The study investigated the relationship between stock control and management of costs at Mukwano Group of
Companies, Uganda's leading manufacturing conglomerate. The research examined how inventory management
practices, stock recording systems, stock valuation methods, and reorder level management influenced cost
management outcomes including inventory holding costs, stockout costs, ordering costs, and overall operational
efficiency. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving 168 employees from procurement,
stores, and finance, production, and management departments across Mukwano's multiple manufacturing facilities.
Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression
analysis. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between stock control and cost management (r=0.794,
p

The study examined the relationship between Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and organizational
performance at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda. The research investigated how SHRM practices
influenced service delivery, employee productivity, and overall hospital performance. A cross-sectional survey design
was employed, involving 156 hospital staff members including medical personnel, administrative staff, and
management. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Pearson correlation and
regression analysis. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between SHRM practices and organizational
performance (r=0.742, p

The study examined the relationship between strategic planning and staff recruitment in selected public secondary
schools in Katabi Sub-County, Wakiso District. A sample of 187 respondents comprising head teachers, deputy head
teachers, and senior teachers participated in the study. The research employed a correlational survey design with
quantitative approaches. Results revealed a strong positive correlation (r=0.724, p

Commute duration represented a critical yet underexplored factor affecting primary school learners' academic
outcomes in rapidly urbanizing Ugandan communities. The increasing distances between residential areas and quality
educational institutions necessitated systematic investigation of travel time effects on children's learning, physical
well-being, and academic achievement. This study employed a correlational research design to examine the
relationship between total commute duration and academic performance of primary school learners. A sample of 341
respondents was targeted (exceeding the minimum 278 required by Krejcie and Morgan's table) to enhance subgroup
reliability across selected public and private primary schools in Nansana Division. Stratified random sampling ensured
proportional representation across school types and grade levels (P1–P7). Data collection utilized structured
questionnaires, commute logs, academic records review, and interview guides. Quantitative analysis employed
descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression techniques, while qualitative data underwent
thematic content analysis. The study revealed a significant negative correlation (r=-0.654, p

Teacher retention remained a critical challenge in secondary schools across Luweero District, with increasing turnover
rates threatening educational quality and institutional stability. Transformational leadership emerged as a potential
intervention, yet empirical evidence linking leadership styles to teacher retention in this context remained limited.
This study employed a cross-sectional survey design involving 245 teachers from 18 selected secondary schools in
Luweero District. Data were collected using structured questionnaires measuring transformational leadership
dimensions and teacher retention intentions. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version
25.The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and teacher retention
(r = 0.687, p < 0.001). Idealized influence demonstrated the strongest correlation (r = 0.721), followed by inspirational
motivation (r = 0.689), intellectual stimulation (r = 0.654), and individualized consideration (r = 0.612). Regression
analysis indicated that transformational leadership explained 47.2% of the variance in teacher retention.
Transformational leadership significantly influenced teacher retention in secondary schools within Luweero District.
School administrators who exhibited transformational leadership behaviors created work environments that enhanced
teacher commitment and reduced turnover intentions. The Ministry of Education and school management boards
should prioritize leadership development programs focused on transformational leadership competencies to improve
teacher retention rates and educational outcomes.

The study examines the relationship between Revenue Collection Efficiency and Urban Development in Uganda,
with a focus on Kisoro Municipality. Grounded in Fiscal Decentralization Theory (Oates, 1972) and secondgeneration fiscal federalism (Rodden, 2006), the study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design. Data were
collected from 116 respondents using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed
using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis, while qualitative data were thematically
analyzed. The findings reveal statistically significant positive relationships between local revenue sources (r = .588,
p < .001), revenue collection efficiency (r = .621, p < .001), and revenue utilization and accountability (r = .714, p
< .001) with urban development. Revenue utilization and accountability emerged as the strongest predictor,
explaining 51.0% of the variance in urban development. The study concludes that strengthening accountability
mechanisms is critical for sustainable urban development in secondary municipalities.

ThE study examines the relationship between revenue generation and urban development in local government
authorities in Uganda, with a focus on Kisoro Municipality. Grounded in Fiscal Decentralization Theory (Oates, 1972)
and second-generation fiscal federalism (Rodden, 2006), the study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design. Data
were collected from 116 respondents using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were
analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis, while qualitative data were
thematically analyzed. The findings reveal statistically significant positive relationships between local revenue sources
(r = .588, p < .001), revenue collection efficiency (r = .621, p < .001), and revenue utilization and accountability (r =
.714, p < .001) with urban development. Revenue utilization and accountability emerged as the strongest predictor,
explaining 51.0% of the variance in urban development. The study concludes that strengthening accountability
mechanisms is critical for sustainable urban development in secondary municipalities.

Infrastructure development has been widely recognized as a foundational enabler of agricultural market access, particularly in rapidly urbanizing municipalities where the interface between rural production and urban consumption creates both opportunities and logistical challenges. In Uganda, inadequate infrastructure continued to constrain the ability of agricultural businesses to access markets efficiently, driving up transaction costs and reducing the competitiveness of smallholder and small business producers. In Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, one of Uganda's fastest-growing peri-urban areas, agricultural businesses operated in an environment characterized by poor road networks, inadequate storage facilities, unreliable market infrastructure, and limited access to digitalconnectivity. This study examined the relationship between strategic infrastructure development and market access for agricultural businesses in Nansana Municipality. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. A sample of 128 respondents comprising agricultural business operators, municipal officials, and market administrators was selected through stratified random sampling. Structured questionnaires and key informant interviews were used for data collection. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were applied to examine the relationship between strategic infrastructure development and market access. The findings revealed a strong positive and statistically significant relationship between strategic infrastructure development and market access (r = 0.754, p < 0.05). Transport infrastructure (β = 0.447), storage and post-harvest infrastructure (β = 0.418), and market information infrastructure (β = 0.431) were each significant predictors of market access. Agricultural businesses operating in areas with better infrastructure development recorded higher market participation rates, lower transaction costs, and improved sales volumes. Strategic infrastructure development was a significant determinant of market access for agricultural businesses in Nansana Municipality. Businesses and areas
with stronger infrastructure consistently demonstrated better market integration, higher sales performance, and
reduced post-harvest losses. Nansana Municipal Council, the Wakiso District local government, and national infrastructure development agencies should prioritize targeted investment in transport networks, storage facilities, and digital market information systems to enhance market access for agricultural businesses in the municipality.

Teacher retention is a serious issue in education systems worldwide, with significant consequences for the value of instruction and student outcomes. In secondary schools across Wakiso district, Wakiso District, Uganda, the challenge of retaining teachers has become increasingly pronounced. This study examined the relationship between student-teacher interaction and teacher retention. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The study used the mixed method, where the qualitative method shall be for the interview guide well as the quantitative method will be employed when teachers are filling questionnaire. Head teachers will be interviewed. The target population entailed all secondary school teachers in the ten selected schools in Wakiso district. According to Wakiso District Education Office (2024), there are approximately 430 teachers across all private secondary schools in Wakiso district. The sample was stratified proportionally to ensure representation from each institution. So 152 teachers (distributed across schools based on their teacher populations). Headteachers/administrators: 10 (all purposively included for qualitative insights). Crosssectional design was chosen such that data was collected at a single point and once without follow-up (Creswell, 2017). This allowed for a snapshot analysis of working conditions and teacher retention in Wakiso district. Results showed that 72.4% agreed they can easily communicate with students, while 55.9% agreed their students actively participate. However, 38.2% said they rarely have time for individual attention. Overcrowding was noted by 57.9% as limiting interaction. Only 26.3% agreed they receive constructive feedback from students, but 54.6% agreed there is mutual respect. Also results further showed that only 34.2% agreed they plan to continue teaching at the school next year, while 57.2% agreed they frequently think about leaving. Only 23.7% agreed they feel valued, and 19.8% agreed working conditions motivate them to stay long-term. A large majority (75%) disagreed that they have refused transfer opportunities to remain. The significance of the second hypothesis (H₂) which stated that there is no significant relationship betweenstudent-teacher interaction and teacher retention,Pearson correlation(rₛ) was used and results showed that there is a positive significant relationship between student-teacher interaction and teacher retention among teachers (rₛ = 0.523, p < 0.01). The higher the quality of student-teacher interaction, the higher the retention levels. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected. The qualitative data also revealed that student behaviour and the quality of the relationship significantly impact teacher morale. Positive, respectful interactions were a source of motivation, whereas environments with persistent disciplinary issues, compounded by a lack of administrative support in managing them, led to emotional exhaustion. This aligns with the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, which posits that excessive job demands (like managing large, unruly classes) deplete energy and lead to burnout, while job resources (like positive student relationships) buffer stress and foster engagement (Bakker & Demerouti, 2017). In the context of Wakiso district,overcrowding acts as a critical demand that depletes the resource of positive student-teacher interaction. Furthermore, the language of instruction policy presented a unique interaction barrier. Some teachers indicated that switching between local languages and English to ensure comprehension added a layer of complexity to communication, particularly in lower secondary levels. This points to a pedagogical challenge that, if unaddressed, can diminish teaching efficacy and satisfaction. It was concluded that the core teaching experience matters profoundly. Overcrowded classrooms, a direct result of rapid population growth without commensurate teacher recruitment, severely degrade the quality of studentteacher interaction. This transforms teaching from a rewarding profession into a stressful, unmanageable task, leading to burnout and attrition. Based on the study's findings and conclusion, it was recommended that there is need to address the Teacher Shortage and Classroom Overcrowding. This can be done by launching an urgent, data-driven teacher recruitment and deployment drive specifically targeting highgrowth peri-urban districts. Recruitment should be aligned with projected enrollment increases to achieve manageable pupil-teacher ratios.

The study examined the challenges and opportunities in implementing effective human resource management
practices within Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing
questionnaires and interviews to collect data from 60 respondents comprising HR officers, departmental heads, and
operational staff. The study revealed significant challenges including inadequate training and development programs
(78.3% of respondents), limited career advancement opportunities (71.7%), poor compensation structures (68.3%),
and ineffective performance management systems (65%). However, opportunities were identified in leveraging
technology for HR processes (83.3%), developing structured training programs (76.7%), and improving employee
engagement mechanisms (80%). The findings indicated that while UBC faced substantial human resource
management obstacles, particularly in talent retention and employee motivation, there existed considerable potential
for transformation through strategic interventions. The study concluded that addressing compensation disparities,
implementing robust performance management systems, and investing in employee development were critical for
enhancing organizational effectiveness. Recommendations included adopting integrated HR information systems,
establishing clear career progression frameworks, and fostering a performance-driven organizational culture to
position UBC competitively within the broadcasting industry.