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Income Diversification Strategies, Cultural Values and Livelihood Improvement in Cattle Rearing House Holds of Kiruhura District, Southwestern Uganda
(International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 2025-07) Mukago Dan; Muhumuza Benon; Asiimire Donah
The study was about the Income Diversification Strategies, Cultural Values and Livelihood Improvement in Cattle Rearing House Holds of Kiruhura District, Southwestern Uganda. The study objectives were; (1) to examine the effect of mixed farming and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households (2) to examine the effect of agroforestry and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households (3) to examine the effect of savings and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households (4) to examine the effect of perceptions, beliefs and livelihood improvement in cattle rearing households in Kiruhura district. The study was anchored on the Cultural Belief Systems theory of Oscar Lewis 1(958). Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional design where quantitative and qualitative research methods were utilized. The study involved 100 respondents across the two sub counties of KKikatsi and Kitura in Kiruhura district. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select the study participants. Qualitative data was collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and the data there of was analysed using SPSS. While qualitative data was collected using interview guides and was analysed thematically. Findings: The study found that there was weak positive correlation between mixed farming and livelihood improvement. It also found that there is no significant relationship between agroforestry practices and livelihood improvement in the cattle households. Moreover, that there was a significant and positive association between savings and livelihood improvement among cattle rearing households. It was also found that enhancing positive perceptions and beliefs among cattle rearing households is associated with significant improvements in their livelihoods Conclusion: The study concluded that engaging in multiple income-generating activities enhances improvement in livelihood standards among the cattle rearing households. The study recommended strengthening local market systems by improving road infrastructure and establishing fair trading practices.
Women Savings Groups and Household Welfare :
(International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2025-10) Apollo Abareeba; Asiimire Donah; Mpairwe Anthony
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the contributions of women's savings groups to household welfare, using a case study of selected women groups in Nyakayojo, Mbarara City Southwestern Uganda. The following were specific objectives of this study: To examine how the use of technology (mobile phones) by women's groups affects the well-being of their families; To find out how the ability of women's groups to adapt to changes (like high prices or new trends) affects their families' welfare; To determine how the leadership and management of these women's groups influence the wellbeing of their households. This study employed a qualitative case study research design adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Key findings indicate that technology, primarily mobile money and communication tools, is not merely a convenience but a transformative force that directly enhances household welfare. It was also found out that a group's resilience is fundamentally tied to its adaptive capacity, which manifests through both financial and social mechanisms. The study further revealed that sound leadership, characterized by inclusive Decision-making and transparent Resource Management is the bedrock upon which all other group strengths are built. The study concluded by stating that technology is a powerful catalyst for welfare: The use of mobile money and digital communication tools by women's savings groups significantly improves household welfare by ensuring timely access to healthcare, securing educational continuity, enhancing income stability, and protecting savings. It operationalizes the financial inclusion advocated in Uganda's National Financial Inclusion Strategy.