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    The impact of corporate governance on financial performance of financial institutions in Uganda.
    (UCU, 2024-09-17) Atim Christine Enyang
    ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of financial institutions, focusing specifically on DFCU Bank's Mukono branch and Kireka branch. The primary objective is to explore how various dimensions of corporate governance including board composition, board independence, and accountability affect critical financial performance indicators such as profitability, liquidity, and asset quality. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the relationship between board composition and financial performance, board independence and financial performance, and accountability and financial performance of commercial banks. The study employed a cross-sectional, correlation, and regression research design to examine data and determine the strength of the relationship between the study variables. A mixedmethods approach was used and the research combines quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights gathered from key stakeholders within the bank. Both branches had a population size of 35 employees from which a sample size of 30 respondents was selected for the study. The sampling method used included simple random and purposive sampling and data was collected using questionnaires. The data was later analyzed using descriptive, correlation, and regression analyses. The findings indicated a positive correlation between corporate governance practices and financial performance at DFCU Bank. The study revealed that board composition has a strong positive relationship (0.453) with financial performance. An independent board weakly but positively impacts the financial performance of commercial banks with a correlation of (0.289) using Pearson’s correlation. The study also indicated a positive relationship of (0.420) between accountability and financial performance. The study concludes with actionable recommendations aimed at strengthening corporate governance practices at DFCU Bank. It emphasizes the necessity of enhanced boards, good accountability practices, and promotion of board independence to ensure alignment with international standards.