Browsing by Author "Robert, Mugabe"

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Community Participation and Performance of Local Revenue Collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government, Western Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023) Najunah, Charles; Robert, Mugabe; Mpairwe, Anthony
The study investigated the relationship between community participation and the performance of local revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government. The study employed a correlational research design. The target population included 250 people, comprising business personnel, political leaders, and council administrators, identified through tax collection registers at the town council offices. A sample size of 152 respondents was accessed to fulfill the research objectives. The researcher gathered primary data using both questionnaires and interview guides. Descriptive statistics, in the form of tables, were used to illustrate the data. Pearson coefficient correlation tests were conducted to examine the relationships between variables. The study findings were statistically significant at (0.001 < 0.05), indicating that citizen mobilization played an essential role in revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council. Similarly, the study findings were statistically significant at (0.021 < 0.05), signifying that public sensitization played a crucial role in revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council. It's worth noting that this result was statistically significant at (0.001 < 0.05), which meant that citizens' consultations about revenue collection policies and practices had a positive impact. In conclusion, there was a strong association between community participation and the performance of local revenue collection in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District Local Government. It is recommended that the government allocate resources and support the implementation of citizen mobilization programs to further enhance revenue collection in local governments.
The Effects of Credit Terms on Loan Performance of SACCOS in Mbarara City
(Bishop Stuart University, 2021) Wilberforce, Bamwite; Robert, Mugabe; Atwiine, Daniel Wanito; Bishop Stuart University
The study was carried out on the effects of credit terms on loan performance of savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) in Uganda: A case study of selected SACCOs in Mbarara City. The study adopted both a Case study and cross-sectional research designs with a population size of 429 consisting of directors, managers and employees. The total sample size was 207. The study used simple random to select both employees and board members while purposive sampling used to select managers. Questionnaires were administered to 189 both employees and board members while 18 SACCO managers were interviewed. Data was analysed both quantitatively using SPSS 20 and qualitative approach thematically. The study found out that Credit management (credit terms, client appraisal have a high significant effect on loan performance of SACCOs in Mbarara City. However, credit risk control as credit management practice has a low significant effect on loan performance. The study recommends that SACCOs in Mbarara City should employ credit management practices like loan insurance, monitoring system of clients in their SACCOs, clear policy of joint liability between clients and SACCOs, independent risk screening teams to assess clients, and restructuring some loans for struggling clients before selling off their collaterals in order to reduce on the rate of non-performing loans thus increasing their loan performance. Key words: Credit terms, Loan Performance
Employee Training and Job Satisfaction in Western Uganda
(AJP", 2022) Crispus, Tashobya; Robert, Mugabe; Bernard, Begumisa; Pereez, Nimusima; John, Rwakihembo
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of employee training on employee job satisfaction in Western Uganda with a focus on Mbarara University of science and technology (MUST). Methodology: A mixed methods approach and cross-sectional design were used. The study population were composed of academic and non-academic staff members of MUST. Researchers were guided by Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table to come up with a sample size of 230, and selected the sample using Simple random sampling technique. Self-administered Questionnaire and interview guide helped in collection of data; then after collected data were processed and analysed using SPSS version 20. . Findings: Study results show a significant and moderate positive relationship between on-job training, off-job training and job satisfaction (r=.381, p<.Ol) and (r=.308, p<.Ol) respectively for on-job training and off-job training. . Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study makes a unique contribution to human resource training and development literature by providing context-based evidence on the positive relationship that exist between employee training and job satisfaction in public institutions in western Uganda. Practitioners in these institutions are anticipated to gain new insights on the vital role of employee training towards elevating satisfaction levels of staff. The study recommended that public higher learning institutions in western Uganda re-orient their strategic focus to training and development needs of their staff if they are to achieve their set targets. This is justified because this study has found out that such practices help them keep their staff morale boosted which apparently affects the way they render services to their clients
Farmer Mobilization through Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmers Welfare in Western Uganda
(International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, 2022-04-04) Robert, Mugabe; Boaz, Namanya; Miton, Nuwabimpa
This study was initiated to investigate roles (services) of agricultural cooperatives towards farmer’s welfare in Western Uganda. The general objective of the study was to assess the role of agricultural cooperatives towards promoting farmer’s welfare in Western Uganda. Out of the target population, the sample size was 196 respondents, purposive and simple random sampling were utilized to select respondents. The study employed cross sectional research design that used qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection. Questionnaires were used to obtain data from farmers and interview guide was used to get data from key informants. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The key findings of the study indicated that there was a significant effect of farmer mobilization through group formation, resources access in terms of inputs that has resulted into increased outputs which has led to increased incomes and thus improved farmers’ welfare. From the study, it was recommended that cooperatives should enhance the members benefits in order motivate them to remain as members but also attract non-members to join the cooperatives if their welfare is to be improved. Sustainably through agriculture as a business activity.
The Impact of Job Training on Employee's Satisfaction
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022-12-27) Crispus, Tashobya; Pereez, Nimusima; Robert, Mugabe; Bernard, Begumisa
This study examined the relationship between on-job and off-job training on employee job satisfaction at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Western Uganda. To be able to realise the study objectives, a cross- sectional survey design, quantitative in nature was adopted. The targeted population comprised the employees of MUST where a sample of 230 respondents was chosen guided by Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires through telephone interview in order to adhere to Corona Virus pandemic guidelines related to social distancing. Simple random sampling technique was adopted during sample selection. Data collected was analysed using the analysis function of the Statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS version 20). The study findings indicate a moderate positive and significant relationship between on-job training/ off-job training and job satisfaction. On-job training predicted job satisfaction to the tune of 14% compared to 9% variation in job satisfaction caused by off-job training. On the basis of observation that the case institution does not organize trainings for supervisors on how to conduct appraisals, the study recommends that human resource (HR) practitioners and policy makers inculcate trainings for supervisors on how to conduct performance appraisals in order to equip supervisors with sufficient performance appraisal skills to be able to appropriately identify employee training needs. Future research may carry out a long tudinal study to test how on-job and off-job training predict job satisfaction in a private higher learning institution setting in another country