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    The Effect of Disaster on Food Security in Bumbo Subcounty Namisindwa District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-11-10) Denis Wamukota
    The study set out to determine effect of disaster on food security in Bumbo Sub-County, Namisindwa District .The study was guided by the three objectives which included determining the effect of Wetland on food security in Bumbo Sub-County, Namisindwa District, establishing the effect of high temperature on food security Bumbo Sub-County, Namisindwa District and establishing the effect of high population on food security in Bumbo Sub-County, Namisindwa District. The study used a case study strategy which was Bumbo sub-county,Namisindwa district and it also used descriptive research dsign.to achieve the set objectives the study used random sampling and purposive sampling in sample selection .A sample of 63 respondents was selected from the population of 76 who comprised of sub county chief,LC IIIaccountant,production department, community based department, administration,health department and DSC. The information was obtained by the use of questionnaires and interview guide. The study revealed information about the effect of wetlands on food security ,it was found that wetlands encourage growing of crops like yams ,rice and others, they also get fish from wetlands which act as source of food supplement ,they get water for irrigation during dry season to water their crops, wet lands act as water catchment area which has enabled us to grow vegetables.in addition about the effect of high temperature on food security it was revealed that high temperature have led to wide spread of hunger and starvation among people, high temperature have led to planting of drought resistant crops in order to cope up with the situation, high temperatures have led to drying of their crops hence famine ,high temperatures affect the health of crops and harvest is always little or nothing at all and high temperatures have affected water table making it hard for crops and other plants to accesswater. Besides about the effect of high population on food security it was realized that it hasresulted into soil infertility due to over cultivation,they are experiencing global warming which is as a result of distraction of ozonelayers, there are many plastic materials dumped everywhere which act as water lodging areas and water does not reach underneath the soil and crops are drying because of lack of mineral nutrients in the soil. in conclusion ,disaster impacts a lot on food security in terms of high temperatures ,high population and wetlands which provide water for irrigation ,growing of drought resistant crops, distraction of ozone layers, drying of crops, fish population is also affected and the harvest of rice is always poor. The researcher recommends that Bumbo Sub county authorities should encourage people to practice irrigation during dry season, family planning, practice afforestation,and application of fertilizers to increase on crop yield.
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    IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE-BASED BUDGETING ON RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS (CASE STUDY OF MBALE DISTRICT)
    (2024-10-29) MUKOYA DIANA
    ABSTRACT This research report was undertaken to examine the impact of performance-based budgeting on resource allocation in Mbale district; to determine the effect of performance budget allocation on resource allocation of Mbale district, to analyze the effect of activity-based budgeting on resource allocation of Mbale district, to assess the effect of stakeholder engagement on resource allocation of Mbale district. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents and used questionnaires to collect data and later the data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that performance budget allocation have a significant effect on resource allocation of Mbale district; 62% were positive to the statement that resources are directed toward programs that align with strategic goals, ensuring consistency in achieving organizational objectives; 61% of the respondents were positive to the statement that programs that perform well receive more resources, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation. Results of the second objective revealed that activity-based budgeting has a significant effect on resource allocation of Mbale district. Supported by the following responses; 57% were positive to the statement that activity-based budgeting supplies detailed cost information that supports more informed and strategic budgetary decisions, 51% were positive to the statement that activity-based budgeting reveals opportunities to cut costs by assessing the efficiency and impact of different activities. Results of the third objective showed that service delivery reforms have a significant effect on organizational performance of Mbale district. 68% had a positive response to the statement that input from stakeholders helps identify potential risks and challenges early, allowing for better management of resources. Mbale district should by integrate clear performance metrics with resource allocation processes. This can be achieved by establishing precise, measurable objectives aligned with organizational goals, and linking budgetary allocations to the achievement of these objectives.
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    EFFECT OF DECENTRALIZATION POLICY ON HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN NORTHERN DIVISION, MBALE CITY.
    (2024-10-12) SEBEI ERIC
    Improving health service delivery is one of the most serious challenges affecting people and their government and less attention have been given to the effect of decentralization policy in improving health service delivery. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of decentralization policy on the delivery of health services in Northern Division of Mbale City. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of political decentralization and fiscal decentralization and health service delivery in Northern Division of Mbale City. It also established the effect of administrative decentralization and health service delivery in Northern Division of Mbale City. The study used cross sectional design to present data with the help of both qualitative and quantitative and qualitative techniques. Data was collected data from 80 (Eighty) participants in the study area using questionnaires and interviews guides and study participants were selected through simple random and purposive sampling. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Mean and standard deviation) while qualitative data was analyzed thematically using illustrations and illustrations. Findings show that there exists citizen’s particular through democratic process there is always quality interaction between residents and local as this was indicated in the study finds and budget preparations are always participatory in nature citizens through their elected leaders have more powers in decision making and this was mentioned by participants in the study. Also it was found that there exists accountability within the division local government as found by the study local citizens are in position to hold local decision-makers accountable for their actions. Findings further revealed that the division council has authority over revenue collection and this was indicated in the study findings and there exist adequate fiscal transfers from the central government to the urban council also, the division council sets the tax bases from which it generates revenue and there exists a variety of tax bases from which the division council raises tax revenue and this was according to the study findings It is true according to the findings that there exists a variety of tax bases from which the division council raises tax revenue. Further, findings show that it was revealed from the study findings, the division council enjoys corporate status and powers to secure its own resources to perform its functions and the division council has developed guidelines for community capacity building for effective participation and monitoring and this was indicated in the study. Other findings indicate that there exist established health committees with an appropriate gender balance to handle health related issues as revealed in study findings and also, the division council remains fully accountable to the central appointing office while performing its functions as well as employees are responsible and expected to give an account for outcomes for the portion of the work directly under their control. The researcher recommended increasing funding to decentralized units and building the capacity of leaders in these units to provide and monitor health service delivery infrastructures and services more effectively while at the same time encouraging citizen participation
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    EFFECT OF DECENTRALIZATION ON HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOWER LOCAL GOVERNMENT A CASESTUDY OF KASODO HEALTH CENTER III KASODO SUB-COUNTY, PALLISA DISTRICT
    (2024-09-27) DUCHU PATRICK
    Abstract Ferlic & Steane, (2022) found out that in earlier centuries when little was known about the causes of diseases, societies tended to attribute illnesses to witch craft and resignation, and on this note, few public health actions were taken. As understanding of sources of contagion and means of controlling diseases became more refined, more effective health interventions against health threats were developed and the move towards decentralization started evolving especially with the emergence of the New Public Management (Manning, 2021) and Public organizations and agencies were formed to employ newly discovered interventions against health threats. It is important to note that the transformation of the territorial structure of Government, its decentralization, particularly the introduction of territorial self-Government was considered an essential task in the process of rebuilding political and administrative systems in Central and 2 Eastern Europe after 1989 and the reforms of the territorial Government followed closely after the collapse of the Communist regimes and after the transformations of the constitutional bodies and Central Governments in 1990 (Batley & Larbi, 2014). This was intensified with intensions of extending power, public services, and generally public administration near to the locals through a scientific approach, through this approach, public authorities expanded to take on new tasks, including sanitation, immunization, regulation, health education, and personal health care (Chave, 1984; Fee, 1987). Since the 1980s, a great number of Countries, developed or developing, have been embarking on improving the quality of public service delivery through decentralization whereby legally Uganda embraced the move in 1997 through the enactment of the Local Government Act, 1997 (The Government of Uganda, 1997).
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    THE CONTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON REVENUE COLLECTION IN MBALE CITY
    (2024-09-19) NAFUNA E_BPAM_2024.pdf
    Revenue collection is a formidable challenge in many countries. Although some have managed to effectively achieve revenue targets through sound collection systems, in other countries, improved revenue collection is still a distant dream. This study which is about the effect of public private partnership in revenue collection was conducted in Mbale City of Eastern Uganda. The purpose of this study was establishing the contribution of public private partnership on revenue collection in Mbale City. Specifically the study investigated different source of revenue and the Public Private Partnership on revenue collection in Mbale City. It also set out to establish the challenges facing Public Private Partnership on the revenue collection in Mbale City. The study used cross-sectional design to analyze data from the study area with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher collected data from 80 respondents in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling and questionnaires together with interview guide were used to collect data. The study found that property tax, local hotel tax and business Shares and trade license fee are some of the revenue sources collected in Mbale City. Others included market dues, royalties and parking fees. Further, study findings showed that Public private partnership in revenue collection promote effectiveness and efficiency in tax collection and reduce operation and administrative costs. It also improves tax compliance and revenue mobilization together with improving monitoring of revenue sources. Also, Public Private Partnership in revenue collection helps to expand taxable base. Findings also show that Public Private Partnership breeds corruption in revenue collection and it is difficult to monitor Public Private Partnership arrangements. It also leads to overzealous collection and some revenue may not be accounted for by private collectors. Lack of information on private partners hinders effective Public Private Partnership and private contractors in Public Private Partnership.use harsh revenue collection techniques which scare tax payers. The researcher recommended strengthening tax compliance, increasing revenue base and putting in place a sound public private partnership policy to enhance revenue collection.
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    EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN INDUSTRIAL CITY DIVISION, MBALE CITY
    (2024-09-18) WAMBI PAUL
    ABSTRACT The study concentrated on the effect of occupational stress on employee performance in Industrial City Division Mbale City and it concentrated on the three specific objectives of: To examine the effect of overwork stress on employees‟ performance in Industrial City division of Mbale City, to find out the effect of over time stress on employees‟ performance in Industrial City division of Mbale City and to establish the effect of workplace conflict stress on employees‟ performance in industrial City Division of Mbale City. The study used a descriptive research methodology using both qualitative and quantitative. The study considered a sample size of respondents and study findings concluded that: Findings concluded that: low quality work is one of the effects of overwork stress on employee performance, that employees who want to make more money at any cost might create overtime by stalling work during the normal work day, that reduced employee motivation is an effect of stress on employee‟s performance, that overtime stress leads to anxiety and depression among employees, that increased risks of heart diseases and health complications that overworked employees suffer from low levels of initiatives and innovations, that workplace conflict stress consumes employees‟ emotional capacity, because they have limited emotional bandwidth to dedicate to thoughtful communication. The study recommend that: There should be more investments by different Governments in order to prevent work place stress and lastly that there is need for the Government to curry out sensitization programmes to different stake holders in order reduce on occupational stress challenges.
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    THE CONTRIBUTION OF LOCAL COUNCILS IN FIGHTING DRUG ABUSE IN NAMABAYA, SUB-COUNTY, NAMISINDWA DISTRICT
    (2024-10-08) BWAYO H_ BPAM_2024.pdf
    Drug abuse is one of the wide spread problem of modern time with substances consumed clandestinely. However, no attention by both policy and academia has been given to the unlimited effort by local councils in the fight against this vice. The aim of this study is to determine the contribution of local councils in fighting drug abuse in Namabya sub County, Namisindwa district. Specifically, the study assessed how local councils undertake law enforcement to fight drug abuse and also examined how local councils build family bonds to fight drug abuse in Namabya Sub County, Namisindwa district. The study also investigated how local councils reach youths out of school to fight drug abuse in Namabya sub County, Namisindwa district. The study used cross-sectional design to analyze data from the study area with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher collected data from 80 respondents in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling and questionnaires together with interview guide were used to collect data. The study found Local councils together with other law enforcement agencies undertake community policing to fight drug abuse and are instrumental in identifying problem-oriented policing that help prevent drug abuse. Also, many locals are fighting drug abuse through reducing drug availability and they provide alternatives to incarceration of drug addicts. It was also found that By-laws are passed by local council in an effort to fight drug abuse and Local councils together with other law enforcement agencies undertake community policing to fight drug abuse. Additionally, study findings revealed that local councils work with parents who are powerful influences in the lives of their children. Substance abuse prevention programs have traditionally been part of family efforts, but a new trend is toward local council family-based prevention programs are in place and family programs supported by local councils employ a variety of tools, including homework assignments, brochures, home study guides, workshops, and audio and videocassettes. Also many local councils have mobilized grassroots groups to respond to local illegal drug and alcohol problems and these local councils are serving as valuable partners for law enforcement agencies and local councils approach to family in-home support provides crisis intervention (such as food, shelter, and clothing) and long-range training that addresses the root causes of the drugs and substance abuses. Further, the study also found that many local councils are implementing after-school programs that include substance abuse prevention and they have taken an active role in developing after-school programs to keep youths out of trouble. Creating a safe place for youths to gather afterschool by local authorities can help protect them from risk factors in the community, in peer groups, or at home and mentoring is an increasingly popular prevention/ intervention strategy by local councils that help youths deal with the risks they face in their daily lives. The researcher recommended strengthening the capacity of local council in fighting drug and substance abuse, increasing funding of these programmes in lower administrative units and also mobilizing communities and stakeholders to step forward in support of local council’s fight against drug abuse.
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    ROLE OF PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING AND PLANNING IN PROMOTING PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; A CASE STUDY OF BUKEDEA DISTRICT
    (2024-10-07)
    The lack of a strong commitment to participatory budgeting by government leaders makes it difficult for participatory budgeting programs to succeed. The major objective of this study was to assess the role of participatory budgeting and planning in promoting performance of Local Governments in Bukedea District. Specifically, the study was guided by the following objectives: To identify the role of participatory budgeting and planning on the performance and to examine the challenges faced in implementation of participatory budgeting and planning processes in Bukedea district local government. The study also assessed strategies for improving participatory planning and budgeting so as to enhance the performance of Bukedea district local governments. The study used crosssectional design to analyze data from the study area with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher collected data from 80 respondents in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling and questionnaires together with interview guide were used to collect data from study subjects. The study found that participatory budgeting and planning improve decision making in local governments, and participatory budgeting and planning enhances transparency in local governments in local governments. Also participatory budgeting and planning improve project monitoring and participatory budgeting and planning help to promote community ownership in local governments. Participatory budgeting and planning enhances project sustainability in local governments. Study findings also show that inadequate fund for participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments and participatory planning and budgeting focus on specific public works, which diminishes the impact of the public learning or empowerment sessions in local governments. Also lack of information on participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments hinder its effectiveness and local of community mobilization on participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments is a challenge together with political interference in participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments is challenge. The researcher recommended There is need to dedicate adequate funds to participatory budgeting projects and to planning for participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments and local governments should prioritize engaging people with low incomes, people of color, and other historically excluded people. Also for participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments and there is need to pay people for their time, provide many options for discussion and voting during participatory budgeting and planning activities in local governments.
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    THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, A CASE STUDY OF MBALE CITY COUNCIL.
    (UCU, 2024-05-10) WAMBI FELIX
    Managing solid waste is one of the greatest challenge affecting urban authorities and communities in many countries and this has undermined UN effort of achieving clean and green cities. This study assessed the role of community participation in solid waste management– Mbale City Council. Specifically, the study examined the role of community participation in solid waste management and established the effects of poor solid waste management on the community in Mbale City. It also established strategies for managing solid waste in Mbale City. The study used cross-sectional design to present data with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected from 80 study participants from the study area using self-administered questionnaires and interview guides. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select study participants. Qualitative data was from interviews was analysed thematically while quantitative data generated from questionnaires was analysed using inferential statistics (Mean and standard deviation). The study found that community participation can increase capabilities at the level of the community and it encourages cost sharing of project activities AND communities participate in collection and transport of solid waste from the neighbourhood to a dumping site. Also findings show that communities make decision regarding solid waste management and communities provide resources necessary for solid waste management. Additionally, findings revealed that poor solid waste management can lead to emergence of diseases and creates bad odour for the communities. The study also found that many of the substances, such as cadmium, arsenic, chromium, nickel, dioxins and PAHs are considered to be carcinogenic, based on animal studies or studies of people exposed to high levels and residence within 3 km of a site was associated with a significantly raised risk of congenital anomaly, with a fairly consistent decrease in risk with distance away from the sites. Also poor waste management leads to high content of enteric pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and helminths, which are easily transmitted through water. The researcher recommended that re-use and recycling programmes can help improve solid waste management as well passing and enforcing suitable legislation on waste management. Other recommendations included promoting bio waste treatment, under taking collection arrangements and creating community awareness about solid waste.
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    STSKEHOLDERS' INVOLVEMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, ACASE STUDY OF MOUNT ELGON NATIONAL PARK, EASTERN UGANDA
    (2024-10-08) MASOKOYI I_BPAM_2024.pdf
    Politicians as some of the key stakeholders are very essential in natural resource management. This research therefore investigated the effectiveness of political leaders in management of natural resources in mt. Elgon national park in Bududa district. Politics was regarded essential in management of natural resources. The study was specifically designed to; analyze the relationship between politics and natural resource management, establish the role of the political leaders in management of mt. Elgon national park, and to also identify the challenges faced by political leaders in management of mt. Elgon national park. Qualitative and quantitative research approaches were adopted to obtain data from the respondents. A descriptive case study design was used to collect data which indicated that politics has positive influence on natural resource management .The study also found that politicians play a very great role in in the management of mt. Elgon national park due to the various noted impacts attained when politicians are involved in natural resource management. However, despite of the various contribution of politics to conservation, there were some challenges that were noted to have hindered its effectiveness. Therefore, various recommendations were made in order to improve on the effectiveness of politicians in decision making. Word count (204)
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    LOCAL REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN MBALE CITY-UGANDA
    (2024-09-27) KAKAI _H_BPAM_2024.pdf
    ABSTRACT Service delivery has for a long time suffered from inadequate funding because of challenges in the taxation system particularly regarding assessment, enforcement and collection. The current study investigated local revenue management and service delivery in Mbale City of Eastern Uganda. Specifically the study investigated the effect of tax assessment on service delivery in Mbale City and the effect of enforcement and collection of revenue on service delivery in Mbale City. It also identified the strategies for effective tax assessment and enforcement in Mbale City. The study used cross-sectional design to analyze data from the study area with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher collected data from 69 participants in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling and questionnaires. Other data was also collected through the use of interview guide. The study found that tax assessment on businesses in the city depend on the tax preference accorded to business enterprises and such assessment of business enterprises is usually made at the end of first quarter of the financial year. In Mbale City, tax assessment is always based on performance of a business enterprise and assessment rates are determined based on URA tax Acts. Additionally, tax officials in the city conduct tax mobilization activities for easy enforcement and collection and tax officials in Mbale City conduct tax collection activities early in the financial year. Further, revenue officials in this City balance their educational and assistance role with the enforcement role for successful tax collection and Mbale city revenue officials use government policies to collect taxes. The recommended that tax officials should register all business enterprises in city and identifying and prioritizing risks should be undertaken using existing internal primary data sets. In Mbale City, there is need for transparency in tax enforcement and collection and tax registration is should be done following URA tax laws and policies and that revenue officials should focus on adopting approaches designed to improve taxpayers’ voluntary compliance
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    ACCOUNTABILITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN UGANDA: A CASE OF MBALE CITY NORTHERN DIVISION MBALE CITY
    (2024-10-09)
    ABSTRACT The study explored the topic: Accountability and Service Delivery in public sector: A case of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), Kampala District. The specific objectives were: To examine the effect of political accountability on service delivery in Kampala City Council Authority; To establish the effect of legal accountability on service delivery in Kampala City Council Authority; and to examine the effect of administrative accountability on service delivery in Kampala City Council Authority. The study adopted a cross sectional study design-case study design with a population of 40 and a sample size of 36 (Krejicie and Morgan, 1970). Data sources included; primary, secondary and documentary reviewed method (DRM); Data collection was questionnaires and interviews which also were used to design the questionnaire tool and interview guides. The study tested three hypotheses using the Pearson correlation, regression analysis and analysis of variance technique. The study revealed that political accountability had a significant effect Service Delivery since the p-value 0.04 was less than the significance level (0.05) and p-value (0.036) is less than the level of significance. The study concludes that political and legal accountability are the only ones that had a significant strong effect on service delivery. The study recommends that; On accountability methods, the government must establish strong public-private partnerships both formal and informal stakeholders and ensure selecting the private contractors is through a competitive legal method; the council should ensure that they hold continuous trainings and educating the locals on what exactly is the meaning of accountability for a uniform conceptualization of what exactly is accountability. The areas for further research should be on how best the private contractors can help the poor to find out whether poor accountability in KCCA is a failure on the part of the workers or the council. need to have a strong governing board that is able to regularly monitor the performance of top management against key resultant areas of their job descriptions. The central government ministry responsible for the oversight of this organization should step up her supervisory role to ensure effective governance in this organisation.
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    CONTRIBUTION OF PARENTING STYLES ON GIRL CHILD SECONDARY SCHOOL COMPLETION IN ABIM SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ABIM DISTRICT
    (2024-10-24) OGWANG JOHN O_BPAM_2024.pdf
    This research investigated the contribution of various parenting styles on the completion of secondary education by girls in Abim Secondary School, Abim District. Understanding the influence of parenting on educational outcomes is crucial, particularly in contexts where female education faces significant challenges. The study focused on four primary parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful, examining their impact on factors such as academic performance, school attendance, motivation, and psychological well-being among female students. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combined quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews involving students, parents, and educators to gain a comprehensive understanding of how parenting practices affect girl child secondary school completion. The study finds that authoritative parenting, which balances discipline with emotional support, is most conducive to academic success and higher completion rates. In contrast, authoritarian and neglectful parenting styles are associated with increased dropout rates, largely due to the negative effects on students' self-esteem and motivation. Permissive parenting also poses challenges, as a lack of structure and guidance can lead to poor academic discipline and performance. The findings underscore the importance of promoting positive parenting practices through community-based education programs that emphasize the role of parental involvement and support in ensuring girls' educational success. Additionally, the study advocates for stronger partnerships between schools, parents, and community organizations to provide the necessary resources and support systems that can help girls overcome challenges associated with less effective parenting styles. By addressing these issues, the research aims to contribute to strategies that improve girl child secondary school completion rates in Abim District, thereby enhancing opportunities for gender equality and empowerment in the region.
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    EFFECT OF SINGLE PARENTING FAMILIES ON THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, ACASE STUDY OF BUYAGA TOWN COUNCIL
    (2024-09-18) Achieng Edinnah
    The wellbeing of children has continued to be poor particularly those raised from single families and no effort has been put in place to address this challenge. The current study looked at effect of single parenting on the wellbeing of children in Buyaga Town Council of Bulambuli district. Specifically the study investigated the causes of single parenting and the life experiences of children from single parenting families in Buyaga Town council, Bulambuli District. It also examined ways of enhancing the wellbeing of children from single parenting families. The study used descriptive design with the help of qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyze data from the study area. The researcher collected data from 59 respondents in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. The study found that death of partner and divorces leads to single parenting. Other causes of single parenting included unwanted pregnancy; lack of family support contributes to single parenting and long distance relationships. Further findings revealed that those children from single parenting families experience stigma to tend to lack education. Children from single parenting families lack appropriate medical care and do not have proper nutrition and this lowers their general welfare. The researcher recommended increasing family incomes enhancing wellbeing of children from single parenting families and support to child care giving programs enhancing wellbeing of children from single parenting families. Also creating strong community support systems may help to enhance wellbeing of children from single parenting families as well as undertaking child rights advocate as noted by the study may also help in enhancing wellbeing of children from single parenting families
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    IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON LEARNERS ACADEMIC PROCESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS A CASE STUDY OF MAZIMASA SUBCOUNTYIN BUTALEJA DISTRICT
    (2024-09-19) MIGAMBA DOROTHY
    Many learners are findings it difficult to access early childhood education lending to low levels of cognitive development and poor academic performance. This study assessed the impact of early childhood education on academic performance of learners in primary schools in Mazimasa Sub County Butaleja district. Specifically the study investigated the factors within early childhood education influencing learner’s academic progress and parental involvement and learner’s academic progress in primary schools in Mazimasa Sub County Butaleja district as well as ways of mitigating the impacts of early childhood education on the academic of children in primary schools in Mazimasa Sub County Butaleja district. The study used cross-sectional design to analyze data from the study area with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher collected data from 80 respondents in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling and questionnaires together with interview guide were used to collect data from study subjects. The study found that absence of strong special laws to regulation the provision of early childhood education and negative attitude and beliefs held by parents towards early childhood education. Also, absence of early childhood educational institutions accessible to young learners and high poverty levels within the community hinders parents from supporting learners in early child hood learning institutions. Additionally, limited level of knowledge on available early childhood education programmes by parents and limited knowledge by parents on learning needs of learners in early child hood education. Further, parents take their children to early child hood learning institutions and provide of learning resources for learners in child hood learning institutions. Parents undertaking behavior monitoring for learners child hood learning institutions and provide of safe home environment for young learners including monitoring learner’s school attendance in early child hood learning institutions. The researcher recommended sensitizing parents on the needs to provide early child hood education for children and measures to increase household incomes should be put in place to enabler parents support their children in early child hood institutions. Schools should find ways of involving parents in supporting learners in early childhood institutions and parents should provide scholastic materials for learners in early child hood institution. Elimination of negative socio-economic barriers that hinder children from accessing early child hood education
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    EFFECT OF PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN MBALE DISTRICT
    (2024-09-23) WANDABWA ISAIAH
    ABSTRACT This research report was undertaken to investigate the effect of public sector reforms on organizational performance of Mbale district. It was guided by three objectives; to examine the effect of administrative reforms on organizational performance of Mbale district, to investigate the effect of human resource management reforms on organizational performance of Mbale district, to evaluate the effect of service delivery reforms on organizational performance of Mbale district. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents and used questionnaires and interview guide to collect data and later the data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that administrative reforms have a significant effect on organizational performance of Mbale district. Supported by the following responses; 62% were positive to the statement that organizations can deliver services more effectively and responsively as reforms reduce bureaucratic hurdles; 61% of the respondents were positive to the statement that administrative reforms make organizations more adaptable to external changes, helping them stay competitive and resilient. Results of the second objective revealed that human resource management reforms have a significant effect on the organizational performance of Mbale district. Supported by the following responses; 80% of the respondents were positive to the statement that human resource management attracts skilled individuals, ensuring the organization has a strong and competent workforce, it can be observed that 57% were positive to the statement that human resource management provides training and career development opportunities, enhancing employee skills and performance. Results of the third objective showed that service delivery reforms have a significant effect on organizational performance of Mbale district. 75% were positive to the statement that reforms that empower employees to provide better service can increase motivation and job satisfaction. Mbale district should streamline processes to reduce inefficiencies and promote a more agile and responsive work environment. Develop a culture of transparency and accountability is essential for building trust and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Investing in employee training and continuous development is crucial to equip staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt to new administrative practices.
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    ADMINSTRATIVE DETERMINANTS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE (25-45)
    (2024-09-23) ODONGO LEVI
    Health seeking behavior (HSB) is the act of making a decision to seek or not to seek health care from qualified medical personnel when not feeling well. In its widest sense, health behaviors’ includes all those behaviors’ associated with establishing and retaining a health state, plus aspects of dealing with any departure from that state (WHO, 2013). The purpose of was to find out the factors associated with health seeking behavior among women of reproductive age of Amugu health center 111. To find out the socio-economic factors; the institutional factors and the environmental factors which influencing the health seeking behavior among women. The study used descriptive survey design where both qualitative and quantitative research approaches of data collection methods, analysis and presentations were used. Data was collected using self administered questionnaires, observation checklist and interview guide. Purposive sampling was used to select the wards and simple random sampling to select the participants. SPSS version 17 was used to analyze quantitative data and tables were used to analyze qualitative data out of 212 respondents, almost all the respondents 94.3% were female. 33.0% of respondents had attained primary level, 47.6% attained secondary level while 16.5% attained tertiary/university level of education. On the side of the statements on factors influencing use of PPE, the majority of the respondents agreed with the statements that were studied in relation to Institutional, Environmental and Socio-economic factors influencing the HSB of women. The majority of the respondents agreed with the factors influencing HSB among women. Improving women’s education and employment status can play a dual role in enhancing both women’s autonomy and healthcare-seeking behavior.: The problem of “poor” health seeking behavior among women requires behavioral change interventions, such as, behavior change messages via all media sources, community health sensitization which is gender sensitive, behavior change motivation strategies like: setting up facilities that caters for only women of reproductive age to preserve their privacy
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    INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL PRACTICES ON GIRL CHILD EDUCATION IN BUKHALU SUB-COUNTY, BULAMBULA DISTRICT
    (2024-11-12) Nabuzale Christine
    The study set out to examine the influence e of cultural practices on girl child education in Bukhalu County, Bulambuli district. The study was guided d by the following objectives, To establish the various cultural practices, to establish the relationship between cultural practices and girl child education and means of minimizing negative cultural practices on girl child education. The study adopted a cross sectional research design employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches that targeted; girls, women and learners who were expected to provide the required information. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data from various respondents. To get quality data, the researcher ensured that the instruments were valid by conducting a preliminary survey to determine their reliability. The findings from the study indicated that; cultural practices affect girl child academic achievement. They concluded that monitoring and evaluation interventions will improve on girl child education in Bukhalu sub county, Bulambuli district. It was recommended that Government should enhance guidance and counseling services in girl's secondary schools, these can encourage the girls to increase their efforts in learning, instead of adopting a withdrawn attitude which leads to failure.
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    IMPACT OF ACTIONAID UGANDA GENDER BASED VIOLENCE SHELTERS PROGRAM ON PROMOTION OF WOMEN RIGHTS: A CASSE OF KUMI MUNICIPALITY.
    (2024-09-20) ELALU STEPHEN
    The study examined the impact of ActionAid Uganda GBV shelters on the promotion of women rights in Kumi Municipality. The study objectives were; to assess the situation of violence against women and girls, to find out the effectiveness of GBV shelter interventions in the promotion of women rights, and to identify the challenges in the implementation of the programs associated to GBV shelters in Kumi Municipality. The study adopted a mixed research approach ie both qualitative and quantitative approaches; Study Population, the entity comprises of 228 respondents from which a sample size of 120 respondents was drawn. The findings revealed that GBV is still rampant in Kumi Municipality, the study further revealed that there was overwhelming demand for shelter services and yet the shelter cannot take onboard more than 5 people for accommodation. Among the challenges affecting the shelter were continued threats from the perpetrators against survivors housed at the shelter and lack of financial support to the survivors of GBV who wish to start new life and lack continued sensitization. In conclusion, it was observed that GBV is still rampant in Kumi Municipality and the major perpetrators are men and its therefore the duty of individuals, community members, government institutions, NGOs and stakeholders involved in promotion of human rights to stand up and be counted as the champions of human rights. The challenge affecting the shelter is limited source of funding, short life spun of the funding agencies. The study recommended that the LCs should be trained on handling GBV cases, local governments should plan to allocate funds towards shelter activities, Civil society Organizations should support victims of GBV, campaign channels should also be expanded and culprits of GBV against women should be apprehended through legal means.
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    THE EFFECT OF UGANDA WOMEN ENTREPRENUERSHIP PROGRAM (UWEP) ON THE BENEFICIARIES ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN INDUTRIAL DIVISION OF, MBALE CITY
    (2024-09-20) NABUKWASI S_BPAM_2024.pdf
    UWEP (Uganda Women Entrepreneurship programme) is an initiative programme which has been running for about four years as of now with over 9381 projects funded by the government of Uganda and are established with the main objective of empowering and promoting Beneficiaries economic Development. The major objective of this study was to the major objective of this research study was to investigate the contribution of UWEP towards Beneficiaries empowerment in Industrial City Division of Mbale City. Specifically, the study was guided by the following objectives: How UWEP support to primary school scholarships improve Beneficiaries economic, Assessing how loans from UWEP improve Beneficiaries economic empowerment and examining how UWEP support to income generating activities of Beneficiaries so as to enhance Beneficiaries‟ empowerment in Industrial City Division of Mbale City. The study used cross-sectional design to analyze data from the study area with the help of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher collected data from 67 respondents in the study area who were selected using simple random and purpose sampling and questionnaires together with interview guide were used to collect data from study subjects. The study found that in order to achieve the objective of women empowerment, UWEP has undertaken a number of projects which includes provision of desk and other sitting materials by UWEP has improved enrolment and attendance of girls. UWEP support to scholastic materials has increased attendance and retention rates for children in schools. UWEP has provided furniture to school to support teaching-learning processes. Still in the area of education, UWEP has helped to improve teaching-learning facilities. Improving student achievement particularly that of girl child is vital for women empowerment and also improving our nation‟s competitiveness. UWEP has improved women‟s business skills for income generation. UWEP undertakes micro-enterprise and project counseling. UWEP support to income generating activities makes it easy for the consideration of non-monetary inputs in the estimation of the contribution to the maintenance of the family and in determining beneficial interests of each spouse on breakdown of marriage The researcher recommended there is need for Provision of desk and other sitting materials by UWEP has improved enrolment and attendance of girls. UWEP support to scholastic materials has increased attendance and retention rates for children in schools, Help to improve teaching learning facilities and provide financial support to children through direct school fees paymen x