St. Ignatius University Kabale Digital Repository (IGUKADR)
IGUKADR preserves research output from the St. Ignatius University community
Communities in IGUKADR
Select a community to browse its collections.
Recent Submissions
The impact of internal controls on SACCO performance in Rukiga, Uganda
(Annals of Management and Organization Research, 2022) Kiconco, Patience; Agaba, Moses; Turyasingura, John Bosco; Kabagambe, Jesse David
Purpose: The research on the internal controls of Rukiga SACCO was conducted in Rukiga District to examine the segregation of duties, determine the impact of independent checks, and assess the risk management on the financial performance of the organization.
Research methodology: This research was carried out after the cross-sectional survey. The bivariate correlations between the predictor components and the dependent variable were examined using a Pearson correlation matrix, and a linear regression model was used to fit the data.
Results: The regression model results showed that segregation of duties (R=762), independent checks (R=676), and risk management (R=899) had beneficial influence on Rukiga SACCO performance. Furthermore, the performance was impacted by risk management, separation of roles, and independent checks.
Limitations: The structured questionnaire, which was administered by the participant, served as the primary data collection tool. The probability of non-responses occurred due to the loss of control over the questionnaire after submission to respondents. This situation had a significant impact on the data analysis and the generalizability of the findings.
Contribution: Task segregation, independent auditing, and risk management should be considered to achieve loan portfolio expansion, profitability development, and market share increase, which were crucial elements of Rukiga SACCO performance.
Research ethics and research publications in institutions of higher learning in Uganda: A case of Southwestern Uganda
(ERIC, 2025) Turyasingura, John Bosco; Agaba, Moses; Kabagambe, Jesse David; Migande, Vicient; Turinawe, Francis; Atukwase, Jasper
The study aimed to investigate the effect of research ethics on research publication among institutions of higher learning in southwestern Uganda. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. Because the study included quantitative and qualitative methods, it was able to examine the relationship between the variables under investigation. A sample of 285 respondents was selected using purposive sampling and simple random selection techniques. The quantitative and qualitative information from the respondents was analyzed using theme analysis and SPSS Version 23.0. Quantitative results were presented in tables as descriptive statistics, correlations, and regressions based on the study's aim. The study found that research publications are positively impacted by research publications (r =0.862, P0.01). With these findings, the study contributes to the current heated discussion over the impact of research ethics limits on the success of research publications at institutions of higher learning in southwestern Uganda by providing actual data that has been largely lacking. If the study's recommendations are to be followed, institutions of higher learning in southwestern Uganda should work with the academic staff to put more emphasis on research ethics and research publications.
Effect of Corporate Governance on Performance of SACCOs in Rubanda District South Western Uganda
(International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, 2023) Turyasingura, John Bosco; Agaba, Moses
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of corporate governance on the performance of SACCOs, in Rukiga District. SACCO governance was a predictor variable and performance of SACCOs was the study's outcome variables. A crosssectional survey was the precursor to the study. Quantitative and qualitative analysis were combined with the collection and analysis of data from 109 respondents. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were used in the analysis, which was done on three different levels. Frequency tables were employed to portray the data as descriptive analysis required presentation of a single variable and its characteristics. A Pearson correlation matrix was used to determine the correlations between the predictor factors and the dependent variable at the bivariate level. The modified predictor variables for corporate governance were regressed against the dependent variable at the multivariate level (performance of SACCOs). To fit the data, a linear regression model was employed. Corporate governance (coef. = 0. 532) has a positive influence on the performance of SACCO in Rukiga District, according to research results from the regression model. The key finding of this study is that corporate governance significantly affects SACCOS performance. The study therefore suggests that in order to ensure the sustainability of SACCO performance in Rubanda District, greater emphasis should be placed on implementing corporate governance.
Resourcing and the sustainability of Donor funded Potatoes Projects in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda
(Special Journal of Politics and Economic Sustainability, 2022) Turyasingura J.B.; Agaba M.; Orach-Meza F.; Zombire R.; Kyabarongo B.
Background: Poor sustainability of funded potato projects occasioned by nonparticipation of potato farmers in local resourcing of funded potato projects continue to discourage donors from more investments because previously funded projects are not sustainable. Understanding the local participation-related project resourcing factors will be of profound significance in restoring the confidence of donors in the funding of potato projects. Objective: To determine the effect of participatory local resourcing on the sustainability of donor-funded potato projects in Kabale District. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a descriptive survey design, and it used potato farmers as the unit of analysis. Data were collected by administering questionnaires survey a sample population of 196 potato farmers. Structural equation modeling was used to test hypotheses. Results: Largely for all the paradigms of project resourcing (land, cost sharing, organic fertilizer and labour) donor funded potato projects have got challenges of sustainability Conclusion: Project resourcing affects the sustainability of donor-funded potato projects in Kabale District Recommendations: For effective sustainability of donor-funded potato projects, donors should allow potato project beneficiaries to participate in the project resourcing through the provision of land, inorganic manure, as well as cost-sharing so they know that, they have a stake in the project they are implementing.
I am alone and isolated”: a qualitative study of experiences of women living with genital fistula in Uganda
(Springer, 2015) Barageine, Justus Kafunjo; Beyeza-Kashesya, Jolly; Byamugisha, Josaphat K.; Tumwesigye, Nazarius Mbona; Almroth, Lars; Faxelid, Elisabeth
Background: Globally, 2–3 million women are estimated to have a genital fistula, with an annual incidence of
50,000–100,000 women. Affected women remain silent within their communities, and their experiences often go
unnoticed. Our objective was to explore the experiences of Ugandan women living with genital fistulas to
understand how their lives were affected and how they coped with the condition.
Methods: We conducted 8 focus group discussions (FGDs) with 56 purposively selected women with a genital
fistula seeking treatment at Mulago Hospital, Uganda. Data were transcribed and analysed using qualitative content
analysis.
Results: Women with a fistula were living a physically changed and challenging life, living socially deprived and
isolated, living psychologically stigmatised and depressed, and living marital and sexual lives that were no longer
joyful. The women’s experiences were full of life changes and coping strategies, and they used both problem- and
emotion-focused coping strategies to deal with the challenges. They devised ways to reduce the smell of urine to
reduce the stigma, rejection and isolation. While trying to cope, the women found themselves alone and isolated.
Women either isolated themselves or were isolated by society, including by close relatives and their husbands.
Their sex lives were no longer enjoyable, and generally, women felt a loss of their marital and sexual rights.
Conclusion: Women with a fistula make adjustments in their lives to cope with the physical, social, psychological
and sexual challenges. They use both problem- and emotion-focused coping to minimise their sense of isolation, as
well as the rejection and stigma associated with fistula. These findings are essential for counselling patients, families
and community members affected by a fistula. In similar contexts, health programmes should go beyond fistula
closure and target communities and families to reduce the stigma and isolation faced by women with genital
fistula.