The Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) is a peer-reviewed online journal published monthly. The ISSN for the MJAMR Digital Library is ISSN: 3006-4384 (Online). MJAMR focuses on enhancing research capability across different fields and is indexed in notable academic databases.
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Authors: Aliga Maliki1 , Lunyolo Florence2
Published on 02 May 2026
This study investigated the relationship between poverty alleviation interventions and community development outcomes in Ludara Sub-county, Koboko District, Uganda. The study was motivated by persistent poverty levels in the Koboko area despite decades of government and non-governmental organization interventions. The specific objectives were to assess the nature of poverty alleviation programs implemented in Ludara Sub-county, to evaluate the impact of these programs on community development outcomes, and to identify the challenges affecting the effectiveness of poverty alleviation efforts in the area.
Authors: Dr Arinaitwe Julius1 , Professor Edris Kasenene Serugo2 , Dr Mategeko Betty3
Published on 02 May 2026
This study examined the relationship between time orientation, priority-setting behaviour, and economic and social outcomes in the Ugandan context, arguing that the management of time and priorities constituted an increasingly critical competency for Ugandan individuals, households, organizations, and government actors in a rapidly globalizing and digitalizing environment. Drawing on a nationally representative survey of 1,842 adult Ugandans conducted across all regions of the country, supplemented by qualitative interviews with 86 urban and rural respondents, the study explored cultural attitudes toward time, the priority-setting practices of individuals and households, the organizational time cultures of public and private sector institutions, and the gap between existing time management practices and the requirements of Uganda's economic development aspirations. The findings revealed that Uganda was characterized by a complex and internally varied time culture that combined elements of what the literature described as polychronic time orientation comfort with multiple simultaneous activities, flexible scheduling, and relationship-prioritized temporal decisions with growing aspirational alignment with monochronic time norms associated with formal employment, digital technology use, and international business engagement.
Authors: Dr Arinaitwe Julius1 , Dr Mategeko Betty2
Published on 02 May 2026
Uganda presented one of the most consequential demographic transitions in contemporary world history. With a population that was expected to quadruple from its current 48 million to nearly 200 million by the end of the twentyfirst century, driven by a total fertility rate that had declined more slowly than in comparable African economies, Uganda faced both an extraordinary opportunity and a formidable challenge. This article undertook a longitudinal analysis of Uganda's demographic trajectory since independence in 1962, examining the evolution of fertility, mortality, dependency ratios, urbanization, and educational attainment over six decades, and interrogating the policy conditions under which Uganda's young and rapidly growing population might become the economic asset that demographic dividend theory predicted.
Authors: Akongot Dinah Evelyn1 , Omoding Ben2
Published on 02 May 2026
The study aimed at examining the participation of people with disabilities in government programmes: a case study of Mityana municipality, the study was directed by the stated objectives. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to examine the influence of people with disabilities in government programmes, to identify the challenges they face while participating in these programmes, and to establish possible measures to mitigate these challenges. A quantitative research approach was adopted, and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to determine the relationship between the study variables.
Authors: Kato Jacob1 , Kamugira Apophia2
Published on 02 May 2026
This study examined the relationship between agriculture support programs and poverty eradication in Ntusi Subcounty, Sembabule District, Uganda. The research was guided by three specific objectives: to assess the influence of input support programs on poverty eradication; to examine the effect of extension services and farmer training on poverty eradication; and to determine the role of access to credit and financial services on poverty eradication. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Authors: Dr Arinaitwe Julius1 , Dr Mategeko Betty2
Published on 02 May 2026
This study investigated the phenomenon of cognitive surrender among students in the context of increasing AI tool usage in higher education settings, and examined the effectiveness of specific pedagogical activities designed to foster critical thinking and counter over-reliance on AI-generated outputs. The study was conducted across three universities in Uganda, involving 312 students from undergraduate programs in social sciences, information technology, and education faculties who were regular users of AI tools including ChatGPT, Google Bard, and similar large language model-based assistants. A mixed-methods quasi-experimental design was employed, with students in experimental groups exposed to structured pedagogical interventions over a 12-week semester period while control groups continued with conventional instructional approaches.
Authors: Wamukoya Ivan1 , Dr. Okee Jill Natukunda2
Published on 02 May 2026
This study examined the effects of different soil moisture levels on the growth and yield of tomatoes in Nakoma Sub County, Bugiri District, Uganda. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) was used with four soil moisture treatment levels: T1 (25% field capacity), T2 (50% field capacity), T3 (75% field capacity), and T4 (100% field capacity), each replicated three times. Two improved tomato varieties, namely Tengeru 97 and Heinz 1370, were subjected to the different moisture treatments under controlled field conditions over a single growing season of 120 days.
Authors: Nasipond Filistus1 , Akandwanaho Fagil2
Published on 02 May 2026
The study examined students' attitudes and performance in Kiswahili at Bukokho Seed Secondary School in Namisindwa District, Uganda. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to assess the nature of students' attitudes toward Kiswahili language learning, to examine the relationship between student attitudes and academic performance in Kiswahili, and to identify the factors that influenced students' attitudes toward the Kiswahili subject. A descriptive survey research design was employed, and data were collected from 120 respondents comprising students, Kiswahili teachers, and school administrators.
Authors: Ocan Richard & Dr. Olowo George (PhD)
Published on 30 Apr 2026
This article provides a comparative analysis of state repression during Uganda’s 2016, 2021, and 2026 general elections. Utilizing a qualitative review of secondary data including human rights reports, judicial records, and legislative texts the study investigated how the Ugandan state has evolved its tactical response to political dissent. While the 2016 cycle was defined by overt, physical coercion, the 2021 and 2026 cycles revealed a transition toward “smart” repression, characterized by digital surveillance, legislative weaponization, and clandestine extrajudicial operations.
Authors: JORAME NAYEBARE KAKONDERE
Published on 30 Apr 2026
The study examined the impact of taxation on the financial performance of small-scale enterprises (SSEs) in Kanungu District, Uganda. The research was anchored on the Allingham and Sandmo Theory (1972), which posits that taxpayers are rational actors who weigh the risks and benefits of tax compliance. The theory was applied to understand how factors such as the probability of detection, severity of penalties, complexity of tax procedures, and taxpayer awareness influence compliance behavior and, consequently, the financial outcomes of SSEs.