data, and concept maps created using NVivo version 10.0 were used to illustrate the findings. The study revealed that the return and reintegration journey for migrant domestic workers comprised three key phases: preparing to leave their employers' homes after the expiration of contracts, travelling back to Uganda, and reintegration into their communities. However, the research highlighted numerous challenges faced by returnees. Some employers forced workers to continue working under exploitative conditions, tantamount to slavery, by withholding their consent to leave. In other cases, employers failed to purchase the required return airline tickets, as stipulated by the bilateral labour agreement, in an effort to coerce workers into renewing their contracts against their will. Upon returning to Uganda, many returnees faced further hardships. They were often met with distressing revelations, such as discovering that the next of kin they had entrusted with their savings had misappropriated the funds. This financial exploitation, coupled with economic and social reintegration difficulties, led to significant psychosocial challenges for the returnees. To address these issues, the study recommends implementing measures to protect migrant domestic workers’ finances. For example, every worker should open a personal bank account where their wages and salaries can be securely deposited and saved, ensuring access to their funds upon return to ease reintegration challenges. Families and next of kin must be educated about the risks and consequences of misusing workers’ money, considering the harsh conditions under which these workers labour. Furthermore, local council members should enforce accountability by ensuring that family members who misuse returnees' funds reimburse the money, potentially with added interest, to deter financial exploitation.
Reflections on Social Justice in the Promotion of Biotechnology Crops and Institutionalisation of Food Values among Smallholder Farmers in Central Uganda
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024-11-06) Serugo, Paulous; Ssentongo, Jimmy Spire; Byalebeka, John
The academic discourse of agricultural biotechnology carries a lot of information on how biotechnology crops are crucial in realizing food security once they are fully adopted by farmers. Biotechnology crops are seen as the solution to ameliorate the Malthusian catastrophe of population increase threatening food security. While studies on agricultural biotechnology are increasing, they mainly focus on how the new agriculture science produces crops with desirable traits in supporting food production interventions. Few studies have concerned themselves with the social justice implications among smallholder farmers, posed by institutionalised agricultural biotechnology knowledge with its sophistication. This paper addresses itself to the above lacuna. The data collection used an embedded mixed method design with focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, non-participant observation,and questionnaire survey methods. The paper shows that mechanisms that are used to promote biotechnology crops are highly institutionalized. The institutions not only develop the biotechnology crops but also engage in mechanisms that encourage smallholder farmers to adopt these crops. The major social justice concerns addressed by this study are plant diversity, equity and commercialization of biotechnology-generated seeds/crops, participation, and farming choices.
The Effect of Teamwork on Employee Performance among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kampala. A Case Study of Exquisite Solution Limited
(International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), 2024-10-10) Nduhura, Twesigye; Natamba, Shadrack; Kasirye, Godfrey; Ainebyona, Luckious; Nduhuura, Collins
This study focused on the effect of teamwork on employee performance among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kampala. A case study at Exquisite Solution Limited. The objectives of the study were; to establish if effective communication in teams has an impact on the employee performance at ESL, to identify the effect of leadership in teams on the employee performance at ESL and to analyze the role of reward management in teams on employee performance at ESL. The study employed a descriptive research design since the analysis unit was based on only one firm. A case study design was used to select a sample size of 50 respondents and Purposive and Simple random sampling procedures were used. Secondary data was collected and it’s what was used to explain the research phenomenon. The study concluded that the worker productivity increases when there is effective communication among the teams and within the organization. Besides many other things the communication within the organization helps the employees to perform their tasks well, to have information about the duties they have to perform, and about the goals of the organization. They argue that existence of communication within the organization lead to the effective decision making. The study concluded that the worker productivity increases when there is effective communication among the teams and within the organization. The study examined and evaluated the effect of teamwork on Employee Performance among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kampala, a case study of Exquisite Solution Limited. Based on the findings, there is a positive and significant relationship between effective communication and employee performance. Therefore, effective communication in the entertainment industry is an essential tactic that has been performed which can extract the ultimate of the employee to help the both organization and the employees to achieve their ultimate goal. Level of trust has a positive and significant relationship with employee performance as referring to the findings. Building trust is building the confidence in each other’s competencies and reliabilities, thus, the existence of trust among team members constructs synergy in the organization and a better performance of its employees as trust in based on the reliability and the competencies.
Non Financial Rewards and Employee Engagement : A Case Study of Uganda’s Health Sector
(International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), 2024-10-10) Natamba, Shadrack; Ainebyona, Luckious; Nduhura, Twesigye; Nduhuura, Collins; Kasirye, Godfrey
This research explores the concept of non-financial rewards and employee engagement among employees in Uganda’s health sector. It sets to identify the various types of non-financial rewards such as employee recognition programs, flexible work hours, opportunities for training and professional development, career development, and job security among others that influence the level of employee engagement. The study was also carried out to evaluate the effects of non-financial rewards on employee engagement and as well assess the relationship between non-financial rewards and employee engagement. The study was conducted on a population sample size of 80 respondents at Mukono General Hospital. Respondents comprised of doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, medical technicians, midwives and other staff. Data was collected using a 5 point likert scale. First the overall responses were analyzed and then the group responses were also analyzed using regression analysis. The results revealed that the biggest percentage of the respondents showed positive response towards non-financial rewards as being offered and there were differences in responses towards each subset of non-financial rewards. Further studies also indicated a high percentage of the respondent’s response on employee engagement due to the provision of non-financial rewards and how these non-financial rewards generally affect their level of engagement with Mukono General Hospital.
Analyzing the Effect of Health and Safety Practices on Job Satisfaction: A Case Study of National Drug Authority
(International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), 2024-10-10) Nduhura, Twesigye; Natamba, Shadrack; Kasirye, Godfrey; Ainebyona, Luckious; Nduhuura, Collins
Employees in the different medical fields are exposed to many hazards at their workplace and this is likely to influence their levels of job satisfaction if the correct measures are not put in place by their employers. The most affected employees are those who work in laboratories. The objective of this study was to determine the perceived influence of occupational health and safety practices on job satisfaction among employees of National Drug Authority. The research design was cross-sectional survey and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data which was analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentages and frequencies. Out of the targeted 57 respondents 54 completed their questionnaires representing a response rate of 95%. The research established that occupational health and safety practices influence job satisfaction. Majority of the respondents had a positive perception on the occupational health and safety practices that are in place. They agreed that accident prevention measures in place, wellness programs and health benefits provided by NDA were satisfactory. It established that employees were satisfied with the health benefits, emergency care given to workers injured while on duty. They were satisfied with the wellness programs, health campaigns, health and safety information availed to them, health and safety training and education as well. However, respondents were not as satisfied with the refresher training on health and safety as well as training during change of jobs. With all that, this shows there is a strong relationship between health and safety practices and job satisfaction. It was recommended that NDA facilitate more safety training to equip workers with safety skills which enable reduce accident rates at work and also boost the level of staff job satisfaction so as to keep up with the changing trends in the labor market.
Training and Employee Performance in Privately Owned Enterprises in Uganda. A Case of Ntake Bakery Group of Companies
(International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), 2024-10-10) Nduhura, Twesigye; Natamba, Shadrack; Kasirye, Godfrey; Ainebyona, Luckious; Nduhuura, Collins
The study investigated training and employee performance at Ntake Bakery Kampala Nalukologo. The objectives of the study were; I) To find out the training programs carried out, ii) To assess the effects of training on employee performance, iii) To find out the relationship between training and employee performance and iv) To establish factors that affect employee performance in Ntake Bakery. The study used cross-sectional research design in nature and this helped in collecting data from a wide section of study respondents. A sample of 51 employees at Bakery was used. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages were derived for easy interpretation and statistical tools like tables and figures were used. The findings on training programs indicate that management at Ntake Bakery does training needs assessment, training design and training evaluation though some of the activates under these training programs are not conducted for example during the evaluation tests are not given to the employees in the company that have attained training and also in training needs assessment the budgets are not drawn to cater for the training process. The findings indicated that training is a leading factor in employee performance of Ntake Bakery that is to say, training affects performance positively at Ntake Bakery in that. it increases productivity it enhances job satisfaction and increase knowledge and skills when performing the work. The findings showed that there are other factors that affect employee performance at Ntake Bakery besides training such as enough tools and equipment, clear organizational policies among others. Management should devise means of increasing the commitment of employees towards the training policy of the Bakery and also Management should take into consideration the rapid employee promoter score and competition from other Bakeries. It finally recommended that employers should always give the tests to employees that have attained training during evaluation to see if the training they conducted was effective. On the findings about the relationship between training and employee performance at Ntake Bakery. It was revealed that there is are positively relationship between training and employee performance at Ntake Bakery because the respondents agreed with the statement. In conclusion, the management of Ntake Bakery should ensure that they do all the activities that are under the training programs in order to achieve effective training leading to employee performance in the company.
The Growth and Development of Small-Scale Enterprises among the Youth: A Case Study of Mbuga Village, Mbarara District
(International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), 2024-10-10) Nduhura, Twesigye; Natamba, Shadrack; Kasirye, Godfrey; Ainebyona, Luckious; Nduhuura, Collins
This study assessed the factors that have hindered the growth and development of small scale enterprises in Mbuga village, to identify the limiting factors for the growth and development of small scale enterprises and to examine possible solutions to the slow growth and development of small scale enterprise of Mbuga village in Mbarara district. The study took a crosssectional design where both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used in the facts that provides wide range of valid responses, no limits were put to respondents, many respondents participated at the same time and also enabled the researcher to understand first, analyze and reveal data in a more meaningful way however, quantitative data was used to provide numerical analysis in terms of frequencies and percentage composition as a way of measuring incidental effects or influence between different variables. A sample size of 50 respondents was used who were expected to provide reliable findings to the study questions administered to them. The study examined the causes of slow growth and development of small scale enterprises in Mbuga village in Mbarara district and findings revealed that inadequate education and training by the business owners to their employees, poor accounting practices, higher transaction costs, lack of market opportunity, stiff competition among SME owners, lack of enabling environment like competition inadequate management like business knowledge, government policies inform of heavy taxes, inadequate land for expansion, lack of improved infrastructures inform of roads and lack of market opportunity was also revealed among the limiting factors to the growth and development of small scale and medium enterprises. The study went ahead to assess the possible solutions to the limitation to the growth and development of small scale and medium enterprises in Mbuga village in Mbarara district. The findings revealed the necessity of equitable allocation of raw materials, improvement in techniques of production, adequate funding through bank loans and subsidies, government to emphasize export strategy to widen the market, improving on government policies like imposing appropriate taxes and giving subsidies, improving on the techniques of production to replace automated equipment and ensuring customer retention through building customer loyalty.
Exploration of Gender, Equity, and Information Access and Utilization of Services and Opportunities: Do Ugandan Universities Empower Students and Foster Belonging
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2024-08-26) Kebirungi, Harriet; Apajo, Josephine; Kuteesa, Naphtali Happy; Nakafeero, Angela
Anchored in social justice theory, this study explored gender and equity perspectives on access and utilization of information on services and opportunities by students in Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda. The goal was to determine whether such information created a sense of belonging. Information on services and opportunities required by students and sources of information provided by Ugandan HIL were examined. The study used a cross-sectional research design. Quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data were used from six universities. Data was collected from 162 participants (150 students and 12 key informants) using surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and secondary reviews tools. The study identifies student’s representatives and religious leaders as the main sources of information. Although according to social justice theory recommends student’s engagement in activities that affect them universities excluded them from identifying, developing, packaging, disseminating, monitoring and evaluating of their information needs on S&Os. Most critical information required by students includes sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, HIV/AIDs cooperate governance, career guidance and internship and job placement, scholarships and financial literacy. Generally, information on basic S&O provided by universities did not create a sense of belonging. Information on services and opportunities from university administration was perceived as difficult to comprehend, detached, without speaking to student actualities, yet students were not homogenous nor gendered beings. The insensitivity to gender and equity information needs of students affected more female male students, disabilities and those from disadvantaged communities. This article serves as an opportunity to advance discussions on gender inclusive and equity dimensions towards the creation of a sense of belonging in universities. This would require social justice and gender-inclusive trajectories aimed at dismantling gender-insensitive systems in universities.
Wails inside Arab homes: examining the lived experiences and exploitation of returnee Ugandan migrant domestic workers from Saudi Arabia
(Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Sciences, 2024-07-02) Asiimwe, Florence M.
The study aimed to investigate the experiences and exploitation of Ugandan migrant domestic workers who returned from Saudi Arabia. The study followed a constructivist paradigm, an interpretive framework that focuses on individuals' understanding of the world and their creation of unique meanings. A qualitative approach was utilised, specifically employing a phenomenological case study design. Data was gathered through unstructured interviews with twentyeight (28) migrant domestic workers. Thematic analysis was employed to analyse the data. The findings regarding the lived experiences and exploitation of returnee Ugandan migrant domestic workers were visualised through concept maps created using NVivo version 10.0. The study discovered that the returnee workers' experiences were primarily related to their interactions with various individuals in their employers' households, including dealing with abusive employers, inconsiderate children and relatives, and challenging working conditions. Other experiences involved working in an unfriendly environment, carrying out difficult tasks, facing heavy workloads, experiencing occupational health difficulties, enduring physical abuse, inadequate rest, food deprivation, sexual advances, and false allegations. Consequently, providing legal protection for domestic workers in Saudi Arabia is crucial. Although progress has been made in addressing legal gaps, particularly regarding weekly rest days, more work remains. This includes implementing or expanding minimum wages and aligning working hour restrictions with those applicable to other workers. It is therefore recommended that Uganda and Saudi Arabia revise labour export laws to ensure that the rights of migrant domestic workers are respected.
Gender-based approaches for improving milk safety, value addition and marketing among smallholder livestock farmers
(Frontiers, 2024-06-24) Nagasha, Judith I.; Ocaido, Michael; Rajala, Elisabeth; Hatab, Assem A.; Chiwona-Karltun, Linley
In the context of Uganda, this study delves into gender-based strategies aimed at enhancing women's engagement in milk safety, value addition and marketing within smallholder livestock farming. The objectives were twofold: first, to document the current practices of women in milk safety, value addition, and marketing channels; second, to examine the constraints, opportunities, and strategies related to the production of safe milk and milk products, along with accessing sustainable markets. Conducted in four sub-counties of Kiruhura district, this research employed both qualitative participatory methods and structured questionnaires, including twelve focused group discussions and twenty key informant interviews with both women and men. Notably, 217 structured questionnaires were administered. The findings illuminate that women play a central role in milk processing, water provisioning, sanitation, hygiene practices and were the primary contributors to milk value addition, particularly in the production of butter and ghee. Despite their active involvement, women face challenges in accessing adequate milk quantities, employ traditional labor-intensive procedures and encounter difficulties in marketing their processed products. Men, often the household heads, held decision-making authority over milk consumption and control the selling of milk, contributing to gender disparities. Addressing these challenges necessitates comprehensive support, including training and capacity-building initiatives for both men and women in milk value addition, credit access, and market entry. The study underscores the potential for improved women's access to milk quantities, particularly for butter and ghee production, to strengthen rural livelihoods and boost dairy production in Uganda.
Domestic violence and development implications in Budaka District
(ProQuest, 2022) Grace, Lubaale
Budaka is one of the 146 districts in Uganda experiencing domestic violence (DV) with 5016 cases, recorded in 2020. This was a significant number with obvious development repercussions despite relevant regulations, prohibiting the vice. The purpose of this study is to determine the nature and causes of domestic violence in Budaka district, development implications, and then suggest a course of action. A mixed-methods approach that included desk review and interviews to obtain quantitative and qualitative data, respectively was used. Domestic violence affects people of all ages, education levels, income levels, social standing, and religions, and manifests itself in form of physical, economic, sexual, political, religious, cultural and psychological. Poverty, culture, ethical and moral failure, biological vulnerability of women, and difficulties in obtaining evidence are the causes of domestic violence with far-reaching economic, political, and social development implications in Budaka district. In conclusion, domestic violence exists in Budaka district as a social construct with enormous developmental ramifications. The study recommends deconstruction through adopting Uganda’s National Gender Policy of 2007, gender mainstreaming in the district, enacting by-laws, gender monitoring and evaluation, and strengthening Mifuni NGO in the fight against domestic violence.
Sexual Violence and Development Implications in Uganda Universities: The Case of Kyambogo University
(Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, 2023-01) Grace, Lubaale; Harriet, Kebirungi; Godfrey, Ejuu
Sexual violence (SV) remains a menace in society, a stonewall hindering the coexistence and holistic growth of all genders. It is a challenge in higher education despite the fact that relevant legal and policy frameworks intended to curtail its prevalence exist. The unwinding subsistence of SV forms the basis of this study, which specifically aims to establish its nature, causes, development implications, and the way forward for the Kyambogo University (KyU). This study was qualitative in nature, and adopted a case research design in which SV phenomenon as a lived experience was studied, described and interpreted from the victim’s point of view. Qualitative data derived from an interview guide was processed with the help of content analysis tools, while observing standard ethical considerations. Results indicate that sexual violence takes the form of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, intimate partner sexual assault, unwanted sexual contacts, rape, showing ones genitals, masturbation and peeping at people in private sexual acts. The causes are male chauvinism, poverty, difficulty to secure evidence, corruption and stigmatization; all of which have resulted into far-reaching negative effects on the health, education achievement, research and innovations, returns on higher education and self-esteem of the victims, and the institution as a whole. Conclusively, therefore, SV is a reality in KyU, perpetuated largely by the male gender. Since it is socially constructed, it can be deconstructed. Thus, the study recommends awareness creation, enacting more stringent gender and anti-SV policies, gender responsive budgeting, plus monitoring and evaluation of every step in the SV direction so as to end this vice.
Nature, causes and development implications of ecological injustice in Uganda
(East African journal of education and social sciences, 2022-03) Grace, Lubaale
Uganda is one of the developing countries in the world that experience ecological injustice emanating from unsustainable use of natural resources. This study attempted to reveal the nature, causes and implications of ecological injustices in Uganda through the descriptive design. The target population was 300 Senior Officers from UWA, NEMA, NFA and NFA from whom 30 interviews were done. Stratified simple and random sampling techniques were used to get the 30 respondents taking cognizance of their seniority, gender and Regularity Authority of Employment. Documents enabled access to quantitative data while interviews provided qualitative data. The results revealed an existing over exploitation of natural resources like forests, fisheries, land, wetlands and wildlife. This is caused by poverty, weak enforcement, corruption, increasing population and moral degeneration which have resulted into in low agricultural output, climate change and loss of forests, fish, wildlife and biodiversity. In conclusion, Uganda is experiencing ecological injustices that are not a natural phenomenon but politically, economically and socially constructed. It is possible to deconstruct them now in order to avoid desertification as well as imbalance of animals and plants in the ecological system due to exhaustion through research, innovation, awareness, enforcement, legislation and energy development.
Pathways to research leadership for early career researchers in Africa: a potential role for African and global funders
(South African Journal of Higher Education( SABINET), 2022-04-01) Jackson, J.; Neba, A.; Viney, C.; Mtwisha, L.; De-Graft Aikins, A.; Mitchell, A.; Kebirungi, H.; Outtara, K.
Early career researchers at African universities face numerous challenges and demands within a context of minimum resources; yet on the other hand, there is significant expectation for doing excellent science that is of high quality with integrity, while aligning science with societal goals. Furthermore, there is also expectation to increase outputs, make the system more inclusive, attract international partners and contribute to the University’s global rankings. The need therefore to build research capacity, expand the number of active researchers and advance the careers of African researchers has never been more critical, particularly if continental and other global priorities are to be achieved. There is consensus that research leadership is essential to building research capacity in African universities. As a result, there have been increasing investments in building research capacity and research leadership, with initiatives ranging from the creation of north-south research partnerships across disciplines and empirical subjects, to training research leaders and university administrators in top ranking universities in Europe and North America, as well as building the capacity of funders and science systems in Africa. This article will examine the competencies required to be a research leader and the programs that are currently available that support capacity building in research leadership. In addition, it will provide perspectives on the role that global and African funders should play to advance the careers of early career researchers to transition into research leaders, foster innovation, build linkages with policy makers and promote scientific leadership in Africa.
Factors influencing farmer choices of use of shade trees in coffee fields around Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Small-scale Forestry : Springer, 2022-07-18) Sebuliba, Esther; Isubikalu, Prossy; Turyahabwe, Nelson; Mwanjalolo, J. G Majaliwa; Eilu, Gerald; Kebirungi, Harriet; Egeru, Anthony
The debate on integration of shade trees on farmers’ fields is lately becoming more pronounced due to the increasing land fragmentation, particularly in the highlands where the number of trees on farm is reducing drastically. In these farmlands, the choice of shade trees is the result of complex farmers’ analyses and valuation of tradeoffs among the increasing productivity, socioeconomic and environmental benefits. However, little is known about what coffee farmers specifically base their decisions on to select and grow shade trees in their fields. This study therefore identified the key reasons behind farmers’ choices of use of shade trees in coffee fields on Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda using the Unified Theory of Use and Acceptance of the Technology framework. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 respondents and complimented with focus group discussions. A Structural Equation Modelling technique was conducted to examine the usage of shade trees. Results show facilitating conditions also known as institutional factors were significant in explaining the choices of farmers to use shade trees, with the effect stronger on soils of low fertility. Effort expectancy and social influence only marginally influenced use. The model explains 69% of the variance in choice to use shade trees in coffee agroforestry systems. Mediation by soil fertility, gender and experience explain 23%, 16%, and 4%; respectively. Effort expectancy and the existence of adequate facilitating conditions increased females’ choices to use shade trees. This study underscores the consideration for location specific technology facilitating conditions, social influence and ease of use, for long standing technologies, by farming support institutions, decision-makers and development partners in designing and disseminating sustainable agricultural management strategies for implementation in coffee-based agroforestry systems.
Gender imbalances in science disciplines at Kyambogo university of uganda and development implications
(Journal of Science & Sustainable Development, 2022-03-18) Lubaale, Grace
Kyambogo University (KyU) is one of Uganda’s nine public universities. Like any other University, KyU is experiencing gender imbalance in science disciplines. This comes with glaring development implications in a country of 34.6 million people, women being the majority. This paper presents results from the study that focused on the nature of gender imbalance in science disciplines at KyU; its causes, development implications, and possible remedies. The study followed a mixed methods approach that combined desk review and in-depth interviews. Documents reviewed produced quantitative data using the checklist while in-depth interviews generated qualitative data that was collected through face-to-face interaction with 42 respondents. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analysed through content analysis. Findings indicate that the nature of gender imbalance in science disciplines is reflected in the admissions and completion; while causes are patriarchy, gender stereotypes, and limited mentorship. The development implications on women and society are in terms of low enrolments, self-esteem, academic staff recruitment, and education returns. The study concludes that gender imbalance in science disciplines at KyU is a reality, socially constructed, and can be deconstructed. In order to enhance gender balance in science disciplines, this study recommends creating science awareness in primary and secondary schools, providing scholarships for females to offer sciences at university, affirmative action through STEM Programme, empower the people at KyU to explore the Gender policy and strengthening the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate while ensuring appropriate gender monitoring and evaluation processes.
The social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial Boda-Boda motorists in Uganda
(Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 2021-04-22) Kebirungi, Harriet
The social-economic effects of Covid-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial boda-boda motorists in the Kira Town Council, Uganda. Were investigated by the author cross-sectional research design was adapted. Four focus group discussions and 4 in-dept interviews were conducted. Covid-19 movement restrictions paused challenges to boda-boda motorists including loss of employment, their families grappled with food insecurity and they suffered violence from spouses and brutality from security agencies. Awareness creation and interventions on violence against boda-boda motorists and social protection systems and services for men who suffer violence from the public and private spheres are required.

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