The Effects of Poor Garbage Disposal Community Health: A Case Study of Kisoro Town Council Kisoro District by John, Bizimana

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Sustainability of Paddy Rice Farming in the Conservation of Birds in Uganda Amidst a Growing Expansion of the Rice farming Industry. by Sarah, Nachuha, Twagiramaria, Fortunate

“…The findings are contrary to the hypothesis; most probably because rice fields are artificial habitats that are attractive to water birds only when there are farming activities going on. Out of the 150 farmers we interacted with, 120 (80%) mentioned that the Grey crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) numbers had declined, mainly because of conversion of the natural wetland into rice paddies, moreover the birds on the paddies are also threatened by extensive use of pesticides and herbicides, including hunting by the local community members. …”
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Creative Marketing and Financial Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Rwanda: A Case Study of Selected Businesses in Nyamata Town. by Tenywa, Bashir

“…The results revealed that timing and credit terms has a positive and statistically significant influence on financial literacy (β =.821: p = .003) which indicates that emphasizing financial literacy through setting aside funds and handling debt will increase one's capacity to start small businesses independently, increase the purchasing power of personal belongings, be able to manage debts, be free to make financial decisions, raise one's standard of living, be able to access health and other services, and be able to take on leadership roles. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices and Environmental Conservation in Rubanda District: A Case Study of Hamurwa Sub-County. by Mutesigensi, Samuel

“…However majority of the respondents revealed that improved soil fertility with 36% was the most common effect affecting land use practices in Hamurwa sub-county Rubanda district. The study findings indicates that there were activities that degrades the environment which include; overpopulation with 16%, housing/settlement with 8%, land tenure with 4%, overgrazing with 12%, bush burning with 10%, over cultivation with 22%, mono cropping with 20% and other factors with 8%. …”
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Assessing the Role of Electronic Banking on Performance of Micro Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Pride Micro Finance Limited Kabale District. by Twagirayesu, Bertin

“…The study was conducted to examine the role of electronic banking on the performance of micro-financial institutions A case study of pride Microfinance limited Kabale district the specific objectives were to analyze the importance of electronic banking methods ll1 micro finance institutions, to examine the types of electronic banking methods adopted in microfinance towards their performance and to find out the relationship between electronic banking on performance of micro-financial institutions. …”
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Effect of Board Accountability on Financial Performance of Selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarongo, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Sunday, Arthur, Sekiwu, Denis

“…Board accountability and Financial Performance are significant concepts among SACCOs in Uganda due to their involvement in the financial intermediation process. …”
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Prevalence of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax in Lira District, Uganda by Aziz, Katabazi, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Sarah, Gift Witto, Martin, Odoki, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Trypanosomes are the causative agents of animal African trypanosomiasis (AAT) and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), the former affecting domestic animals prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. The main species causing AAT in cattle are T. congolense, T. vivax, and T. b. brucei. …”
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Prevalence of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax in Lira District, Uganda by Aziz, Katabazi, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Trypanosomes are the causative agents of animal African trypanosomiasis (AAT) and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), the former affecting domestic animals prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. The main species causing AAT in cattle are T. congolense, T. vivax, and T. b. brucei. …”
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Micro-credit institution’s services and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises during Covid-19 pandemic in Kigezi region south western Uganda by Moses, Agaba, Siraje, Kaaya, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun

“…Enterprises’ owners and managers were the units of inquiry due to their importance as custodians of information on all the activities taking place in their respective MSMEs. …”
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Provision of Managerial Skills by Micro Credit Institutions and Sustainability of MSMEs During COVID-19 Pandemic in Kigezi Region South Western Uganda by Kyabarongo, Benon, Moses, Agaba, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The specific objectives were to: Examine the impact of microcredit institutions' provision of managerial skills on MSMEs' ability to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda's Kigezi Sub-Region. The study was carried out in Uganda's Kigezi region. …”
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Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Denyse Sibomana, Uwizeye

“…Youths are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS due to the fact that they are not sufficiently prepared to address problems related to their sexuality and also because they do not have enough real knowledge about HIV and AIDS. …”
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Working Capital Management Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Western Uganda. by Sunday, Arthur, Turyahebwa, Abanis, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora

“…Whereas working capital management is important because of its influence on profitability of SMEs, working capital management practices are not given due attention in Uganda by the owner managers of SMEs. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Flooding on Agricultural Lands in Kaharo Sub-County of Kabale District South Western Uganda. by Nyakiti, Dorcas Awino

“…Loss of life (52) was the major effect of flooding on agricultural lands in Kaharo sub county Kabale district (Table 4.2), 49% of the respondents recorded that damage to crops and food supplies were the effects of flooding in an area whereas 46% of the respondents mentioned that Famine was also an effect of flooding due to destruction of crops and other agricultural lands. …”
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The Role of Internal Auditing Practices on the Performance of Local Government: A Case of Central Division Kisoro Municipality. by Ngabire, Nobert

“…However, the researcher also used systematic sampling as it helped her come up with firsthand information from respondents. …”
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Public-Private Partnership and Early Childhood Education in Kasese District, Uganda. by Kategaya, Raymond Mwesigye, Adyanga, Akena Francis, Ocan, Johnson

“…Also, results showed that PPP in ECD enhanced communication ability whereby children were able to put up two words together as per caregiver guidance. …”
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Exploring the Integration of Nutrition Care Services into Health Care System in Ntungamo District. by Hope, Katusiime

“…It was a cross sectional descriptive study involving 196 respondents and carried out in one hospital and three HCIVs. Quantitative data was collected by using open ended questions and qualitative data was obtained through Focus Group Discussions, and Key Informant Interviews. …”
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Financial Innovations and Financial Inclusion Among Commercial Banks in Uganda: Case Study Of Kabale District. by Mpirirwe, Christine

“…This study was carried out to ascertain the impact of financial innovations by commercial banks on financial inclusion in Kabale district. …”
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Economic Background of Undergraduate Students and their Academic Performance at Kabale University. by Kyarikunda, Miria

“…Government need to increase on the fees bursaries to the needy students because major- ity of the parents are not able to pay school tuition on time due to irregular income and poverty. Suggestions on further study are; Similar studies should be carried out using other methods of data collection. …”
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The Suitability of Recycled Domestic Wastewater in Plain Concrete Production. by Orishaba, James

“…Concrete production is one of the activities that use a lot of water in its mix but fresh potable water is greatly reducing due to highly increasing population and industries in the world. …”
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Financial Inclusion and Refugees’ Self-Reliance: An Assessment for Women’s Economic Empowerment at Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Southwestern Uganda. by Mugisha, Abbas, Kaaya, Siraje

“…Many displaced populations failed to fi nd long-lasting solutions for rebuilding their lives. …”
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