This study investigates the profound impact of gender-based violence on women in Iganga Town Council Sub County Iganga District. The purpose of the study was to critically examine and understand prevalence, forms and consequences of gender-based violence of Iganga Town Council Sub County Iganga District. This study was guided by three major objectives and the research objectives were to find out the types and forms of gender-based violence, the causes of gender-based violence, and the impact of gender-based violence on women in Iganga Town Council Sub County in Iganga District. The literature reviewed indicated that number of cross-cultural studies of women abuse have found that most gender-based violence involves male anger directed against their women partners. This gender difference appears to be rooted in the way boys and men are socialized—biological factors do not seem to account for the dramatic differences in behavior in this regard between men and women. The study employed qualitative and quantitative approach, which used both cross sectional survey and descriptive research design for collection and analysis of data. It allowed the researcher to understand how participants understand, interpret and experience a particular phenomenon by focusing on the participants’ views and perspectives of their everyday experiences. The findings show that looking at the prevalence of and reasons for gender-based violence among women from low socioeconomic communities of Iganga, cross-sectional study were conducted to estimate the prevalence of gender-based violence and identify the reasons for it among 50 respondents aged 15-45 years in low socioeconomic areas in Iganga Town Council Sub County. Low educational status was the commonest reason for gender-based violence followed socio-economic inequalities and cultural values and beliefs. There is a need to address this problem with efforts from community workers, policy-makers, nongovernmental organizations and others.

The study was conducted to establish the level of corporate governance practices of SACCOs in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. The study used Jensen and Meckling (1976) agency theory to analyze the corporate governance practices. The study involved 72 respondents from 24 SACCOs studied and it adopted cross-sectional and correlation research designs using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Data analysis was done using SPSS and interpreted using mean range 5point Likert scale, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The findings showed moderate levels of corporate governance with a grand mean of 2.8950 and std. deviation of 0.21580 and the level of sustainability of SACCOs was also moderate with a grand mean of 2.6076 and std. deviation of 0.39982. The study concluded that corporate governance significantly influences sustainability of SACCOs and therefore recommended that government, SACCO apex bodies and SACCO boards should enhance corporate governance so as to make SACCOs sustainable and stronger institutions.

The study sought to examine the factors affecting the performance of female entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises in Kawempe Division. The study was a cross-sectional and correlational survey design. It involved 121 female entrepreneurs sampled using simple and purposive random sampling. Data were collected using a survey questionnaire. This data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequencies, means and standard deviations. The study objectives were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient index. The findings revealed that demographic, environmental, and training factors had a positive significant effect on the performance of female entrepreneurs. It was concluded that socio-demographic factors have a highly positive and significant relationship with the performance of female entrepreneurs in Kawempe Division. It concludes also that the better the socio-demographics, the higher these females would perform better. From the study findings and conclusions, it was recommended that if female entrepreneurship performance is to be improved on in Kawempe Division responsible agencies like private sector foundations should carry out sensitization programs to encourage females to engage in entrepreneurial business.

This study investigated how the internal control environment affects FP in KMUC. It used a descriptive research survey design and adopted both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study targeted 70 respondents but 58 returned the survey questions, indicating a response rate of 83%. Stratified sampling techniques were used to select administrative staff, and purposive sampling used to select political leaders and top-level administrators. Data analysis involved frequencies, percentages and inferential statistics such as correlations, and coefficient of determinations. The study finding reveals a significant relationship between internal control environment and FP (0.335). The study concludes that internal control environment and audit positively affected FP in one way or the other. The study recommends that the environment for the implementation of ICS should be improved by ensuring that management is committed to the operation of the system, closely monitoring its implementation and giving feedback to the staff. District Public Accounts Committee capacity should be built and their office properly facilitated to enable them follow up on the internal audit reports so that corrective measures are taken.

To rigorously analyze the influence of reinforced internal controls on Centenary Bank's economic sustainability within Luwero District's socioeconomic setting from 2018 to 2020, researchers employed an extensive mixed longitudinal investigative approach. An exhaustive literature analysis was initiated to identify reputable theoretical constructs and precedent case studies pertaining to linkages between governance mechanisms and financial outcomes in banking. Based on insights gleaned, a multi-dimensional hypothesis postulating fortified risk management, oversight architecture, functional delineation protocols, regulatory adherence frameworks and technological assimilation would bolster resilience and profitability over the long term was formulated for empirical testing. Both quantitative and qualitative primary data streams spanning multiple years were then competently obtained using an assortment of specialized procedures to derive robust evidence assessing this proposition. Intricate time-series financial indicators, macroeconomic metrics and subjective evaluations incorporating internal audit reports and surveys supplied nuanced contextual understanding to isolate association influences through cointegration modeling and regression examination while ensuring confidentiality and anonymity. Adopting international best practices proactively will future-proof the institution amid uncertain macroeconomic dynamics exacerbated by climate change impacts in the agrarian catchment. With concerted implementation, these reforms offer immense prospects to further multiply socioeconomic welfare gains from amplified financial inclusion while bolstering competitive positioning on a sustainable trajectory of growth.

This study examined the effects of internal controls on the performance of Local Government. The study was a crosssectional research design along with a quantitative research approach. A sample of 55 personnel in the study of Mpigi District Local government staff. Data was obtained from two sources namely; Primary data and secondary data. The study shows the relationship that exists between the variables in a study is normally depicted through a conceptual framework. The study intended to get a detailed understanding of the respondent’s key characteristics which to a great extent influences the results of the study. The general information had an implication on the study variables, some information on socio-economic characteristics of the respondents was deemed necessary because it provided a basic and means of interpreting the collected data. The study concludes that the study findings to show that the internal controls used in Local Government were effective and satisfactory,, the level of performance was found to be adequate and a significant positive relationship between internal controls and performance was established to exist. The study found the relationship between internal controls on the performance of Mpigi District Local Government. The study found the general information had an implication on the study variables. The study suggests future research, especially; investigating the relationship between organisational culture and organisational commitment in the renewable energy industry with focus on other different cultural dimensions; and longitudinal research examining the relationship between organizational culture, job satisfaction and organisational commitment in renewable energy industry. The management of Local government should promote involvement of all level management in objectives setting of the organization, so as to create excellent internal control system. An efficient internal auditing department should be regarded as a good place to develop employee’s careers, because internal auditors can understand the whole operation in organization.

This study aimed at establishing the relationship between job stress and employee performance in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, the objectives were; (i) determining the effect of job stress on punctuality of employees in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, (ii) establishing the effect of job stress on quality of work in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, and (iii) examining the effect of job stress on feedback among the employees in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda. This research employed descriptive correlation design to describe the relationship between job stress and employee performance. The study population was 140 and sample size was 103 respondents. The findings revealed the following: job stress significantly affects punctuality of employees in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, job stress has a significant effect on quality of work in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, and lastly job stress has a significant relationship on feedback among the employees in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda. The researcher concluded that; reducing job stress it increases employee performance in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, a decrease in job stress increases quality of work in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda, and lastly; a reduction in job stress improves feedback among employees in the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda and an increase in job stress among employees it reduces the performance of employees. The researcher recommended that; the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda should not put the workers on pressure to do numerous work within a short period of time, the Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda should make sure that work given to employees should be split to suit their personal strengths, and to the employees should learn how to handle unusual challenges in work.

This research paper analyzed the impact of managerial competence exhibited by leadership on the financial outcomes achieved by one of Uganda's premier banking institutions, Equity Bank Uganda Limited, over the past decade from 2010 through 2020. By procuring and thoroughly screening extensive time series data pertaining to financial statements, governance protocols, operational metrics and regulatory assessments from reliable sources such as annual reports and central bank filings, a comprehensive analytical methodology is devised leveraging the robust functionalities of the SPSS statistical software application. This facilitates the generation of descriptive statistics, evaluation of bivariate relationships utilizing correlation analysis techniques, and execution of multivariate linear regression modeling while accounting for potential endogeneity and simultaneous relationship issues through instrumental variable and seemingly unrelated regression estimations. The findings reliably establish the influential role that prudent risk management, strategic visioning, operational excellence, talent optimization and responsible stakeholder engagement have played in propelling Equity Bank's unparalleled trajectory of growth and sustained profitability surpassing peers. However, the paper also identifies pressing strategic priorities meriting addressed if this exemplary foundation of resilient governance is to adapt nimbly to rapidly evolving technological disruptions and rising consumer sophistication levels continuing to enrich lives of citizens for generations to come.

The impact of media on people’s way of living in Uganda look into the problems Ugandan media houses and journalist face as they carry out their duties. The results of the methodology shows that the media houses and their staffs are not given the best care. The journalism in Uganda based on what is obtainable and the proper welfare of Ugandan journalists. Journalists also should be objective and honest so as to bring journalism in Uganda back to her former honor. The government should allow journalists and the media houses to function freely without disturbance of any kind. These will cause Ugandan mass media to be what it ought to be. Analysis was based on data gathered from the questionnaires filled by the respondents. The questionnaires were read through and comparisons were made between answers given by each respondent. The answers are keyed in basing on the research questions, then clustered together in order to tabulate or present in graphical manner whichever find fit by the researcher. The distributed questionnaires were later collected from the respondent for analysis. The copies were decoded, analyzed, grouped into frequencies and percentages and finally computed using SPSS and STATA. It finally emerged that the number of respondents who Strongly agreed that, “Media helps in sensitizing the community / nation about the important information which needs to be disseminated “were 96% which was more than those who Agreed with 4% and none of the respondents disagreed, strongly disagreed or were not sure. The owners of the media house should ensure that the welfare of their staff is considered favorably. The government should also allow the journalists to practice freely in disseminating information to the Public.

The study investigated the organizational culture on employee's performance: A perspective of Uganda Police Force Kampala District. The distinct objective that guided the study was: to assess the relationship between organizational culture and employee performance in Uganda Police Force. 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 culture and employee performance at Uganda Police Force. It was therefore concluded that organizational culture positively influenced the employee performance of Uganda Police Force. The study therefore, recommends that the top leadership of Uganda Police Force management should build and improve on teamwork and develop the current leadership to maintain the culture.