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Item $19m skills development youth project launched.(New Vision, 2017-08-09) Kyotalengerire, AgnesA total of 15,000 youth are set to benefit from $19m (Sh68,5b) employment skills development programme by Heifer International. The programme, launched recently, is targeting your aged between 15 and 24, in six districts of Kiboga, Wakiso, Luwero, Bugiiri, Ngora and Amuria.Item A peek at Uganda's invaluable scavenger(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-04) Batte, R EdgarThey walk majestically, taking moment to lower their beaks to scoop some insect out of the stony ground. they then slowly head to a garbage heap and settle there for some time, feeding and probably gossiping about the folly of people who dispose of more paper than edible stuff.Item Abalo earns cash from white sorghum.(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Ocungi, JuliusWhen Jackie Abalo's husband passed on in 2008, her world turned upside down since she lost the only bread winner in the family. The 30 years- old mother of two would later venture into vending second hand clothes to sustain the young family within Gulu Municipality.Item Accountants embrace technology.(New Vision, 2017-08-07) Ojiambo, BenonLast year, a team from Rice University in Texas, US predicted that the world is coming to a time when machines will outperform humans in almost any task, including accounting. The team added that intelligent machines triggered by rapid strides in the development of artificial intelligence and robotics will replace human workers in the world.Item Adaptive project management practices, team collaboration and project resilience a case of UWEP projects, Amuria district.(Busitema University, 2025) Akurut, Angella.This study examined the mediating role of team collaboration in the relationship between adaptive project management practices and project resilience among Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Projects (UWEP) in Amuria district. Specifically, the study assessed the relationship between adaptive project management practices(APMP) and Project resilience, APMP and Team collaboration, Team collaboration and project resilience, and the mediating role of team collaboration in the APMP-Project resilience link. The study used a cross sectional research design and a quantitative approach. Using the guidelines of Kregcie and Morgan (1970), a sample of 122 projects was derived from a population of 179 UWEP projects. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents and a response rate of 68.9% was realized at the level of unit of analysis. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 22. The tool passed the test for validity and reliability. Following the guidelines of baron and Kenny(1986), the findings revealed that all the conditions required for mediation to occur were fulfilled confirming partial mediation. Based on the findings, the study concluded that team collaboration plays a vital mediating role, transforming adaptive project management efforts into enhanced project resilience, and therefore both elements must be intentionally cultivated for comprehensive project robustness. Therefore, the study recommended that UWEP project managers should integrate approaches that encourage adaptive management and at the same time develop team collaboration to achieve optimal project resilience through the creation of holistic capacity-building initiatives that instill adaptive planning skills and collaborative leadership abilities in project staff, the creation of project frameworks that require stakeholder participation and consultative decision-making, and the allocation of resources to help support both the flexible operation models and team integration efforts Keywords: team collaboration, management practices, project resilience, Amuria district, UWEP projects.Item ADB in sh9.5b water project.(New Vision, 2017-08-16) Nantambi, AgnesThe African Development Bank has injected sh9.5b into the supply of piped water in Nansana municpality, Wakiso district. The project codenamed Namulonge-Kiwenda Piped Water Supply System, is to benefit 10 villages of Nagamba, Kyanbogo, Kasambya, Namulonge, Buso, Busukuma, Balita, Kayogoga, Kiwenda and Nabitalo, all in Busukuma division in Wakiso district.Item AFCFTA: where uganda's exporters succeed and why others get stuck(New vision, 2026-02) Karibwije, DanielThe business community should invest in compliance, packaging and branding and build relationships not just shipments.Item Agency banking practices, financial literacy, and financial literacy in Pallisa district.(Busitema University, 2025) Olupot, Epiaka EdgarThis study investigated the mediating role of financial literacy in the relationship between agency banking practices and financial inclusion in Pallisa district. Anchored on public good theory and dissatisfaction theory of financial inclusion (Ozili, 2020), the study investigated the relationship between agency banking practices, financial literacy, and financial inclusion. From a population of 300, the study derived a sample of 169 which yielded a response rate of 90.5%. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS v 27. The researcher used descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and mediation analysis to analyse data. The findings revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between agency banking practices and financial inclusion (r=0.631, p<0.01). Additionally, financial literacy was significantly associated with financial inclusion (r=0.681, p<0.01) and was positively influenced by agency baking practices (r=0.527, p<0.01). Furthermore, financial literacy mediated the relationship between agency banking practices and financial inclusion. Based on the findings, the study concluded that financial literacy is a mechanism that explains the relationship between agency banking practices and financial inclusion in Pallisa district. Therefore, the study recommends the expansion of the agency banking networks alongside robust financial literacy programs to enhance financial inclusion. Keywords: Agency banking practices, financial literacy, financial literacy, public good theory, descriptive statistics.Item Animal-human feud: UWA needs to formulate compesation policy(Daily Monitor, 2018-05-07) Nono, FrancisThere is need to encourage and support sensitisation if communities around the parks on the benefits of them. UWA should be facilitated with effective transport means and it must have a desk that handles peoples' complaints. UWA and rangers should be trained on human rights issues in handling poachers/ community members around the park.Item Animals destroy OWC crops(New Vision, 2017-08-07) Okethwengu, BenedictFarmers in Nebbi and Pakwach districts benefiting from the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) programme are counting their losses. They allege that animals are left to graze freely in their gardens Joseph Awekonimungu, a farmer in Atego sub-country, said besides derailing livelihoods, the development is lively to impact negatively on food security in the district.Item At 54, Zakayo has grown from angry youngster to fatherly peacemaker.(Saturday Monitor, 2017-11-04) Jumbe, BenjaminFor anyone who has had an opportunity to visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe, Zakayo needs no introduction. He has been a household name for many years and the biggest attraction for many tourists and the biggest attraction for many tourists visiting the centre.Item Audit uncovers rot in Wakiso health facilities.(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-09) Kabengwa, JamesAn audit into the state of health services in Wakiso district has pointed to below standard processes, including keeping expired drugs within the stores and understaffing as some of the underlying issues. The Auditor General (AG), Mr. Jon Muwanga's 2017 report, indicates that after inspection, it was evident that the controls over expired drugs were not functioning as intended.Item Authentic leadership, stakeholder engagement and sustainability of donor funded water projects:(Busitema University, 2024) Alupo, TherezaThe purpose of this study was to examine the mediation role of stakeholder engagement on the relationship between authentic leadership and sustainability of donor funded water projects in Lamwo District in Uganda. A cross sectional design was adopted. A population of 103 donor funded water projects with a sample of 82 water projects was selected. The study targeted 164 respondents from the 82 water projects. Simple random sampling technique was used. Usable questionnaires were collected and analyzed representing (81.5%) response rate. The data was tested for reliability and validity. It was analyzed using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). regression findings revealed that there was significant positive effect of stakeholder engagement, and authentic leadership on sustainability of donor funded water projects. Regression findings revealed that stakeholder engagement and authentic leadership are significant predictors of sustainability of donor funded water projects while authentic leadership was found to be a significant predictor of stakeholder engagement. The findings also showed that Stakeholder Engagement plays a significant mediating effect in the relationship betweenAuthentic Leadership and Project Sustainability. Based on the study results, it is recommended that there is need to improve on the authenticity of leaders of water user committees and at the same time ensure the engagement of water stakeholders in Lamwo district so as to enhance the community members‘ willingness and ability to consistently and adequately save money through strategic tools like community saving schemes for effective water facility maintenance to ensure consistent functioning of the water facility. This ensures frequent updates are provided by the water source committee during every community meeting of the amount of collected, used and the funds still available for water source maintenance which will in-turn encourage the beneficiaries to always physically take part or contribute monies for water source maintenance activities that will ensure consistent functioning of their water facility. Keywords: Authentic leadership, stakeholder, donor funded, water projects, Lamwo district.Item Before you buy that vacant land.(Daily Monitor, 2017-09-27) Nakibuuka, BeatriceJames Kyengera had always wanted to own a plot of land where he would build a residential house out of Kampala. When a friend told him about someone who wanted to sell his plot, he collected all he had and bought the plot located along Gayaza Road.Item Board role performance, credit management and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda.(Busitema University, 2025) Kintu, SimonThis study examined the mediation role of credit management in the relationship between board role performance and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were to: examine the relationship between board role performance and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda, assess the relationship between credit management and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda, establish the relationship between board role performance and credit management in commercial banks in Uganda and examine the mediating role of credit management in the relationship of board role performance and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. The study used a cross-sectional research design and a quantitative research approach. The study population was composed of 24 Commercial Banks in Uganda. Census approach was used to adopt the entire study population as the sample size. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire tool was tested for validity and reliability using content validity index and Cronbach’s alpha and the results indicated that the tool was valid and reliable. The study obtained a response rate of 91.3%. The study established that board role performance had positive and statistically significant relationship with financial performance and credit management. Credit management had a statistically significant relationship with financial performance, and credit risk management mediates the relationship between board role performance and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. Based on the findings, the study concluded that credit management partially mediates the relationship between board role performance and financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda. Therefore, the study recommends that Boards should integrate credit management practices into governance strategies to maximize their impact on financial outcomes. Keywords: Board role performance, credit management, financial performance, commercial banks, specific objectives.Item Boda Boda 2010: Court frees rival group members(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Kigongo, JulietThe Mwanga II Magistrate's court yesterday released, on bail, eight boda boda cyclists who were charged with criminal trespass and malicious damage.Item Borrowing for infrastructure devt unsustainable.(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-07) Bakundane, BalachOn October 4, the media reported the MPs on the committee on national economy questioned the high costs of loans the government is seeking for the construction of Kabaale International Airport in the Albertine Graben. The loan adds to the existing debt burden of more than Shs30trillion already advanced to the country for different infrastructure development,Item Brazil coffee volumes fall, Africa expected to fill gap.(Daily Monitor, 2018-05-15) Nakaweesi, DorothyIncreasing coffee production in Africa and other countries will offset the declining output from Brazil, the World's leading producer. Report says, the deficit left by Brazil is likely to be offset by coffee exports from other regions, especially Africa.Item Budgeting process, internal control and financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi district.(Busitema University, 2024) Oger, DanielThe study explored the mediating effect of internal controls on the relationship between budgeting processes and financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; to establish the effect of budgeting process on the financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District; to analyze the effect of internal controls on the financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District; to find out the relationship between internal controls and the budgeting process of secondary schools in Kumi District; and to examine the mediating role of internal controls in the relationship between the budgeting process and financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District. The study considered a descriptive research design. The study population of 165 comprised the staff establishment of four (4) secondary schools in Kumi District. The schools included Dr. Aporu Okolo Memorial Secondary School, Kumi Seed Secondary School, Atutur Seed Secondary School, and Wiggin Secondary School. The sample used was 165 respondents obtained by census method out of whom 134 returned completed and usable questionnaires. Descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages was used to obtain specific findings, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation and regression analyses were used to obtain major findings. Regression results revealed that a) there is a significant effect of budgeting process on the financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District [β = .879, t = 2.417, p<0.0001]; b) there is a significant effect of internal controls on the financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District [β = .371, t = 1.993, p<0.0001]; c) there is significant relationship between the budgeting process and internal control practices of secondary schools in Kumi District [r = .354**, p < 0.01]; and d) internal control partially mediates the relationship between budgeting process and financial performance of secondary schools in Kumi District. The study concluded that although the budgeting process itself is a critical factor in determining financial success, its impact is only fully realized when complemented by strong internal controls. These controls act as a safeguard, ensuring that the budget is effectively implemented and financial resources are managed efficiently. The study recommends that schools should adopt a participatory budgeting approach that involves input from key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and community members. They should formally integrate internal controls into every stage of the budgeting process. Additionally, schools should also establish a system for regularly evaluating both their internal controls and budgeting processes to ensure they are functioning effectively and contributing to desired financial outcomes. Keywords: Budgeting process, internal control, financial performance, population, Kumi district.Item Buliisa landlords, govt disagree on payment for land.(New Vision, 2018-01-09) Nyamahunge, PriscillarSome residents in Buliisa district are demanding a higher pay as compensation for land which the government has procured to construct the oil central processing facility. Over 800 residents are likely to be affected by measuring up to 700 acres in Kasenyi village, Ngwedo sub-county.