This research study aims to examine the issue of gender inequality and its impact on women's economic empowerment through a case study of Nansana East A Zone located in Wakiso District, Uganda. While the Ugandan government has endeavored to promote gender equity and empower women economically through various national policies and legislative measures, the persistence of deep-rooted patriarchal social norms and practices has hampered the effective realization of these objectives in many rural communities across the country. It is within this context that the researcher sets out to employ both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to gain a comprehensive understanding of how gender roles, attitudes, and relations shape women's participation and autonomy in economic decision-making processes at the household and community level in the study area. Through a comprehensive literature review, the initial part of the study provides crucial contextual and conceptual framing on concepts such as gender, women's empowerment, and the linkages between gender inequality and economic outcomes. This is followed by the collection and analysis of both primary and secondary data using methods including a household survey, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions to explore aspects including women's access to and control over productive resources, participation in agricultural and non-farm activities, representation in community leadership positions, and experience of time poverty as a result of their disproportionate domestic responsibilities. The findings are then discussed in relation to the broader national and international discourse on progress and persisting challenges towards women's economic empowerment. The study indicated that supportive networks and mentorship programs significantly contribute to the success of women-owned businesses with 44% strongly agreed, 51% agreed, 0.0% not sure, 4.3% disagreed and none of the respondents strongly disagreed. This implied that access to mentorship opportunities and professional networks not only provides valuable guidance and advice but also fostered confidence and resilience, enabling women entrepreneurs to navigate challenges effectively and make informed business decisions. The government should review some laws/legislations that seem to affect women’s rights. Despite the government of Uganda being a signatory to various international conventions that promote women equality, having laws that give women opportunity to own property as stipulated in the Constitution, the country still embrace customary law.

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 investigated the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on education development in selected secondary schools in Kayunga district. The objectives included examining the role of ICTs in education development, exploring the benefits of using ICT, and investigating barriers to its implementation. Employing a cross-sectional research design, the study targeted 60 respondents, including teachers, students, and administrators from four selected schools. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were utilized for data collection, involving questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. The findings revealed a predominantly male respondent group, with diverse levels of education. The study identified the role of ICTs in providing information, marketing talent, building social networks, and facilitating learning. Challenges included infrastructural bottlenecks and a lack of ICT training. The revealed that the cost of ICT training material significant affected ICT usage by 14% (Adjusted R Square=0.140, p=0.000). Therefore, a single unit change in the cost of ICT material was capable of significantly affecting 38.3% variance in ICT usage among the students and lecturers The study concluded that despite challenges, ICTs had a significant impact on collaboration and e-learning. Recommendations focus on promoting ICT literacy, addressing inequalities in ICT access, and improving infrastructure. The study suggests areas for further research, including e-learning and ICT literacy in Ugandan universities.

This research investigates the pivotal role of social media in shaping hotel brand image and fostering customer loyalty, with a focus on Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda. The study draws on a historical perspective to contextualize the evolution of social media globally, in Africa, and specifically within the Ugandan hospitality industry from 2017 to 2023. Theoretical insights are derived from contemporary works exploring social media engagement, content strategy, and interaction quality, offering a conceptual framework that informs the study's design. The research addresses the problem of the limited understanding of how social media contributes to customer loyalty in the context of Hotel Africana. Through a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to identify the influencing factors, measure their impact, and provide strategic recommendations. The geographical scope is limited to Hotel Africana, justified by its prominence and relevance in the Ugandan hospitality sector. The study's significance extends to the Ministry of ICT, Hotel Africana, customers, researchers, and students, providing insights into effective social media utilization for enhanced brand image and customer loyalty. From the findings, the mean score of 3.75 suggested that well-curated and strategic content positively influenced how customers perceive the hotel and well-crafted content strategy fosters customer loyalty (Mean: 3.78, Stddev: 0.76): The data indicated a strong association between a well-crafted content strategy and customer loyalty. Training staff should ensure high-quality interactions on social media, emphasizing personalization and timeliness.

The purpose of this research was to conduct an in-depth examination into the relationship between the utilization of lesson plans and the effectiveness of teaching the chemistry subject at Hima High School, which is located in Hima Town Council within the Kasese District of Uganda. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the degree of correlation between how frequently teachers developed and followed formalized lesson plans and their performance in imparting chemical knowledge and skills to students. Additional goals included assessing the frequency with which educators created comprehensive instructional guides in advance of lessons and analyzing student scores on end-of-term examinations from the previous academic year to gauge academic achievement levels in chemistry. A quantitative correlational research methodology was employed where classroom observations and reviews of lesson preparations were carried out over the duration of one complete scholastic term involving one hundred chemistry lessons. Thorough statistical analysis using descriptive measures and Pearsons's product-moment correlation coefficient was then conducted on the accumulated data. The findings revealed a notably strong positive statistically significant relationship of 0.79 existing between the intentional construction of clearly defined lesson plans and the efficacy of teaching chemistry. However, only two-thirds of instructors consistently prepared detailed plans ahead of time. Common barriers identified as impeding better planning included large class enrollments and a lack of ongoing coaching support.

The study examined the role of local governments on health service delivery in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District. Specifically, the study set out to establish the relationship between local government planning and health service delivery n Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District, to analyse the relationship between revenue control and health service delivery in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District and to establish the relationship between revenue allocation and health service delivery in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District. A cross sectional research design was adopted to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from 137 respondents. Data collection was done using questionnaires, interview guide and documentary checklist and analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 20). Results indicate a strong positive correlation (r= 0.958**) between decentralized planning and health service delivery. In addition, there was a significant positive relationship between revenue control and health service delivery (r= 0.957**) and significant positive relationship between revenue allocation and health service delivery in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District (r = 0.953**). Generally, findings show that there was a significant relationship between decentralized planning and health service delivery. Therefore, the study concluded that presents of revenue enhancement plan/strategies, increased revenue mobilization/collection, participatory planning and budgeting improve on the quality of health service delivery. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between revenue control and health service delivery in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District. The results from the analysis indicated a significant positive relationship between revenue allocation and health service delivery in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District. The study concluded that allocating adequate funds to Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District, better allocation and proper use of financial resources in the delivery of quality services and monitoring revenue allocation in health improves on health service delivery. The study recommended that there is a need to strengthen decentralized planning for health services by allowing the input of local policy makers and creation of a funding for that input. There is need for Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District to strengthen and increase on revenue management strategies in order to mobilize adequate revenues to finance the delivery of health services. The study recommended that bigger releases should be made to health service activities. The district should deliberately allocate a specific percentage of its budget to health service delivery activities and annually evaluate the actual releases made. This means that funds allocated to health sector and intergovernmental transfers to local governments should be increased to finance the delivery of health services. There is need to ensure better allocation and proper use of financial resources in the delivery of quality health services in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District. Received: 18.03.2024 Accepted: 23.03.2024 Published on: 30.03.2024 Corresponding: Author: research@miu.ac.ug/publications 523 Metropolitan Journal Of Business And Economics ISSN: 1813-4238 Vol. 3 Issue 3, March - 2024, Pages: 523-546

The study examined the relationship between media practice and socio-economic development; a case study Voice of Muhabura Radio. The objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between media practice and socioeconomic development at Voice of Muhabura; to establish the factors that prompt the media to participate in socioeconomic development and to assess the challenges faced by the media while participating in socio-economic development. A cross sectional research design which employed both quantitative and qualitative techniques was employed in data collection and analysis purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed to attain responses from 60 respondents including managers and journalists of Voice of Muhabura and some members of the public. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the media and people’s economic development because the media leads to education of people. Media creates awareness amongst the people; provides employment opportunities to people; media leads to corporate social responsibility in the society. Media communications improve people’s health standards; media mobilizes people for common goals of development and provides resourceful information to the people. It also revealed that the primary factor for media participation in the process of economic development is the intention to educate the people; desire to provide resourceful information to the people; need to have corporate social responsibility by the media; desire to create awareness amongst the people. The need to create job opportunities for the people and the intentions of mobilizing people for common goals of economic development. And finally it revealed that media participation in people’s economic development is challenged by high taxes imposed on media by the government; government interference in media operations; poorly developed infrastructures especially in rural areas; political instabilities. High levels of illiteracy especially in rural areas; urban congestion of people and capitalization of media offences. The researcher recommended that the government should always arrange workshops to inform the journalists about the new policies to follow in media operation. It also recommended that the government should always come up with policies that promote media operations. The researcher further recommended media managers to encourage their journalists to operate with objectivity and lastly, it recommended media houses to prioritize structuring their leadership to be organized because organized leadership escalates better media operations for economic development.

The major objective of this study lied in finding out whether there was a relationship between micro finance institutions and Household income of people in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District. Other objectives included: To establish the level of performance of Microfinance institutions in Kisoro Municipality and to find out the extent of Household income earning in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District. The study adopted a triangulation of a case study design and a cross-sectional survey design, also the study employed both qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze data. Simple random probability sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to obtain appropriate respondents for the study. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data from respondents about the relationship between micro finance institutions and Household income of people in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District, and the researcher considered 50 Micro finance owners, 100 businessmen (business owners) in Kisoro Municipality, 223 community members and LC 5 chairman of Kisoro district and Kisoro Municipal Town Clerk. Data was analyzed by use of Microsoft excel and presented in form of frequency distribution tables and pie chart. SPSS Software was also used to analyze data in the study. The researcher found out that there is a very strong positive relationship between micro finance institutions and Household income of people in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District at r = 0.775 and since the sig. value (.000) was far less than 0.01, which is the maximum level of significance required declaring a significant relationship between micro finance institutions and Household income of people in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District, this implies that the level of micro finance institutions development greatly affects the level of Household income of people. The findings revealed that 55% of the respondents suggested that the level of performance of microfinance institutions in Kisoro municipality is very high, 30% of the respondents noted high level, and 10% revealed low level and the remaining 5% of the respondents noted very low level. The researcher recommended the government to provide financial support in form of loans in order to boost their service delivery. The researcher recommended MFIs to provide financial services to the people at affordable interest rates. The researcher further recommended the parents to get involved in income earning activities so that they can improve their house hold income.

Reservation and hotel productivity has become a matter of concentration and interest for researchers and PR actioners from last decades to date. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of online reservation system on the hotel productivity with research objectives such as; to determine the influence of websites on the profitability of hotels, to examine the role of hotel application systems on customer satisfaction and to establish the relationship between online reservations system and hotel profitability in Uganda. The study adopted innovation theory of profits which aims at raising profits from successful innovations introduced by the enterprises with the sample size of 49 respondents who participated in the study with questionnaires as the main tool of data collection. It has been observed that hotels in Uganda are facing tough contest and no empirical research has been conducted in Uganda within the context of online reservation system and profitability. The literature observed revealed that online systems are crucial for the continuity of the enterprises and the current study also revealed that online systems are crucial in providing information to customers, they act as archives, automate, they provide updates about vacant and occupied rooms, they act as an important archive of information, assists users in finding the desired information quickly, they provide web map and a search tool for easy information access. Spearman’s correlation co-efficient was used to determine the relationship between online reservation systems and productivity and the study considered online room bookings in relation to traditional manual and present book booking system. The results gave a strong 0.743 positive relationship. The study concluded that for any enterprise to perform financially positive, obtain customer loyalty, trust and relationship should adopt the modern technological systems. The study however recommended recommend source of the Nile hotel to prioritize hiring ICT qualified employees so as to increase and improve on its online programs and to think of connecting its online platforms to online payment systems.

Past research studies demonstrated the importance parents have in determining the outcomes of their children’s lives. Of these outcomes, child behaviours are extremely important. In investigating the relationship between parenting and behavioural outcomes of children, factors such as parental monitoring and involvement as well as styles of authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful (un involved) parenting were examined to determine an association with children behaviours. Typically, parenting can be viewed as either positive or negative behaviours. For instance, appropriate levels of monitoring and involvement appear to coincide with more positive parenting, while neglect and harsh styles are more likely related to negative style of parenting. Specifically, this study examined the role parents play in influencing the behaviour of their children, explored the parenting styles and found out the effects of each parenting style on the behaviours of children in Kisoro Municipality, Kabale district. The study revealed that parents influence the attitude of their children, their emotional reaction, their socialization, and lastly their dependence. Authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and Neglectful (uninvolved) parenting styles were being practiced in the area. Such parenting styles were found to be of great effect towards the ability of children to think, make decisions and take responsibility, affect their social competence, affect their emotional control (such as anger and depression) and also affect the esteem of children. The researcher found out that 21 respondents accounting to 36%, 10 accounting to 17%, 20 accounting to 35% and 07 accounting to 12% suggested that parents influence the attitude of their children, influence their emotional reaction, influence their socialization and influence their dependence respectively, hence influencing their behaviours. However in reaction to the findings above, the researcher found it necessary for parents to ensure that they interact with their children in a way that positively affects the behaviours of their children, such as being free with them, allow them make choices with a few limitations and support them where need arises, and it would be better if parents practiced the authoritative parenting style since it provides warmth, guidance and encourages independence and development of children’s own identities.