Cooperative Association as a Tool for Rural Development and Poverty Reduction in Rwanda: A Study of Abahuzamugambi ba Kawa in Maraba Sector by Adebayo, Sanni T., Onuoha Helen Chinedum, Christopher S.P. Dabo, Pascal Harelimana

“…The findings of the study is on the rural cooperatives association and the need for education programming in the areas of cooperative member ownership and ways in which to increase participation in decision making.The cooperative associations have proven to be the best means to realise developmental goals, and poverty reduction working in a humble way at grassroot levels. …”
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Project Monitoring and Evaluation in the Sustainability of Donor-Funded Potato Projects in Kabale District, Uganda by Turyasingura, John Bosco, Moses, Agaba, Meza, Orach, Zombeire, Regis, Kyabarongo, Benon

“…Data was collected in the means of administering a questionnaire survey from a sample of 196 potato farmers. …”
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Citrus Fruit Farmers’ Adaptation Capacities to Climate Variability in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda. by Achuu, Simon Peter, Nachuha, Sarah, Nakizito, Joweria, Musoke, Semakula Henry, Opedes, Hosea Enos

“…Over the past three decades the government of Uganda prioritized fruits growing in Teso sub-region as a means to promote socioeconomic development. However, climate variability threatens the realization of this initiative and yet inadequate research has been done to address this gap. …”
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Integration of local knowledge systems and decision on land use allocation among rural households in South Africa by Muhammad, Mubbin, Lobina G, Palamuleni, Tabukeli, Musigi Ruhiiga, Syed, Atif Bokhar

“…The present study portrayed that the focus of scientific investigations is growing towards assessments based upon environmental knowledge system. The study aimed to understand the interactions between local knowledge systems and decision on land use allocation among rural households in South Africa. …”
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A literature review of climate-smart landscapes as a tool in soil- water management in Sub-Saharan Africa by Turyasingura, Benson, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Atuhaire, Abraham, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba, Akatwijuka, , Rogers

“…In Sub-Saharan Africa, effective social landscape governance necessitates a certain amount of social capital, including trust and agreed-upon standards. Climate-smart landscapes are key to successful soil and water management but little effort have been made to critically improve effective soil and water resources. …”
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Internet Usage and Academic Performance of Students At Uganda Martyrs University Kabale Campus. by Niwashaba, Brendah

“…The researcher recommended that there should be provision of solar power and adequate internet services to enhance access to information needed by the students which in turn will have a positive effect on their academic performance.…”
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An Assessment of The Factors Affecting Pupils' Performance in English Language in Primary Leaving Examinations in Selected Primary Schools of Southern Division Kabale Municipality... by Tusiime, Emily

“…The researcher therefore concluded that the school policy on language helps to improve pupils' attitudes which in turn influences their performance in English. The research further concluded that the presence of learning materials was important in enhancing pupils' performance in English. …”
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Influence of Poverty on Female Youth Prostitution in Uganda: The Experiences of Young Women Residing in Kigongi Ward, Kabale Municipality. by Mbabazi, Ruth, Adebayo, Sanni T

“…Recommendation:People from developing nations must be given legal chances to migrate, with consideration for the economic interests of both the receiving nation and the immigrants themselves.…”
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Interface between biomedical and traditional systems of treatment and care among HIV positive fisher folk in two fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda by Christopher, Tumwine, Peter, Aggleton, Stephen, Bell

“…While studies have examined lifestyles and risk, much remains to be understood about help and health seeking experiences, including the combined use of biomedical and traditional health care. …”
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High-Prevalence Stunting in Preschool Children (1–5 Years) Attending Selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area-Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda by Douglas, Mugarura, Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Hellen, Kinyi, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Sam, Tumwesigire, Andrew, Ndamira

“…+e prevalence of stunting among children in Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa is still high, and if Uganda is to achieve the food- related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it must urgently invest in improving nutrition and sanitation. …”
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School Management Committee and The Implementation of Universal Primary Education in Primary Schools. A Case of Nakaseke Central Constituency, Uganda. by Isingoma, Tomson

“…Also findings showed that the level of UPE implementation is low as measure from the administrative, government and parents’ response rates although the implementation rate of UPE is still demanding as the turn up rate is less than 50%. Significantly, the study concludes that there is a relationship between the roles of SMCs and implementation of UPE in schools in Nakaseke Central Constituency because a positive linear correlation was observed at r= +0.693’. …”
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An Empirical Study of Bugs in Eclipse Stable Internal Interfaces. by Simon, Kawuma, Nabaasa, Evarist, Bamutura, David Sabiiti, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…We discovered that over 79.8% of classes containing old stable non-API methods have zero bugs. Results from this study can be used by both interface providers and users as a starting point to analyze which interfaces are well tested and also estimate how much work could be involved when performing bug fixing for a given eclipse release.…”
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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

“…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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The Effect of Interest Rate on the Profit Ability of Microfinance Institutions in Rubanda District: A Case Study of Kihanga Mparo SACCO Hamurwa Branch. by Amanya, Anthony

“…SACCOs are recommended to adopt information and communication technologies in their businesses because the development of information and communication technology is central, not only for production but also for trade facilitation in both local and international markets. By all means, the government should strive to do everything possible to improve the Microfinance Institutions in which SACCO members operate by improving infrastructure, thus road networks, buildings, and communication technologies. …”
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Impact of Taxes on Performance of Small-Scale Business Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Katusiime, Allen

“…The study further revealed that taxes mainly affects the performance of Small business enterprises through lost sales during closure of the business premises by URA, the loss of machinery and equipment due to delay in remitting the tax and the loss of capital due to the fines imposed by URA onto Small business enterprises that default on their tax obligation. …”
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Effect of Poverty and Child Prostitution in Kamuganguzi Sub¬-county Kabale District. by Katusiime, Marvellous

“…Based on the results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed that the role poverty plays in child prostitution in the Kamuganguzi sub-county includes Poverty is the primary driving force behind women becoming prostitutes, limited and extremely scarce opportunities for women Leads to prostitution, populations experiencing extreme poverty leads to prostitution, families suffering from poverty are purposely targeted by traffickers as a means of exploitation resulting to poverty, some parents sell their children. …”
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Procurement Planning and Performance of Public Entities in Uganda: A Case Study of Kisoro District Local Government. by Harerimana, Ronald

“…Primary data was collected from procurement officers and staff from the accounts/ finance department using both questionnaires and an interview guide. Secondary data was mainly obtained from annual reports, manuals, the PPDA Act, 2003, policy guidelines, and journals among others. …”
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Translating Runyankole- Rukiga Folktales Into English. by Tukaheebwa, Miria

“…Folktale translation have helped to avail information to communities in that it gives the inner meanings of different folktales and then users get to know which lesson they get from them. …”
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Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on School Girl Education in Primary Schools in Katuna Town Council Kabale District. by Tumwebaze, Costance

“…Based on the study findings, the majority of 90 percent were still in school meaning that being in school usually safeguards teens from becoming pregnant It was also found that 82.8% of the participants indicated that early pregnancy altered their school performance by minimizing their time of study. …”
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The Effect of Wildlife Conservation to the Surrounding Community in Nyamagabe District: A Case Study of Nyungwe National Park. by Vestine, Batamuliza

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