The study examined the effect of land fragmentation on agricultural productivity in Uganda. The land fragmentation were the independent variables while agricultural productivity was the dependent variable. The study adopted a triangulation design consisting of a correlation design which was quantitative in approach and cross sectional in nature. The study population consisted of one hundred ninety-six members from whom a sample of two hundred five two elements was drawn using Krejcie and Morgan method. A combination of census, proportionate stratified random sampling and simple random sampling techniques were employed in selecting members from different strata into the study sample. Two data collection methods namely structured questionnaire consisting of closed questions with five-point likert scale and interview guide were used in collecting primary data. The collected data was presented using frequency tables and pie charts which were analyzed by SPSS. From the findings, it was observed that 98 (50%) of the respondents strongly agreed to the fact that Land inheritance led to land fragmentation because it was divided among the children or beneficiaries of the diseased thus leading to fragmentation 39 (20%) agreed, 29 (15%) were not sure and 8 (15%) disagreed. It therefore implies that Land inheritance leads to land fragmentation because it was divided among the children or beneficiaries of the diseased thus leading to fragmentation. The researcher further recommends that free modern farming education should be extended to all areas and prioritized.

One of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism business is nature-oriented tourism. The travel industry has enlisted the support of environmental organizations and park agencies and is promoting nature travel as the hottest "environmentally correct" activity available as ecotourism being the sound tourism. The study was about Investigating the impact of government policies on sustainable tourism development in Uganda, a case study of Mabira forest reserve in Buikwe district. The study was based on 3 objectives that is; to identify different kind of organizations and other tourism stakeholders involved in sustainable tourism development in Uganda in case of Mabira Forest, to examine the impact of government and other stakeholders in sustainable ecotourism development in Uganda and to examine the challenges facing tourism policies in developing sustainable tourism as well as the solutions in a case of Mabira Forest Reserve. Questionnaires and interview methods were be majorly used to obtain detailed data related to the topic. Respondents were categorized as local people, key informants (LC 1 leaders, Ecotourism staffs, and Teachers). The research revealed some of the organizations involved in the development of sustainable Mabira ecotourism site such as; NFA, MAFICO and UNEP/UNDP. However, it further looked at other tourism stakeholders involved in the development of Mabira Eco-tourism site for example; local community, Tourists, Researchers, Ministry of tourism and the Media. The research in-depth examined the impact of government and other stakeholders in the development of Mabira ecotourism site such as; carrying out forest conservation activities, forming partnerships for Eco-development, protecting the forest against encroachers, supplying tree seedling to farmers, documenting about Mabira forest reserve and many others.

The study aimed at examining the implications of the YLP of government on the standards of living of the youths: a case study of Mityana municipality, the study was directed by both the general and specific objectives which included the following to examine the influence of the government youth livelihood program on the standards of living of the youths in Mityana Municipality, to identify the challenges associated by the youth livelihood government program and to establish possible measure to mitigate challenges faced by the YLP. The study also used the qualitative method as the research design as well as 50 respondents were involved in this study to generate as much information as possible. They study found out that there is a close correlation between the youth’s livelihood program and the standards of living of the youths in Uganda though the study concentrated on mityana municipality local government. From the findings, it indicated that political decentration was the most dominant type of decentralization in mityana district local government standing at 60% followed by administrative decentralization, it shown that mityana district local government mainly received grants from the central government which includes both conditional and unconditional grants. This is represented by 70% of the total revenue for the district. Upon the recommendations, massive sensitization should be reinforced so as to enable clients change their mindset and desist from bad attitudes so as to embrace the program and pay back the money given for other beneficiaries to benefit.

This research report study aimed to investigate the “the influence of job rotation on the workers’ productivity on the public sector in Uganda; A case study of kamwenge town council”. Questionnaires were used to collect data under a case study research design. Qualitative and quantitative means were used to analyze the data. The objectives of the study used were; to establish the relationship between job rotation and employee performance in Kamwenge Town Council in Uganda, to identify how effective job rotation in improving workers’ productivity and to find out the challenges of job rotation in Kamwenge Town Council in Uganda. To achieve this objective, the study sampled 35 respondents because it is large enough compared to the study population in Kamwenge town council that is 1 Mayer, 15 council members and 19 local people/community members, the respondents were selected using purposive sampling method, it was important because it gave the researcher freedom to select certain respondents with indepth knowledge regarding the issue under investigation. The study found out that majority of the respondents were females compared to males. This implies that females engage themselves more in job rotation compared male, the findings shows that the majority of the respondents were 25 to 35 years. The findings showed that most of the respondents had attained education to degree level. Study Found out majority of respondents were married. The researcher recommends that satisfaction with job position and professional happiness should be made effective on psychological modes of an individual and due to this, that person tries to keep his job or position and so, he or she will have better and more desirable performance because his performance is related to happy feeling and the organization’s success is considered as success in his life.

Utafiti huu ulihusu nafasi ya misemo na nahau katika ukuzaji wa Lugha ya Runyakitara katika tarafa ya Bitooma wilayani Bushenyi, utafiti huu uliongozwa na Malengo ya fuatayo; Kubainisha misemo katika jamii ya Wanyankole, kufafanua dhima ya misemo katika ukuzaji wa Lugha ya Runyakitara na Kuchunguza Changamoto zinazokumba uwasilishaji wa misemo katika jamii ya Wanyankole. Utafiti huu ulizingatia Utaratibu wa nyanjani na alilenga wazungumzaji na wataalamu wa Lugha ya Runyakitara wanaoishi katika tarafa ya kitagwenda high school, mtafiti aliteua Sampuli ya utafiti kulingana na sifa kuwa wanauwezo wa kutoa data sahihi inayotakiwa kulingana na Lengo la utafiti huu yaani wanaokuwa na uwezo wa kutoa habari faafu waliojibu kikamilifu maswali ya utafiti, mtafiti aliandaa Vifaa vya utafiti kulingana na mada na Malengo ya utafiti. Vifaa hivi vilimwezesha mtafiti kukusanya data husika na kupata taarifa sahihi za utafiti wake. Vifaa hivi vilikuwa, mwongozo wa mahojiano, Hojaji na hata za maandishi. Hivi vyote vilitumiwa kukusanya data kwa udedushi wa kiidadi na siyo kiidadi. Utafiti huu ulihitimisha kwamba misemo na nahau inachangia sana katika ukuzaji wa Lugha ya Runyakitara kwa wale ambao wanaitumia vilivyomo lakini kwa sasa matumizi ya watumiaji wazawa na wageni. Pia tafifi zifanywe Kuchunguza njia gani zitumike zitakazoepusha kukwama kwa mawasiliano kutokana na matumizi ya misemo. Vile vile utafiti ufanyike Kuchunguza ubora na udhaifa wa matumizi ya misemo katika mawasiliano.

The study aimed at investigating the level of independence and freedom of the mass media industry in Uganda. It explored the challenges that media professionals practically go through and face in the process of carrying out media work and practicing their professions in Uganda, and secondly, it identified how both the existing and newly proposed laws impact on the mass media freedom in Uganda while drawing from the domestic, national, regional and internationallaws. Qualitative methods were used in this research with interviews and content Analysis beingcentral. The findings indicate that the mass media in Uganda is still not free as most respondents concurred with what is in the documented reports by HRW, Amnesty International, UHRC, IFEX, CPJ, and HRNJ about media censorship in Uganda. A critical analysis of the various media laws in Uganda revealed that they have not been aligned to regional and international standards. The study, recommends among other things that the government of Uganda should respect freedom of expression as laid down under the constitution, regional and international laws. Secondly, that the media laws in Uganda should be revisited, to meet the regional and international standard by way of repealing clauses that are hostile and unfriendly to free practiceof mass media. A self-regulatory media system should be adopted as a way of ensuring less interference by the government in the regulatory process.

The study investigated the organizational characteristics as correlates of employee performance: A perspective of Uganda Police Kampala District. The distinct objective that guided the study was: to assess the relationship between organizational communication and employee performance in Uganda Police. A descriptive correlative investigation research design was assumed by means of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study targeted 252 respondents. Simple random sampling and purposive techniques were used to select the participants. Data analysis involved frequencies, means and inferential statistics such as correlations and the coefficient of determination. The study findings revealed a positive relationship between organizational communication and employee performance at Uganda Police Force. It was therefore concluded that organizational communication positively influenced the employee performance of Uganda Police Force. The study therefore, recommends that the top leadership of Uganda Police Force management to create opportunities for employees to interact with the officers of the police in order to improve on the communication.

The study examined the relationship between performance evaluation and organization performance. A case study research design using mixed methods approach was used to answer the study questions. A sample size of 126 respondents was considered for the study, 105 respondents participated, giving a response rate of 83%. Simple random sampling and purposive techniques were used to select the participants. Data analysis involved frequencies, means and inferential statistics such as correlations and the coefficient of determination. The main finding of the study was that performance management system at KCCA do not link promotion to performance achievement and it was also found out that that performance management system at KCCA do not facilitate implementation of strategy by motivating desired level of performance. It was therefore concluded that performance evaluation positively influenced the performance of KCCA. The study therefore, recommends the need for top leadership of KCCA to tag promotion to performance. This will motivate employees and subsequently increase performance.

The study assessed the effect of performance planning on the performance of KCCA. A case study research design using mixed methods approach was used to answer the study questions. A sample size of 126 respondents was considered for the study, 105 respondents participated, giving a response rate of 83%. Simple random sampling and purposive techniques were used to select the participants. Data analysis involved frequencies, means and inferential statistics such as correlations and the coefficient of determination. The main finding of the study was that performance planning was not fair to all employees supervised at KCCA and performance planning did not give recognition for good performance. It was therefore concluded that performance planning positively influenced the performance of KCCA. The study therefore, recommends the need for top leadership of KCCA through the Parliament of Uganda to advocate for amendment of the KCCA Act in order to create a clear demarcation between the role of technocrats and politicians and to realign their reward system so that they start recognizing best performing employees either intrinsically or extrinsically.

This study was an attempt to examine cash management and financial performance of an organisation, a case study MTN Uganda, Lugogo branch. The key objective was to examine the impact of cash management and financial performance on an organization. The study followed a qualitative research approach, interviews with the General Managers, Internal Auditors, Chief Accountants, Human Resource Managers and Employees. This serves to demonstrate opportunities for and cause of the poor cash flow management and the financial performances in an organization. This study was backed by the theory; Trade-off Theory. According to the tradeoff theory, firms considered the marginal benefits and cost of holding cash to maximize the shareholder’s wealth (Dittmar et al., 2003). The benefits of cash holding stem from the theory of Keynes (1936), concerning the motive of liquidity assets: Transaction cost motive, precautionary motive, and speculative motive. In line with the transaction cost motive, holding cash allow firms to avoid or save transaction costs to raise funds or to liquidate assets. The success of any business venture is predicated on how the management has planned and controlled its cash flows. Cash shortage disrupts the firm’s smooth operation and can even lead to insolvency. Excessive cash will tie down unnecessarily long-term capital with a result that the return on capital employed will be low. Thus, cash management assumes more significance than other current assets because cash is the most important asset that a firm holds. Therefore, this study shall examine the impact of cash management and the financial performance on an organization.