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: Nakato Hafswa1 , Kabanda Richard2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) have emerged as vital financial intermediaries in Uganda's inclusive finance architecture, extending credit and savings services to populations largely excluded from formal banking. However, persistent concerns about governance failures, financial mismanagement, and institutional collapse have undermined public confidence and limited the sector's developmental impact. This study investigates the relationship between corporate governance practices and financial performance among SACCOs in Wakiso District, Uganda.
Authors: Ssekamatte Brian1 , Kalikola Jacob2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
This study examined the effects of contract management on service delivery at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) in Central Uganda. Using a cross-sectional survey design, primary data were collected from 148 respondents comprising procurement officers, contract managers, clinical heads, and administrative staff. The study employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression to establish the relationship between contract management dimensions contract formulation, contract implementation, and contract monitoring and service delivery outcomes including availability of medical supplies, timeliness of care, and patient satisfaction.
Authors: Ochen Lawrence1 , Kabanda Richard2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
This study examined the effect of workplace conflict management on employee relations at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kampala, Uganda. The research was motivated by increasing reports of interpersonal and structural conflicts within public utility organisations in Uganda, which had adversely affected service delivery and staff morale. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Authors: Akampurira Sarah1 , Mategeko Betty2 , Nabaasa Desire3
Published on 05 Jun 2026
Uganda's introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at the lower secondary level represents a bold restructuring of educational philosophy a shift from content transmission to skill mastery and applied learning. However, curriculum reform is not enacted in a social vacuum. Community attitudes shaped by cultural beliefs, historical experiences of schooling, and perceptions of what education is for profoundly mediate whether curriculum innovations are embraced, adapted, or subverted at the school level.
Authors: Nakolantya Maria1 , Mwesigwa Henry2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
This study investigated the relationship between business risk management, capital structure, and the financial performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nakaseke District, Uganda. Guided by a descriptive correlational research design, the study drew a sample of 148 SME owners and managers from a target population of 412 registered enterprises. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and key informant interviews with financial institution representatives.
Authors: Tibingana Jonas1 , Irumba Alex2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
This study examined the relationships among business risk management, capital structure, and financial performance of SMEs in Nakaseke District, Uganda. A correlational cross-sectional design was employed with 164 SME owners and managers selected through stratified random sampling from a population of 380 registered SMEs. Business risk management was measured by risk identification, risk mitigation, and risk monitoring practices.
Authors: Nasirumbi Suraiya1 , Babirye Shamirah2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
Auditing serves as a fundamental pillar of corporate governance, providing independent assurance that organisational resources are managed with integrity, efficiency, and accountability. In the public sector, the stakes are particularly high: the misuse of public funds deprives citizens of essential services and erodes democratic accountability. This study investigates the impact of auditing encompassing both internal and external audit functions on corporate governance quality at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Uganda's principal urban management authority.
Authors: Igama Emmanuel1 , Kabanda Richard2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
This study examined the relationship between audit quality and financial reporting performance at Centenary Bank Mukono Branch, Uganda. The study was guided by three objectives: to assess the effect of auditor independence on financial reporting quality, to examine how audit firm size influenced financial reporting accuracy, and to determine the relationship between audit tenure and the reliability of financial statements. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 80 respondents comprising internal auditors, finance officers, branch managers, and senior accountants using structured questionnaires.
Authors: Atuhaire Jane1 , Irumba Alex2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
Access to finance is a critical factor for the growth and sustainability of women-owned enterprises, yet women entrepreneurs in developing countries, including Uganda, often face significant barriers in securing business finance. This study investigated the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing business finance in Nakaseke District, with particular focus on the influence of collateral requirements, interest rates, financial literacy, entrepreneurial networks, and socio-cultural and institutional factors. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design using a mixed-methods approach.
Authors: Asiku Patrick1 , Irumba Alex2
Published on 05 Jun 2026
This study investigated the effect of customs clearance efficiency on procurement lead time, focusing on Maersk Freight Forwarders and selected importers operating in Kampala, Uganda. Efficient customs clearance is a critical component of supply chain management, as delays at border points significantly affect procurement planning, inventory management, and overall organizational performance. The study employed a cross-sectional quantitative research design, using structured questionnaires administered to procurement and operations staff directly involved in customs processes.