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Oil Exploration Activities and Community Livelihoods: A Case of Hoima District, Uganda

Kato Yosamu Abby, Dr. Kirwisa Matovu · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the relationship between oil exploration activities and community livelihoods in Hoima District, Uganda, a focal area of the country's emerging oil industry. Oil exploration brings both opportunities …

oil exploration community livelihoods employment infrastructure

Monitoring Practices and Project Performance in the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Uganda

Kirabo Esther, Irumba Alex · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the relationship between monitoring practices and project performance in the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Uganda. Public institutions implement numerous projects to deliver services and deve…

monitoring practices project performance monitoring and evaluation feedback

Investigating Local Governments' Role in Safeguarding Women's Rights in Uganda: A Case Study Of Malere Parish, Hoima District

Ninsiima Omuhereza, Namuyonga Rebbecca · 31 Aug 2026

This study investigated the role of local governments in safeguarding women's rights in Uganda, with reference to Malere Parish in Hoima District. Local governments, as the tier of government closest to communities, are …

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The Impact of Microloans on Small and Medium Enterprises in Lubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda

Pedun Caroline, Kabanda Richard · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the impact of microloans on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda. Microfinance, and microloans in particular, are widely promoted as a means of supporting the growth…

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The Influence of Domestic Violence on Child Education: A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nsangi, Wakiso District, Uganda

Emuduk John Stephen, Sekito Arafat · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the influence of domestic violence on child education in primary schools in Nsangi, Wakiso District, Uganda. Domestic violence in the home has profound consequences for children, and a growing body of…

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Innovation and Business Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mityana District, Uganda

Namiwanda Miriam, Irumba Alex · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the relationship between innovation and the business growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mityana District, Uganda. Innovation is widely regarded as a key driver of enterprise growth and c…

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Developing a Web-Based Patients' Information Management System for Desire Medical Centre

Nuwamanya David, Hussein Kalinaki · 31 Aug 2026

This project involved the analysis, design, and development of a web-based patients' information management system for Desire Medical Centre, a healthcare facility that had been managing patient information using manual,…

patient information management web-based system health information system database

Influence of Financial Management Practices on Business Sustainability of Manufacturing Firms in Kawempe Division, Kampala, Uganda

Namayanja Diana, Zikusooka Enock · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the influence of financial management practices on the business sustainability of manufacturing firms in Kawempe Division, Kampala, Uganda. Sound financial management is widely regarded as essential t…

financial management business sustainability working capital financial planning

Credit Management Policies and Loan Portfolio Performance of Equity Bank, Kampala District, Uganda

Nakkazi Joyce, Magala Muhammed · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the relationship between credit management policies and loan portfolio performance at Equity Bank, Kampala District, Uganda. Lending is a core banking activity and a principal source of both income an…

credit management loan portfolio performance credit appraisal collection policy

Corporate Social Responsibility and Organisational Performance: A Case Study of MTN Uganda

Kaidu Jovia, Kirwisa Matovu · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organisational performance, with reference to MTN Uganda. As stakeholders increasingly expect enterprises to act responsibly towards …

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