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Public service delivery in Uganda: a reconsideration of grand corruption Mwesigwa, David
Dynamics of Politics and Democracy Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/dpd.v1i1.400

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Purpose: This review intends to ascertain and analyse available literature for the degree of corruption in the Ugandan public organisations and how they can be enhanced to get rid of corruption. Research methodology: Focussed Mapping Review and Synthesis approach were adopted to unpack corruption in public organisations. We examine obtainable literature using thematic approach. Results: The review exposes potential influence of both predisposing factors and precipitating factors in terms of socio-economic and political dimensions. Nonetheless, Public organisations in Uganda can be enhanced to get rid of corruption by enforcing a robust blend of all the three clusters of instruments of accountability; internal, legal and external. Limitations: Since the study was largely based on Uganda, its outcomes may not be generalized. Contribution: This explanatory review underscores the apathy of government machinery to rid public organisations of corruption. There is a need for politicians and policy experts to conduct additional analysis of corruption within the public sector. Keywords: Corruption, Predisposing factors, Precipitating factors, Accountability
Towards enhancing local citizen participation in Uganda Mwesigwa, David
Dynamics of Politics and Democracy Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/dpd.v1i1.449

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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose an alternative model of enhancing citizen participation in Uganda. Research Methodology: The central approach for this paper was review of obtainable theoretical and conceptual writings on citizen participation in Uganda and other parts of the world. Literature review is the gathering of information from obtainable resources such as educational journals and statistical periodicals. The approach has been demonstrated to be very effective and can be applied at any stage of a research process. Results: Citizen Participation encourages marginalised groups to be organised in structures under their control; brings knowledge of their social environment and process to the local government agenda in a way that no other structure can as well as fostering self-reliance. Limitations: This study took a desk research and the actual opinions from selected citizens may be parallel to the conclusions obtained in this review. Contribution: The study can be used for local government managers implementing community-driven projects. Keywords: Citizen participation, policy implementation, stakeholders, bureaucrats, local leaders
Policy implementation in mid-western Uganda: Examining personnel resources, financial capacity, administrative capability and political support Mwesigwa, David
Dynamics of Politics and Democracy Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/dpd.v1i2.804

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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the level of personnel resources, financial capacity, administrative capability and political support in Hoima district local government in mid-western Uganda. Research Methodology: A descriptive survey of 194 respondents comprising of elected local councillors and technical officials were randomly selected from Hoima district. Four issues were investigated, namely personnel resources, financial capacity, administrative capability and political support. SPSS (version 15) was used for data analysis. A total of 164 respondents took part in the study. Results: Policy implementation at local governments in Uganda was moderate; this was manifested in terms of personnel resources, financial capacity, administrative capability and political support, which, if each of them can be improved, the degree of policy implementation will improve. Financial and non-financial factors both need to be improved for achieving a preferred level of policy implementation at local governments. Limitations: This study zeroed on policy implementation alone and yet a number of issues affecting policy implementation may not necessarily originate from it but from policy formulation, which was never covered. Contribution: This study highlights the four aspects in policy implementation, viz. personnel resources, financial resources, administrative capability, and political support; these are very significant to policy managers at grass root government. Hoima district is encouraged to consider all four aspects for effective policy implementation.
Reward strategies and job satisfaction in private companies: a case of Uganda Breweries-Luzira Ochwo, Boniface Okello; Mwesigwa, David
Annals of Human Resource Management Research Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/ahrmr.v1i1.406

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Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between reward structures and employee job satisfaction at Uganda Breweries, Port Bell in Luzira. Research methodology: It was cross-sectional, quantitative though involving qualitative elements. The study involved 150 respondents sampled using purposive and convenience sampling strategies. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and an interview guide. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between financial rewards structures and employees' job satisfaction at Uganda Breweries. Results: The findings suggest a significant positive relationship between non-financial rewards structures and employees' job satisfaction at Uganda Breweries Port Bell at Luzira. The findings further advocate for enhanced attention linking promotions to job satisfaction of employees at Uganda Breweries. It is concluded that financial rewards, non-financial reward strategies and promotions had a highly positive significant relationship on employee job satisfaction at Uganda Breweries-Luzira. Limitation: This study was limited to Uganda Breweries at Port Bell, a private company and so its findings may not easily be generalised across organisations. Contribution: The results can be useful to private-sector managers. Keywords: Financial rewards, Non-financial reward, Job satisfaction, Decision-making, Income
Efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of public health workers in mid-north of Uganda Komakech, Emmanuel; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
Annals of Human Resource Management Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/ahrmr.v1i2.509

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Purpose: This study sought to determine the efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of middle-level Public Health Workers (PHWs) in Lira District Local Government. Specifically, the study aimed to: determine the degree of inspirational motivation among ML-PHWs in Lira District; determine the level of performance among ML-PHWs in Lira District; and investigate the effect of inspirational motivation on the performance of ML-PHWs in Lira District. Research methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design while incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study used stratified and simple random sampling procedures to select health facilities, supervisors and ML-PHWs; a total of 164 respondents were selected. Results: The findings suggest that inspirational motivation has a significant effect on the performance of ML-PHWs ( p<0.01). Limitations: This study only focused on one construct of transformational leadership style (inspirational motivation), yet there are several constructs of that style, which may affect the performance of PHWs. Contribution: The findings of this study can be useful to public service managers wishing to enhance the performance of PHWs using limited resources.
Gender equality and the effectiveness of primary education in Katosi town council, Mukono district in central Uganda Amoding, Moreen; Mwesigwa, David
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v1i2.434

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Purpose: This study aimed to assess ways by which Gender Equality affects primary education in Mukono District Research methodology: This study is a case study that concentrates on a single institute to provide information that can be used in similar businesses to establish the effect of gender equality on primary school. A case study as the research design was preferred because it helps to measure the relationship among variables. A random sampling technique was applied in the study to produce more reliable results. Results: Results indicate that majority of pupils said that three pupils shared one text book. Also, schools only hire highly skilled teachers that a helping in the accessibility of gender equal skilled teachers that a helping in the primary education. Limitations: The study covered only one town council in one district local government and so the results may not be generalized across the country or region. Contribution: The results of this study can be useful to educationists and policy planners. Keywords: Gender, Gender equality, Primary schools, UPE
Efficacy of farmer field schools in achieving participatory technology development among smallholder farmers in the Hoima district, Uganda Mwesigwa, David
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 1 No. 4 (2021): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v1i4.764

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Purpose: This study investigated the efficacy of FFS for participatory technology development among smallholder farmers in Hoima district, Uganda. It is anticipated that by making FFS concrete, household food security will be enhanced. Research methodology: The study utilised primary data, which was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. While 120 respondents were sampled, 103 responded, generating a response rate of 85.83%. This was an excellent response seeing that it merited above 75%. The researcher administered all questionnaires in one month. Results: From the findings indicate that PTD is more desirable in the Hoima district. In addition, the construct of the ability to solve problems from time to time indicates that problem-solving is very desirable for PTD in the Hoima district. The results suggest a positive correlation between FFS and PTD among the study population, indicating that a unit-change in the FFS constructs will lead to a proportionate change in the constructs of PTD in the same direction. This implies that improving FFS quality by a single unit will translate into progressive improvement in PTD in the Hoima district. This study also suggests that FFS alone has a strong positive influence on PTD in the Hoima district. Limitations: This study merely covered farmer-field schools, yet several interventions aim to raise the quality of agriculture in Uganda, such as National Agricultural Advisory Services and Emyoga. Contribution: This study contributes to the deeper understanding of what ought to be done to improve the quality of farming in Uganda.
Consequence of Covid-19 lockdown on household food security: Voices from Hoima City, Uganda Mwesigwa, David
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v2i1.765

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Purpose: To investigate the consequence covid-19 lockdown on food security among a cohort of peri-urban households in Hoima city. Research methodology: A descriptive survey was employed targeting 186 respondents. Data were collected using a researcher-designed self-administered questionnaire and analysed using quantitative statistics. Specifically, chi-square was employed to establish whether the hypothesis held sway; also, regression analysis was employed with a view of forecasting the degree of change in household food security due to covid-19 lockdown. Results: The period of lockdown announced and implemented by the government had a positive consequence on food security. Nonetheless, the economic hardships overturned the successes otherwise achieved as a number of households sold off much of the food so as acquire other household items. Recommendations: While the government is credited for instituting a lockdown as a means to reduce the spread of covid-19 virus, it is recommended that city authorities are encouraged to boost urban farming by distributing agri-inputs to households in the peri-urban seeing that their daily incomes are already constrained. Contribution: The findings of this study may be useful to city authorities in Uganda in evolving a guide on integration of food security as a cross-cutting issue in the overall strategic disaster management plan. This article makes an input to the budding field of understanding by underlining inroads that can generate more sustainable urban community livelihoods through food security.
Analysis of the contribution of the Youth Livelihood Program towards enhancing Self-Reliance among the Youths in Lira City, Uganda Achiro, Elizabeth Dorky; Mwesigwa, David
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v3i2.1337

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Purpose: This study investigated the contribution of the YLP towards enhancing self-reliance among the youths in the west division of Lira City. Methodology/approach: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. A closed-ended structured questionnaire with a five Likert scale was used to collect data from a sample of 249 respondents based on the program theory postulated by Reynolds (1998); it entails the logic behind how programs are built, with particular emphasis on the program process. Data were analyzed using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics aided by SPSS (version 20).  Results: The findings suggested that the YLP program enhanced self-reliance among the youths by 11.1%. The youths in Lira City West Division moderately benefited from livelihood support (3.10, SD = 1.08) and institutional support (Mean = 2.71, SD = 1.241). A robust regression analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between the YLP program and self-reliance (R2 = 0.111). Livelihood support (Coef = 0.159, p-value 0.0025) was found to be positively and significantly correlated with self-reliance. However, the statistical analysis revealed that institutional support had a negative relationship with self-reliance (p-value > 0.05, 95% CI).  Limitations: During the study, it was difficult to find some respondents since they were scattered looking for activities to earn a living therefore extra efforts were ensured such as using research assistants in order to find the respondents. Inadequate funds to facilitate the study like transport to the field, and printing questionnaires were also a problem. The researcher got a loan from friends and the bank to cover the gap. Contributions: This study contributes to the understanding of local community development initiatives using the empowerment approach.
Relevance of youth representation through political proportions in Uganda Mwesigwa, David; Wahid, Khalid Abdul
Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jgas.v1i1.330

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Purpose: This study discusses the relevance of proportions of youth representatives in the governance of Uganda Research Methodology: The central approach for this article was a desk review of obtainable works on youth representation in Uganda and other parts of the world Results: The outcomes suggest that the political interests considered as youth interests remain a big challenge and are hard to separate from other interests and are often considered public interests. As a consequence, proportions are one of the means to reimbursing for obstacles against the youths (and other marginalised groups) as well as an incentive towards their role in both politics and the national economy, which aim to achieve a degree of age-based parity in political statistics and as an element of democratisation processes. Thus, considering this method in relation to representational and expressive representatives who symbolise a unique constituency is necessary. Limitations: This study's main limitation is that much of the issues raised are limited to Uganda and may not be generalized across other countries with different political environments. Contribution: This study is relevant to Public Administration and political science seeing that youth functional roles remain loose in poise since what is represented is reliant on diverse stakeholders whose interests are not static. Keywords: Youth, Representation, Political proportion, Democracy
Co-Authors Acanga, Alfred Achiro, Elizabeth Dorky Akeny, Emmanuel Amoding, Moreen Anastassova, Lina Bogere, Mohammed Komakech, Emmanuel Obici, Gilbert Oboi, Alex Ochwo, Boniface Okello Ogwal, John Baptist Oladapo, Ibrahim Abiodun Oryang, Alex Chono Sohheng, Nipon Wahid, Khalid Abdul