This research investigates the impact of poaching activities on wildlife conservation in Lake Mburo National Park, located in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura District in Uganda. The study employs a cross-sectional research design to examine the relationship between different types of poaching and their effects on biodiversity, ecosystems, and local communities. The research encompasses a comprehensive exploration of the study area, target population, sample size, and sampling techniques, utilizing a combination of primary and secondary data sources. The study reveals a high response rate of 96%, with 48 participants providing valuable insights into poaching activities and their implications for wildlife conservation. The demographic characteristics of the participants, including gender, age, education, and occupation, present a diverse and welleducated sample, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the research subject. The findings from the descriptive analysis of participants' responses shed light on their perceptions of the relationships between poaching for bushmeat, ivory and rhino horn poaching, wildlife trafficking, and wildlife conservation. Participants generally express concern about the negative impact of poaching on biodiversity and emphasize the importance of conservation efforts and community engagement. The research concludes with a detailed discussion of the findings, emphasizing the need for collaborative strategies, international cooperation, and comprehensive measures to address the multifaceted challenges posed by poaching. The study recommends specific actions for stakeholders, including local communities, park authorities, and law enforcement, to enhance wildlife conservation efforts in Lake Mburo National Park. This research contributes valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on wildlife conservation and poaching activities, providing a basis for informed decisionmaking and future research endeavors in the field.

The study aimed at poverty and its impact on family relationships in mpumudde subcounty jinja west constituency and it was guided by the following objectives; To establish the factors that lead to poverty among families in Jinja West constituency, to assess the impact of poverty on the family relationships in Jinja West constituency and to suggest solutions to eliminate poverty effects among family relationships in Jinja West constituency. The researcher used a sample size of 50 respondents who were chosen using simple random sampling because of its ability to ensure inclusiveness of the respondents. The total of 50 respondents were investigated both male and female. The techniques were helped to focus on the data collected of specific individual in jinja district. The researcher used data collection instruments Like questionnaires, interviews and observation. From the findings, 90% agreed that there were various ways of reducing poverty among families and 10% did not agree that there were various strategies of reducing poverty in Mpumudde sub county and some of the respondents explained some of the various ways of reducing poverty in Mpumudde sub county as below. From the summary and conclusion on the impact of poverty on family relationship the study come up with the following recommendations, hard work should be encouraging among families so that they can engage in constructive activities that can raise for them income to overcome poverty. The study also recommends that children should be sent to school so as to get adequate education which can allow them compete favorably in the job market to cut the chain of poverty in their families.

The study aimed at poverty and its impact on girl child education in kisoro district with a case study of chahi secondary school and it was guided by the following objectives; To identify the degree of poverty in Chahi Sub County, Kisoro District, to suggest the level of girl child education in Chahi Sub County, Kisoro District and to establish the relationship between poverty and girl child education in Chahi Sub County, Kisoro district. The research design was both qualitative and quantitative. Qualitatively, interviews were conducted with different students in schools of Chahi Sub County especially in Chahi Seed Secondary School the to provide the information on the effects of poverty on girl child education. Direct observations and questionnaires were set to analyze the possible effects of poverty on education of girl child and the possible ways to mitigate reduction on girl child education. From the findings, there was a very strong relationship between girl-child education (Female student education) and poverty at r = 0.9966 and since the significant value (.000) was far less than 0.01, which was the maximum level of significance required declaring a significant relationship between girlchild education and poverty; this implies that poverty in families greatly affect girl child education. The researcher recommends the government to construct more public schools so that they can provide free education to students from poor families and encourage families to engage themselves in money generating businesses in order to combat poverty.

This intensive research investigation sought to profoundly examine the impact inflicted by impoverishment conditions upon access to secondary educational prospects among students residing within Pakele Town Council, Adjumani District. A mixed-methods methodology was stringently applied involving a thorough literature assessment to garner valuable insights into topics integral to comprehending this area of study. Quantitative data was comprehensively obtained through a meticulously administered survey involving 150 randomly sampled secondary school pupils across selected governmental institutions situated in the designated locale. Simultaneously, qualitative perspectives were procured through meticulously conducted focused group dialogues amongst students and elucidating consultations with key educational administrators to attain a deeply insightful understanding of the prevailing contextual realities. Descriptive statistics and inferential analytic techniques such as regression analysis were rigorously applied to analyze the wealth of empirical information procured. From the findings, it was found out that 60% of the donation and aid is received from Comboni children’s fund and is located at Comboni Community Secondary School, 20% from Compassion Uganda which is also located at Comboni Full Gospel Church in Pakele Town Council, 10% from World Vision in Adjumani Ward, 8% from Cotton on Foundation and 2% from Dreams Project. The government should engage in providing free agricultural services and stabilizing demonstration farms to peasants such services include providing free seeds to peasants, sensitization of seasonal changes and construction of dams to provide water for irrigation and crops.

Examining the effects of print media on the development of domestic tourism in Uganda was the main focus of this study. With the institutional permission obtained from the faculty of education and new vision administration, a qualitative research design in nature was conducted. By evaluating the data of 137 respondents 88 were male and 49 females, from new vision administrators, editors, casual worker and advertisers. The study adopted the development theories to guide the researcher during her study with questionnaires as the main data collection instrument. Newspapers and billboards were used as the scales to collect research data. By analyzing the data obtained from respondents, it was concluded that newspapers highlights a country’s economic situation, minimizes advertising costs, advertisement copy can be prepared immediately, provide educating programs and entertainment of different events, they have a wide circulation coverage and provides advertisers with a large number of readers, they expose people to numerous information from different source and impact on the formation of the destination image due to its ability to provide images and provide readers with high disposable income. The study furthermore, concludes that billboards help advertising companies to obtain high profit margins, they are an effective method of building brand awareness, attract more investors to the industry, they allow companies to reach a huge variety of customers with a single advertisement tactic and target all classes of people, they are effective in creating awareness in all economies both developed and developing, they are useful channels of communication for drivers and pedestrians, they increase frequency of consumer exposure, build company reputation and product image. Finally, the study revealed that print medias are challenged by frequency of economic problems, readership concentration to social media platforms, current digital information era and the short run of the supply of newsprint due to the decrease in the number of trees, innovation from the tradition to a successful digital businesses, loss of revenue, existence of Google, transforming into a digital place, corporate ownership, not easy to be updated and cost of producing print Medias in relation to electronic media. The study recommends stake holders in the tourism sector to review the investment invested in the newspaper as a form of f advertisement to achieve their targeted audience since it targets every group of individuals and the government to invest more capital in the tourism sector for the bitterness of tomorrow tourism.

This qualitative study examined the impact that private sector has on the economic development of societies of Uganda while putting its focus on Kampala central division. The study was designed to answer the following questions; what is the effect of trade associations in educating the public about economic strategies, what is the effect of family businesses in improving household income, and what is the effect of cooperative companies on the provision of employment. To answer the above stated questions, the study was guided by the local economic development theory that states that development depends on the location factors that fuel development in the economic base and region through mechanisms of transmission between the economic base and non-base activities, local goods and services and economic policies. The study employed a descriptive survey research design with inclusion of both qualitative and quantitative approaches with a respondent of 133 from Kampala central division who included KACITA, traders, family business owners, KCCA among other employees. The findings of the study revealed that private sector plays the greatest in the development of different societies worldwide. They introduce new technology and provide employment opportunities to the society. This sector generates larger sums of revenue that supports government services towards social, economic and political development among others operations. The study went further and revealed that 125 (94%) of the respondents agreed that family businesses contribute a significant share to the national revenue however, 8 (6%) of them disagreed with the effect. This sector therefore, should be given much attention if Uganda is to achieve its 2030 development agenda.

This research delved into the intricate dynamics of taxation policies, regulations, and local government performance in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study garnered insights from 57 key stakeholders directly involved in local governance through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The analysis of participants' responses on the relationship between various policies and local government performance underscores a consensus on the positive impact of aligned fiscal policies with local development priorities. Similarly, findings regarding the relationship between regulations and local government performance emphasize the crucial role of compliance in enhancing service delivery and accountability. The study also sheds light on the significance of streamlined taxation implementation practices for bolstering fiscal responsibility and overall local government performance. In discussing these findings, the research situates itself within the context of existing literature, emphasizing the unique nuances of Entebbe, Wakiso District. The implications for policymakers, local government practitioners, and avenues for future research are explored, providing actionable insights for transparent governance practices in alignment with community development objectives. This study concludes by highlighting its contribution to the scholarly discourse on governance, public finance, and policy analysis. Recommendations are made for policymakers to refine regulations and formulate evidence-based policies, while the study identifies areas for future research to deepen the understanding of the intricate relationships between taxation policies and local governance dynamics.

The study aimed at teaching and its impact on learning of chemistry in secondary schools of kisoro district with a case study of gasana memorial secondary school and it was guided by the following objectives; To find out the factors affecting the teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools in Kisoro District, to find out the level performance of chemistry in secondary schools in Kisoro district and to find out the relationship between teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools in Kisoro District. The study was carried out from one of the selected secondary schools in Kisoro Municipality (Gasana Memorial Secondary school). Teachers considered may be of bachelors only because they seem to be having more experience in teaching and had taught for more than 5-Years and are the ones to be obtained from the school and the target population for this study will constitute of students and few teachers given the effects of the pandemic Covid-19, only S.3 Students and teachers in the school was considered for the study which was randomly selected from Gasana Memorial Secondary school. From the findings, majority of the respondents 38 (56.7%) said that it is not true that effective teachers have knowledge, prepare and manage instruction, promote learning and help students grow so they can learn independently while the minority 29 (43.3%) of the respondents said that it is true effective teachers have knowledge, prepare and manage instruction, promote learning and help students grow so they can learn independently. The researcher recommends the government, NGOs, and School management and other stake holders join hands and ensure that enough study materials like textbooks, charts, manilas, we stocked libraries among others are installed in schools so as to enhance student’s learning of chemistry. Provision of scholarships to students who cannot afford to raise money for tuition should also be put into considerations this can be done by the government and other partners. Similarly, schools should avoid over hiking school fees to the levels that make a majority of students vulnerable.

The extent to which Biology is failed by learners is high yet it is important in a medical and other scientific field. This level of failing has been closely associated with the teaching methods applied by the biology teachers. The main objective of this study was to assess how teaching methods affect students’ performance of biology in Soroti Secondary School, Soroti district. The study specifically determined the relationship between teaching methods and students learning of Biology, identified the resources necessary for the proper teaching of Biology and ascertained the challenges faced by the students while learning biology in Soroti Secondary School. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design using a quantitative approach for data collection with questionnaires and interview guides as the research tools while applying questionnaire and interviews as data collection methods to extract primary data from 81 respondents. The results indicated that (46.9%) of the respondents used explanations as their Biology teaching method, (59.3%) affirmed that their learners understood Biology well using the methods applied by them to teach, and (67.9%) observed that their learners performed highly in Biology due to the methods of teaching they used. Additionally, (52%) said that biological laboratories were adequate, (84%) asserted that Biological supplementary books were inadequate, (60%) reported that teaching guides were underutilized and (56%) said that Biology teachers were inadequate. Furthermore, (67.9%) reported that Biology as a subject was feared, (75%) said that they were not able to access all the resources for Biology, (54.3%) described the relationship between the teachers and the learners to be poor and (57%) reported that there was absenteeism of learners from school. The study therefore concluded that there was a very strong positive relationship between teaching methods and students’ performance of Biology at r 0.708 and at level of significance 0.05, this implied that if the proper teaching methods for Biology were used, the level at which students would pass Biology would be high and if improper teaching methods of Biology were used, the students would fail Biology.

The topic of the study was the effectiveness of internships and apprenticeship in media recruitment. The problem of this study was increasing debate around their effectiveness in developing long-term careers and supporting recruitment of underrepresented groups in the media industry. The objectives of the study were; To determine the effectiveness of internships and apprenticeship in media recruitment and carrier development, to determine the relationship between Employment Rate and Training Quality, to determine the relationship between Employment Rate and Networking Opportunities, to determine the relationship between Employment Rate and Internship Program. A case study design makes an intensive investigation on complex factors that contribute to the individuality of a social unit. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used. Quantitative data was collected through a cross sectional survey method that is used to gather data from a sample of population at one point of a particular time. This method is cheaper than longitudinal studies that have a long period of time that affects consistency. While the Qualitative data was collected from council documents, like minutes, development plans and budgets A Pearson correlation was run to assess the relationship between the variables employment rate and internship program. The correlation coefficient between employment rate and internship program was 0.843. This indicated a very strong positive correlation between the two variables. The significance value was 0.000, which was less than 0.05. The researcher recommended that the majority of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that higher quality, relevant training has a significant positive impact on graduates securing suitable jobs. This underscores the importance of training programs being regularly reviewed and revised to ensure curricula and skills developed are closely aligned with evolving industry and market needs.