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Enhancing labour productivity through job-site training on building sites in Uganda : a case of Arua city
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2025-09) Econi, Kenneth Yikii
Labour productivity is a critical determinant of construction project performance directly influencing timelines, cost efficiency and overall quality outcomes. In developing countries like Uganda, the building sites often struggles with low productivity levels due to inadequate workforce skills, inefficient work practices and limited access to structured training programs. In Arua City, evidence from multiple building sites indicate that these challenges manifest in significant delays, substandard workmanship and cost overruns.
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (2022) and the Uganda Manufacturers Association (2022) reports, 68% of manufacturing firms in Uganda report difficulties in finding technically skilled workers highlighting a critical skills gap that undermines productivity and efficiency. This study investigates the role of jobsite training in enhancing labour productivity on building sites aiming to identify the most significant factors influencing training effectiveness and workforce performance while proposing strategies to optimize outcomes. A mixed-method approach is adopted, collecting quantitative and qualitative data from 94 workers across fourteen sites and is analyzed using SPSS version 23. Findings reveal a moderate positive correlation between job-site training and labour productivity with training method, recruitment criteria and trainee motivation identified as the most influential factors for training effectiveness while manpower, management and motivation emerge as the primary determinants of labour productivity across worker trades on site. A predictive regression model with R² value of 80.2% is developed to design, assess and predict the effectiveness of job-site training on building sites. An on-site training framework is developed and validated demonstrating productivity improvements across all trades including carpenters by 18.06%, non-trade workers by 15.95%, welders by 13.94%, painters by 9.72%, electricians by 6.24%, plumbers by 2.93% and masons by 2.65%. The study recommends that job-site training programs carry out systematic needs assessment to align training content with site-specific requirements. Priority should be given to training methods and manpower management as they have the greatest impact on training effectiveness and worker productivity on building site. The regression model and training framework should be adopted as practical tools for planning and evaluating training programs. Finally, the study recommends apprenticeship and role-playing as the most effective methods for knowledge transfer on building sites.
Investigating spatial variation of Arsenite concentrations into river Awoja, physiographic determinants and treatment options
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2025-09) Ecodu, Michael
The 2030 agenda of the United Nations placed a high priority on addressing water quality challenges. Many towns and cities are supplied with water from rivers.
Depending on the human activities on the catchment, the water from the river can be characterized by the presence of Arsinite. It is important to quantify Arsenite to guide in planning for the water treatment. In this study, several points were selected within River Awoja catchment. Rainfall runoff was sampled at selected locations and concentrations of Arsenite was determined from a laboratory. To explain the spatial variation of Arsenite concentrations, analysis of land categories was conducted. The potential of rice husk as Activated Carbon in removing Arsenite was investigated. The concentrations of Arsenite ranged from 20.21mg/L to 27.57mg/L against WHO standards of 0.01mg/L indicating the need to treat the water given the substantial level of pollution with Arsenite. The linear relationship between physiographic characteristics and Arsenite-based land categories of barren land, grassland, settlement, cropland, waterbody, wetland and woodland characterized in terms of coefficient of determination (R2), yielding R² values of 0.80, 0.84, 0.86, 0.76, 0.62, 0.76 and 0.61, respectively. The efficiency of Arsenite removal using rice husks as Activated Carbon improves as dosage and contact time increase. This study demonstrated that Arsenite concentration at sampled points is higher than the WHO limit and that Activated Carbon has the potential to remove Arsenite with efficiency of about 78%.
The role of religious actors in peace building among the conflict affected communities of Karamoja subregion : a case of Ngoleriet sub-county, Napak district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2025-03) Ebiachu, Patrick
This study examined the role of religious actors in peacebuilding within the conflict-affected communities of Ngoleriet Sub-County, Napak District. Specific objectives were to: to establish the forms of conflicts and their underlying factors, assess the methods of engagement employed by religious actors in peacebuilding efforts, and analyze the outcomes of peacebuilding interventions implemented by religious actors. Data was collected through the study employed in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews, engaging a total of 29 participants. Among them were religious actors (primary participants), with six representatives each from Protestant, Catholic, Islamic, and Pentecostal faiths. Additionally, five key informants participated, including the Sub-County Chief, LC I Chairperson, LC II Chairperson, Resident District Commissioner, and Government Intelligence Security Officer. To ensure a broader community perspective, four FGDs were conducted—two with elderly individuals and two with youths.
Findings reveal a combination of conflicts and various triggers in Ngoleriet subcounty, including resource-based conflicts, land tenure disputes, ethnic tensions, political factionalism, and cattle rustling. Historical grievances lead to recurring communal conflicts over resources such as grazing land and water points. Land tenure conflicts arose from unclear ownership and tenure systems, exacerbated by population growth and differing land use practices between settled agriculturalists and nomadic pastoralists. Others were ethnic tensions, fueled by socio-economic inequalities and historical injustices, and political factions exploiting ethnic divisions. Cattle rustling remains a persistent issue, leading to violent clashes and retaliation cycles. These conflicts were triggered by historical, socio-economic, and political factors, compounded by environmental stresses.
Religious actors played a key role in peacebuilding through dialogue, mediation, community projects, education, advocacy, psycho-social support, etc. Their efforts have resulted in significant outcomes, including reduced conflict intensity and increased community cooperation, though continuous engagement and support are necessary to sustain these gains. In conclusion, religious actors are indispensable in peacebuilding efforts, leveraging their moral authority and community networks to foster reconciliation and social cohesion. Recommendations for enhancing peacebuilding include ongoing training for religious leaders, collaboration between religious and local leaders, engagement of youth and women, and the design of programs focused on economic development and conflict management by NGOs. Future research should investigate the long-term impacts of these interventions on conflict reduction and community resilience.
Mediating effect of work engagement on the relationship between employee resilience and employee creativity in selected compassion international projects in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2025-02) Dushime, Faith Esther
This study investigated the relationship between Employee resilience, Work engagement and Employee creativity in selected compassion assisted projects from 8 districts of Uganda. By means of means of a correlational survey design, data was collected using a self-administered-questionnaire from 295 employees. Data was analysed by SPSS 24.0 using Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test, multiple regression and mediation analysis. It was revealed that Employee Resilience, Work Engagement and Creativity varied across demographic characteristics, with top managers being above other groups. A high, positive, and significant relationship existed between employee resilience and work engagement (r = .73, P < 0.01), work engagement and employee creativity (r= .78, P < 0.01) and employee resilience and employee creativity (r = .72, P < 0.01). Reliance and work engagement contributed 65.5% to creativity and work engagement mediated (b= .32, p < .001) the relationship between resilience and creativity. Employees were resilient and possessed dedication, vigor and purposefulness that permitted them to effectively navigate challenges, pay close attention to and persist in developing solution-focused ideas and outcomes at their work. Employees learnt how to successfully manage problems and developed more psychological resources that enabled them to come up with novel ways of solving problems. Work engagement is a necessary condition for employee resilience to result into better creative and problem solving among employees. To foster a creative workforce, Compassion International should implement strategies that effectively enhance resilience and work engagement.
Determinants of antiretroviral therapy uptake by people living with hiv/aids during covid-19 lockdown at Soroti regional referral hospital
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2025-10) Eboyu, Thomas
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is still one of the diseases that has a severe impact on public health and economic development worldwide. The outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 disrupted several services including health sector among others. Any interruption in the fight against HIV and AIDS leads to detrimental effects such as lowering the CD4 count level that may subsequently lead to an increase in new infections and death of patients, thereby hindering the achievement of the UNAID’s target of 95% of infected persons knowing their status, 95% acquiring treatment and 95% of patients being suppressed of the virus by 2030 in Uganda.. This study examined the factors that influenced uptake of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) during the first Covid-19 lockdown in Soroti referral hospital catchment area in Eastern Uganda. Open ended questionnaires were used in a cross-sectional study to investigate the factors that influenced the uptake of ART. Patients’ records at the ART clinic were reviewed to obtain information on their ages and the number of ARV refills. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify factors that influenced uptake of ART services. A total of 179 (91.3%) participants aged 18 years and above who visited the ART clinic three month before and three months during the first total lockdown participated in the survey. Of the 179 participants, 92(51.4%) were males while 87(48.6%) were females. Participants who mentioned services were available were more likely to take up the ART services than those who said services were not available (AOR = 2.039; 95%CI = 0.850 - 4.886). The study showed that females had the highest number of tests than males. Despite females, testing more than males it was found out that females (62.4%) missed more appointments than males (37.6%) during first total lockdown. The study found out that the access and availability of the HIV/AIDS services were reduced during the first total lockdown of COVID-19 period than before the COVID 19 period. There was reduced acquisition of treatment from 86.35% before the COVID 19 pandemic to 72.02% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementation of decentralized ART distribution mechanisms, such as community-based ART groups and home deliveries, to ensure uninterrupted access to medication during emergencies should be put in place.