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Control environment and operational efficiency of integrated financial management systems of local governments in Uganda : a case study of Jinja district
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2018-12) Sseggujja, Lameca
The general objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between control environment and operational efficiency of IFMS in Jinja district. It was guided by three objectives; analyzing the relationship between human capital capacity and operational efficiency of IFMS, analyzing the relationship between management commitment and operational efficiency of TFMS and analyzing the relationship between technological factors and operational efficiency of IFMS. The study used a case study design since it looked at a single unit of study which was Jinja district. A population of 80 employees from selected departments was targeted and a sample of 66 respondents was made using both simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaires as a research instrument. Descriptive involved the mean and standard deviation while correlation analysis was used as inferential statistics to draw a conclusion on the relationship between variables. The study found out that human capital capacity had a moderate positive and significant (r = 0.4 76, p- value = 0.001 <0.0 I) relationship with the operational efficiency of IFMS.
Also it was revealed that 1management commitment had a moderate positive and significant (r = 0.522, p- value = 0.000>0.01) relationship with the operational efficiency of IFMS and also that technological factors had a strong positive and significant (r = 0.669, p-value=0.000<0.0lrelationship with the operational efficiency of IFMS. In general, it was discovered' that there exist a strong relationship ((r= 0.636, p- value = 0.000<0.01) between the control environment and operational efficiency of IFMS in Jinja district. The study recommended that local governments should consider capacity building, providing support in terms of resources, ensuring quality, having a well-built IT infrastructure and managing change if the aims for which 1FMS was introduced for arc to be achieved.
Semi‑field experiments highlight the importance of maize and rice pollen on oviposition site choice and larval development in Anopheles arabiensis
(Parasites & Vectors, 2025-10-28) Onen, Hudson; Kaindoa, Emmanuel W.; Akite, Perpetra; Kayondo, Jonathan K.; Kaddumukasa, Martha A.; Akol, Anne M.; Tripet, Frederic
Background
Members of the Anopheles gambiae complex, such as Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (An. gambiae s.s.), Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles arabiensis, are among the key malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. These species are often abundant in areas of intense rice and maize farming with temporary water pools reflecting the dependence of their larvae on the pollen shed in such pools as food. In this study we explored the oviposition preference of wild-caught gravid An. arabiensis in response to maize and rice pollen in artificial aquatic habitats in a semi-field system.
Methods
Twelve experimental breeding habitats were established in each of the two large compartments of a semi-field system. Rice or maize pollen was added into eight randomly selected habitats in eachcompartment; the remaining four habitats of each compartment were used as control habitats without pollens. In the first experiment, 40 gravid An. arabiensis were released in each compartment and left overnight to choose egg-laying habitats, following which the eggs were sampled and counted. The second experiment differed from the first experiment only in that the counted eggs were returned to the respective habitat where the development of the resultant larvae was monitored and recorded until pupation.
Results
Pollen types strongly affected the oviposition behaviour of gravid An. arabiensis. Females preferred to lay eggs in habitats with rice pollen on the water surface over those with maize pollen, and in habitats with maize pollen on the water surface over pollen-less controls. The development of larvae was significantly affected by the type of pollen in the habitats. The highest total number of An. arabiensis offspring were produced in habitats with rice pollen compared to those with maize pollen and no pollen. However, larval development success was comparatively lower in habitats containing rice pollen than those with maize pollen and no pollen, suggesting that the habitats with rice pollen were overcrowded.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that pollen types on the surface of aquatic habitats influence the oviposition site selection behaviour of gravid An. arabiensis and has carry-over effect on the developmental success of their offspring.
Evaluating 4G network reach and fiber node proximity across Uganda’s sub-regions
(Springer Link, 2024-11) Nabukeera, Madinah; Kassim Kalinaki; Moses Matovu; Muhammad Abdus Salam
This study examines the impact of recent interventions on digital connectivity across Uganda, focusing on 4G coverage and fiber node accessibility. The research conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis across Uganda’s sub-regions, addressing six key objectives related to 4G population coverage and fiber node proximity at various distances (10, 25, and 50 km) before and after interventions. Findings reveal significant improvements in digital connectivity following the interventions. 4G population coverage increased from an average of 69.7 to 95% per sub-region (p < 0.05). The population within 10 km of a fiber node rose from 28 to 58.8% per sub-region (p < 0.05), while those within 25 km increased from 63.3 to 94.4% (p < 0.05). Even at 50 km, coverage improved from 90.3 to 100% (p < 0.05). Before the intervention, significant regional disparities existed in 4G coverage, with the central region leading at 87.3% and northern Uganda lagging at 55.8% (p < 0.05). However, post-intervention analysis showed no significant regional differences (p > 0.05), suggesting a more equitable distribution of 4G services across Uganda. These results indicate that the interventions have substantially improved digital connectivity and reduced regional disparities in Uganda. The study provides crucial insights for policymakers and stakeholders, offering a data-driven foundation for future initiatives to bridge the digital divide and promote equitable access to high-speed internet across the country.
Leadership styles and employees' job satisfaction : a case study of Mukono YMCA college
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2018-12) Wabwire, Joshua
The study examined the relationship between leadership styles and employees' job satisfaction.The study was conducted at Mukono YMCA College, behind Colline hotel, and a few meters off
Bugerere road in Mukono municipality. The objectives of the study were: to determine the relationship between transformational leadership style and employees job satisfaction, to .establish the relationship between transactional leadership style and employees job satisfaction relationship and to examine the relationship between democratic leadership style and employees job satisfaction. The researcher used a case study design which involved both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. A sample of 66 respondents was selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques for easily locating the respondents. The study used both primary and secondary data in its analysis. Data analysis involved frequencies, percentages and relational statistics such as correlations and the coefficient of determination.
The study findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership style and employees' job satisfaction. The findings also revealed a significant positive relationship between transactional leadership .style and employees' job satisfaction. It was also revealed that there is a strong positive relationship between democratic leadership style and employees' job satisfaction.
It was concluded that there is an inconsistent system that offers actual rewards in place to appreciate adherents' behavior, the management does not focus attention on dealing with irregularities, mistakes, exceptions, and deviations from standards, employees are not invited during decision making, there is no delegation of work to lower staff
The study recommends that Mukono YMCA College should adopt a democratic leadership style if it is to attain a higher level of employees' job satisfaction at the college since a democratic leadership style influences employees' job satisfaction. Also the researcher also recommends Mukono YMCA College to adopt a transformational leadership style since it also a has a positive relationship with employees' job satisfaction at the college basing on the regression results because an increase in the adoption of a transformational leadership styles improves employees' job satisfaction
Parliaments in Africa : opportunities and prospects for sustainable development, afripal, 2025
(Brill, 2025-10-23) Muzee, Hannah
The Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation, an initiative of the Africa Regional Convening on Parliament and Legislation, aims to provide a biennial strategic forum for legislators, civil society actors, academics and policy actors to engage in high-level dialogue on parliamentary affairs and legislative practice in Africa. The inaugural conference, themed Parliaments in Africa: Opportunities and Prospects for Sustainable Development, amplified the African Parliamentary Union Rabat conference1 call for parliaments to promote the Sustainable Development Goals by ensuring that they pass development policies and plans that are inclusive. The conference also called for the governments to pursue institutional reform, promote democracy, human rights and fight corruption,
commit to empowering women, priotize domestic financing and enhance bilateral and multilateral parliament activities, themes that were reflected in the afripal, 2025 conference deliberations.
The afripal, 25 conference was sub-themed into four categories: emergencies and parliamentary functions, parliaments, 4ir and Artificial Intelligence, Post-legislative scrutiny and impact assessments and
parliamentary partnership, learning and adaptation, aimed at exploring the contribution of Parliaments in Africa to sustainable development in different facets of society.