The study aimed at absenteeism and students’ academic performance of st joseph vocational secondary school Nyamityobora and it was guided by the following objectives; To assess the rate of absenteeism at St Joseph vocational secondary School, to determine the level of students' academic performance at St Joseph vocational secondary School and to examine how absenteeism affects students' academic performance at St Joseph vocational secondary School. Therefore 187 respondents were selected including 180 Students (36 from each class including class councilors), 5 class teachers, the DOS and the head teacher. After the data collection, qualitative data obtained was coded, tabulated on the scale and entered in the computer system using Statistical Package for Social Scientists. The study was carried out at St Joseph vocational secondary School located in Rubiri cell, Nyamityobora ward, kakoba Division, Mbarara municipality, mbarara district, Uganda. The study focused on the students of S.3, S.2 and S.1, class teachers, director of studies and the head teacher. The researcher found out that the major effect of absenteeism on students was poor academic performance as presented by the majority of the respondents (40.9%) with some other effects such as missing exams (22.7%), failure to meet the pass mark (15.5%), disorganization in the school program (9.5%) early pregnancy and indiscipline among learners (4.5%) and school dropout (2.8%). The administration should make a different approach to collection school fees rather than sending students home every now and then. They should always invite the parents to school and discuss about the fee’s issues.

The study is about book keeping and performance of financial institutions in Uganda: a case study of ankole farmers Sacco in Mbarara city. Its objectives of the study are; to assess the meaning of book keeping in Ankole farmers SACCO, to find out factors that affect performance of financial institution in Mbarara City, to establish the relationship between book keeping and performance of financial institutions. The research design exploited both the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Qualitative included use of respondents’ responses from the study while quantitative was involve use of descriptive statistics generated with frequency tables in a Ankole farmers SACCO in Mbarara City. The study was look at Book Keeping and Performance of Financial Institutions with a study population of a complete set of individuals, cases or objects with some common observable characteristics and this consisted of Managers, Accountants and Clients using a purposive technique because it allows the selection of a sample with experience and knowledge, this method was used to select Managers, Accountants. The sample size was be determined using Krejcie and Morgan, (1970) and this was consisting of 50 respondents from the study area, all these was be approached from their respective work places and area. Respondents enabled the researcher to obtain actual results and among them the researcher was be able to take up relevant information for the study which was appear frequent among them. The study used purposive and snowball sampling techniques during the process of data collection from the study respondents, the researcher also used questionnaires and interviews and methods for data collection and data was analyzed by using both qualitative and quantitative analysis which involved the use of appropriate descriptive statistical measures such as mean, mode and median while qualitative analysis involved the use of statements, forecasting techniques of correlation and coefficient. The researcher achieved this with the help of specialized data analysis computer packages.

The research was carried out to find out the influence of civil society organisation on the social economic transformation of communities in Uganda: case study of Busimbi division, Mityana district. it investigated impacts of Civil Society Organisations on economic transportation of communities, factors that influence community-CSOs relationship in area of advocacy, relationship between civil society organisation and the social economic development. The study employed the use of correlation design to establish the nature of the relationships. The validity and reliability of research instruments was established and data was collected from 30 respondents selected from civil society organisation in Busimbi division, Mityana district using the simple random sampling method. To analyze the data, the Pearson product moment correlation statistical tool was used with the aim of establishing the relationship between civil society organisation and economic transformation of communities. From the findings, 80% of respondent admitted that CSO’s contributed to the provision of farm equipment’s while 20% disagreed. Respondents revealed that CSO in Agriculture, working in the various communities have helped to provide protective gloves, pans and wellington boot to help in picking shear nuts. This formed the basis of the detailed analysis and conclusions and recommendations. The researcher also confirmed the social capital theory. On the basis of the conclusions made, the researcher recommended that; There should be a strong collaboration among Non-Governmental Organization (CSOs) by coming together to write proposal for grant. This is because most donor funding is huge for one CSO, to manage effectively and efficiently. This therefore helped in soliciting for more funding for the development of all sectors in the District at large and not just some communities hence helped in the development of the whole district. Received: 12.04.2024 Accepted: 18.04.2024 Published on: 29.04.2024 Corresponding: Author: research@miu.ac.ug/publications 481 Metropolitan Journal Of Social And Educational Research ISSN: 1813-4270 Vol. 3 Issue 4, April - 2024, Pages: 481-490

Rubirizi District in Western Uganda has experienced substantial decentralization reforms over the past decade aimed at empowering local governments to better deliver services through transfer of functions, funds and staffing. However, studies and internal assessments continue to demonstrate generally low levels of staff performance across key technical departments within Rubirizi Local Government inhibiting achievement of set targets and citizens' service satisfaction. Against this backdrop, this study sought to investigate the deep-rooted systemic challenges impeding optimal utilization of decentralization through in-depth analysis of workplans, reports and stakeholder perspectives. A mixed methods approach incorporating review of government documents and records, key informant interviews, focus group discussions as well as staff and community surveys were employed. Findings revealed that limited financial resources, lack of modern equipment and infrastructure, inadequate continuous training and entrenched bureaucratic processes collectively undermine decentralization gains despite reforms. Specifically, only approximately 30% of annual departmental targets are achieved while citizen satisfaction lags at around 40%. From the findings, there existed a strong positive correlation of 0.762 at a highly significant level of 0.01 or 1% between the two variables, with decentralization shown to have a Pearson correlation coefficient of 1 when correlated with itself as the same variable and staff performance demonstrated to have a Pearson correlation of 0.762 when correlated with decentralization. The research provides vital empirical and contextual insight into the multifaceted constraints decentralization faces at the local level. It recommends comprehensive, well-coordinated interventions integrating financial, material, human and institutional strengthening across sectors to bolster staff competencies, working conditions and accountability systems.

The research topic was Divorce and Child Behavior Among Single Parents In Kyeizoba Sub-County-Bushenyi District. The study considered three objectives that is, To find out the clear understanding of divorce in Kyeizooba Sub County, To find out ways of improving child behavior in Kyeizooba sub-county and To establish the relationship between divorce and child behavior in Kyeizooba Sub-county. The researcher began by extensively reviewing the existing literature on divorce and its effects on child behavior and development, particularly among single-parent households. This helped to identify the key variables of interest and develop hypotheses about the potential relationships between divorce, single parenthood, and child behavior outcomes. Having established a conceptual framework grounded in previous research, the next step was to determine the study design and method of data collection. It was decided that a quantitative research approach utilizing a survey methodology would be most appropriate to collect data from a large sample of participants. The population of interest was defined as primary school-aged children between the ages of 6-12 years old living in single-parent households headed by either a divorced or separated mother or father in Kyeizoba Sub-County. Probability sampling techniques were used to select a random sample of 200 children meeting these criteria from the rosters of local primary schools. Informed consent was then obtained from the parents of each selected child. A self-administered questionnaire was developed to measure key variables like the child's age, gender, length of time since parental divorce or separation, relationship with the absent parent, and aspects of the child's behavior and emotional functioning. The questionnaire utilized several standardized scales that had been validated in prior research, including the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire to assess behavior problems. It was pre-tested on a small sample to ensure the wording and scales were suitable and understandable for parents in the local context. Trained research assistants were deployed to distribute and collect the completed questionnaires from the parents over a one-month period. Basic demographic information was also collected about the parents like education level, occupational status, and income. A high response rate of over 80% was achieved. The collected data was coded, entered into SPSS software, and cleaned to address any issues of missing values or inconsistencies. Appropriate statistical tests were then run to analyze relationships between variables, including independent sample t-tests to compare behavior scores between groups. According to the study findings, majority agreed that it is when the two couples separate (66%) and the least concluded that it is the end of marriage (18 %). This showed that respondents understood what divorce is and it effect to the children and the society itself. The community should be actively involved in decision making for any activity carried out by the church or civil society.

This study aimed to investigate the impact of domestic violence on children's performance in Pakele subcounty, located in Adjumani district. The specific objectives were threefold: firstly, to examine the effects of domestic violence on learners' performance in Pakele sub-county; secondly, to establish the influence of psychological abuse on children's performance in the same region; and thirdly, to explore the strategies implemented to curb domestic violence in Pakele sub-county. The research utilized a descriptive research design to investigate the relationship between domestic violence and children's academic performance in Pakele Sub County, Adjumani District. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative data, the study involved 70 respondents, including head teachers, teachers, students, parents, victims of domestic violence, and local leaders. The sampling techniques employed were purposive and simple random sampling. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and interview guides, with a 5point Likert scale used for closed-ended questions. The study employed validity and reliability measures to ensure the robustness of the instruments. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, confidentiality, and respect for respondents, were prioritized throughout the research process. The analysis of data involved both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, presenting findings through tables, figures, and percentages. The study revealed demographic characteristics of the participants, highlighting gender distribution, marital status, level of education, and age categories. The results indicated a higher vulnerability of females to domestic violence and a predominant presence of single respondents, mainly students. The majority of respondents had attained a secondary level of education, and participants aged 31 to 40 years were the most represented. Despite limitations such as potential non-response and financial constraints, the study contributed valuable insights into the complex interplay between domestic violence and academic performance.

The role of ecotourism as a means of influencing the path of local development or encouraging conservation activities was not unproblematic. Indeed, an increasing body of literature not only challenges the assumed benevolence of ecotourism but critically questions the role of ecotourism in contributing to the greater social and economic justice so often assumed under these programs. This paper sought to contribute to this growing body of critical literature through an analysis of the impact of ecotourism on the everyday lives of rural villagers adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, paying particular attention to the social forms of access to and control over the process through which decisions about ecotourism take place. Drawing on a year of ethnographic-based fieldwork, this paper focused on how the commodification of Bwindi as a product of wilderness, a wild and un-spoilt destination marketed to foreign visitors, promotes the external control of conservation spaces by international organizations that ultimately contribute to, rather than alleviate, poverty and dependency in local communities. Beyond providing just another case study, however, this analysis argues that the ‘new’ relations between people and parks created under ecotourism in Bwindi have in actuality created new forms of control and vulnerabilities. The most frequently mentioned benefit to the local population is the boom in the hotel business as a result of the thriving ecotourism in the area. Big hotels have been constructed recently to respond to the pressures of the increase in visitors to the park. The second benefit is, employment in those businesses related to tourism. Most people are employed in these hotels or they track the gorillas in the park. In this way the local population is benefiting very much from the industry. The Government of Uganda should consider promoting private sector investment in ecotourism. The professional tourism institution of learning should be expanded if possible and the private sector should be encouraged to operate with concessions from the government of Uganda. Uganda Wildlife Authority should be adequately funded to fulfil its objectives of conservation of wildlife throughout Uganda both inside and outside the wildlife protected areas (national parks, wildlife reserves and community wildlife areas).

The proliferation of electronic and digital banking technologies has significantly transformed service delivery in the financial sector globally. However, empirical studies investigating impacts on specific banks in developing country contexts remain limited. This study examined the effect of electronic banking channels on key performance indicators of Centenary Bank in Uganda using time series data from 2007 to 2021. Multiple regression analysis was conducted using SPSS and STATA to analyze relationships while controlling for macroeconomic influences. The findings revealed that increased use of mobile and internet banking significantly raised the bank's profits, deposits and loans portfolio. However, ATM transactions had an insignificant effect. Additionally, GDP growth and inflation positively influenced bank performance. The Pearson correlation coefficient between ATM transactions and financial performance was 0.595, indicating a moderately strong positive correlation between these two variables. This suggested that as the volume of ATM transactions increased, there tends to be a corresponding improvement in financial performance among the entities examined. The conclusions drawn were that electronic delivery platforms enhance Centenary Bank's commercial viability. Recommendations for continued digitization to optimize service provision and competitiveness are provided.

The study heavily focused on investigating the impact created by employee empowerment on customer satisfaction at hotel La Grande in Bwaise. The study was guided by the research objectives, questions and the appropriate methodologies that generated credible and reliable findings that was very significant to government and non-government actors as a guide in the advocacy and formulation of policies and programs geared towards achieving customer satisfaction in the hotel and hospitality sector. The study found out that there is a close correlation between employee empowerment and customer satisfaction in the hospitality sector. The study found out there are a number of factors that affect both employee empowerment and customer satisfaction such as poor funding, training among others. The study recommended that there is need for more funding, employee engagement to intensify the employee empowerment and customer satisfaction goals. The management should also ensure that orientation programs are tailored according to employee capabilities, needs/interests, priorities and areas of specialization. In this case, the methods of orientation given to top managers should not be the same as those of lower level staff like cook or cleaners especially due to the different educational levels and work requirements.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been recognized as an important source of capital for boosting economic growth in developing nations. However, empirical evidence on the relationship between FDI and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda remains limited. This study examined the impact of FDI inflows on GDP in Wakiso district from 2007 to 2021 using time series data. Multiple regression analysis was conducted using SPSS and STATA to determine the nature and strength of the relationship while controlling for other determinants of GDP including inflation, youth unemployment, population growth and remittances. The findings revealed that a 1% rise in FDI increases GDP by 0.25%. Additionally, youth unemployment, inflation and population growth were found to negatively influence GDP. The Pearson correlation coefficient between population size and GDP was calculated to be 0.819, indicating a strong positive correlation between these two variables. This suggested that as population size increased, there tended to be a corresponding rise in GDP, and conversely, as population size decreased, GDP tended to decline. The study concluded that FDI makes a significant contribution to economic growth in Wakiso district. Policy recommendations are provided to attract more sustainable FDI inflows. Specialized industrial parks and economic zones with conducive infrastructure should be strategically established near the district of Wakiso to attract capital inflows oriented towards exports and aimed at capital-intensive sectors.