The Metropolitan Journal of Business & Economics (MJBE) is a peer-reviewed online journal published monthly. The ISSN for the MJBE Digital Library is ISSN: 1813-4238 (Online). MJBE covers a broad range of topics relevant to business and economics and maintains rigorous academic standards through a blind peer review process.
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Authors: Musiimenta Nancy1 , Agaba Devis2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Entrepreneurial training programs emerged as strategic interventions for enhancing youth employment and business sustainability, yet their actual impact on long-term business survival remained inadequately documented. In Jinja Municipality, numerous youth entrepreneurship training initiatives were implemented, necessitating systematic assessment of their effectiveness in promoting business sustainability. This study employed a case study research design with a sample of 165 respondents comprising 41 trained youth entrepreneurs, 38 business development trainers and mentors, 71 customers and business associates, and 15 program coordinators and government officials selected through stratified random and purposive sampling techniques.
Authors: Akampurira Sarah1 , Katushabe Rose2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The rapid growth of e-commerce in Uganda, particularly in Kampala, transformed the retail landscape and consumer purchasing behaviors. This study investigated how e-commerce adoption influenced customer satisfaction among online shoppers in Kampala. The research was conducted between January and April 2024, focusing on customers who had utilized online shopping platforms for at least six months.
Authors: Irumba Alex1 , Ojok Alex2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Access to credit remained a critical determinant of business growth and sustainability, particularly for women entrepreneurs in developing economies. In Mbale City, women constituted a significant portion of small and medium enterprise owners, yet faced unique challenges in accessing financial resources necessary for business expansion. This study examined the relationship between access to credit and business expansion among women entrepreneurs in Mbale City, conducted between September 2023 and February 2024.
Authors: Irumba Alex1 , Asiimwe Prisca2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Business environment regulations constituted critical determinants of enterprise competitiveness in industrial settings, particularly in emerging economies where regulatory frameworks were evolving. Mbarara Industrial Park, established in 2019 as part of Uganda's industrialization strategy, provided a unique context for examining how regulatory environments influenced competitive capabilities of enterprises. The park hosted 47 registered enterprises across manufacturing, agro-processing, and light industry sectors as of December 2023.
Authors: Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara1 , Ahumuza Audrey2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Internal control systems constituted fundamental mechanisms for ensuring operational efficiency, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance in banking institutions. In Kampala City, commercial banks operated within increasingly complex regulatory environments while facing competitive pressures that demanded superior financial performance. This study investigated the effect of internal control systems on financial performance of commercial banks in Kampala City, conducted between May 2023 and January 2024.
Authors: Musiimenta Nancy1 , Kobusingye Prudence2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Working capital management constituted a critical determinant of profitability and operational sustainability for manufacturing firms, particularly in developing economies where capital constraints and cash flow challenges were prevalent. Namanve Industrial Park, established as Uganda's premier industrial zone in 2001, hosted approximately 86 registered manufacturing firms as of October 2023, contributing significantly to the country's industrial output and employment. This study investigated the relationship between working capital management and profitability of manufacturing firms in Namanve Industrial Park, conducted between June 2023 and February 2024.
Authors: Akampurira Sarah1 , Agaba Devis2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
Tax compliance costs represented significant burdens for small and medium enterprises, particularly in developing economies where tax systems were complex and SME resources were limited. Kagadi District, located in Western Uganda, hosted approximately 2,847 registered SMEs as of September 2023, contributing substantially to local employment, economic activity, and tax revenues. This study investigated the influence of tax compliance costs on SME performance in Kagadi District, conducted between July 2023 and March 2024.
Authors: Habiyaremye Vallence1 , Zikusooka Enock2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study investigated the determinants of financial performance in Tropical Bank Limited, located along Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda. The research sought to understand how capital adequacy, liquidity, credit risk, and operational efficiency influenced the bank's overall financial performance over a five-year period spanning 2018 to 2022. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from the bank's audited annual financial reports and statements.
Authors: Hosan Yusuf Mohamed1 , Magala Muhammed2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study investigated the impact of forensic audit practices on fraud detection in financial institutions in Uganda, using Absa Bank located along Jinja Road, Kampala, as the primary case study. The research examined how transaction tracing, document examination, data analytics, and internal control assessment, as forensic audit practices, influenced the detection of financial fraud within the bank over a period spanning 2018 to 2023. A mixed-methods research design was adopted, combining quantitative data drawn from the bank's internal audit reports, compliance records, and fraud investigation files with qualitative insights obtained through structured interviews with senior audit and compliance officers.
Authors: Jawoko Alex1 , Babirye Shamirah2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study examined the effect of internal controls on the management and safeguarding of public funds in Nebbi District Local Government in Uganda. The research investigated how preventive controls, detective controls, corrective controls, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms influenced the accountability, transparency, and overall financial management of public resources within the district local government over a period spanning 2017 to 2022. A mixed-methods research design was adopted, integrating quantitative data obtained from the district's financial reports, audit reports, and budget execution records with qualitative insights gathered through structured interviews with senior finance, accounting, and governance officials.