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Contract management and value for money in health centre IIIs construction works in uganda. A case of Tororo district local government and Tororo municipal council in Tororo district
No full textxv, 99 p. ;This study sought to examine the relationship between contract management and value for money in the construction of health center IIIs in Tororo District covering Tororo District Local Government and Tororo Municipal Council. The objectives which guided the study were; to examine the relationship between contract implementation plan and value for money, to assess the relationship between contract monitoring and value for money, and to evaluate the relationship between contract completion schedule and value for money. The Principal Agency theory and institutional theory guided this study since these two theories resonated well with the study variables. The researcher used a cross sectional research design, in which both Quantitative and Qualitative research approaches were employed. The study population consisted of; accounting officers, PDU staff, Members of the user department, the contract managers/supervisors, contractors and the contracts committee members. The study population was 98 respondents from which a sample of 92 respondents was chosen (86 for quantitative and 6 respondents for qualitative). For quantitative study, 84 respondents returned the questionnaires constituting 97.6% response rate while for qualitative study, whereas for qualitative study only 4 respondents gave their responses during the interview sessions out of the targeted 6 respondents giving a response rate of 66.7%. The overall response rate for both qualitative and quantitative studies was 82.2%. The findings revealed a moderate and positive relationship between contract implementation plan and value for money (r = 0.625**, beta=.18.7, p<.05), the study also revealed that contract monitoring and value for money have a strong, positive and significant relationship (r=.729**, beta=.547, p<.05). Relatedly, a moderate and positive relationship was discovered between contract completion schedule and value for money was established (r=.506**, beta=.093, p<.05). The findings from the regression analysis further revealed that contract management (contract implementation plan, contract monitoring and contract completion schedule) account for 54.6% of value for money in TDLG. The remaining 45.4% was accounted by other factors outside the scope of this study. The researcher recommends that TDLG and TMC should ensure prompt payment of suppliers, regular supervision, use skilled staff in management of contracts and adopting an electronic system in which contractors with multiple contracts can be identified early. Also there is need to increase the staff in the engineering/works department and need to employ at least one technical person monitor of government contracts at each sub county to help supervise construction works to enable the local government attain value for money
Assessment of occupational safety and health measures and associated factors among Kyambogo and Uganda Christian University staff
No full textxii, 82 p. : ill. (col.) ;This study aimed to assess the common occupational health hazards, the level of implementation of occupational safety and health (OSH) measures and the associated factors among staff of universities in Uganda. This was a cross-sectional study that utilised both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect the data. The study involved 394 participants.
The factors that were significantly associated with the implementation of OSH measures were; working in the institution for 5-10 years (APR=0.83, 95% CI: 0.71-0.99), P-value = 0.036; working in the institution for >10 years (APR=0.72, 95% CI: 0.58-0.92), P-value = 0.007); knowledge on OSH (APR=0.70, 95%CI:0.59-0.83), P-value < 0.001; feeling very good about the OSH in place (APR=3.49, 95% CI:1.56-7.77), P-value=0.002 and commitment by the management (APR=1.77, 95% CI: 1.09-2.87), P-value=0.021. Similarly, factors that were found to influence the implementation of OSH measures from the qualitative findings included Working in the university for long hours, knowledge levels, presence of policies regarding OSH, and good leadership.
The study revealed that half of the respondents were exposed to occupational hazards ranging from ergonomic, physical, chemical and psychosocial hazards. In addition, more than half of the respondents reported a high implementation of occupational safety and health measures at the universities. Years of work at the institution, knowledge of OSH, perceptions regarding OSH, and commitment from management were significantly associated with the implementation of OSH measures. There is a need to prioritize OSH measures in Ugandan universities through staff training, policy enforcement, and good leadership and management commitment to promote a safer working environment for staff
The lay meaning (s) and understanding of depression among the middle-aged and elderly patients at Butabika Hospital. Implication for formal mental healthcare utilisation in Uganda
No full textThis article explores the lay meaning(s) and understanding of depression among middle-aged and elderly patients in Uganda and its impact on treatment seeking. Through an interpretive phenomenological approach, data was collected using in-depth interviews with purposively selected participants and analyzed using thematic content analysis. The findings revealed that depression with disruptive behaviors is regarded as “clan illness,” “witchcraft” or “madness” while depression with non – disruptive symptoms is perceived to be a “disease of thoughts” normative to life circumstances and aging. Conclusively, the cultural understanding of depression may imply that the western medical approach would be less recommended compared to traditional healing
Diversifying Research Methods in Studying Male Officer Perpetrated IPV in Sensitive Security Government Entities: A Case of Jinja Police Barracks in Uganda
No full textP. (1-22) ;Sensitive security government agencies present unique contexts and challenges for researchers. Entry into such spaces and fruitful engagement with participants demand particular research methodologies. In this piece we describe steps critical for navigating sensitive field sites by drawing on a multi-method qualitative approach that employed interviews, focus group discussions, and observations to study a police barracks in Uganda. Our overall goal is to guide readers on how to navigate contentious ethical research issues as well as challenges that might be encountered. We argue that researching sensitive security entities requires decolonial approaches that shift beyond traditional steps for conducting research to appreciating unique study-site contexts. Researchers further ought to understand the entity under study—its structure and mode of operation
School music program and peaceful co-existence of learners from refugee and host communities in Nakivale refugee settlement camp Isingiro district
No full textxiv, 141 p. : col.This study examines how school music program influences peaceful coexistence between refugee and host community of Nakivale Refugee settlement camp in Isingiro District. This study was motivated by rampant tension and conflicts within Nakivale refugee settlement community over common property resources. These tensions have been on for quite along time and have blocked social harmony. The objectives of the study include 1) To identify learners’ needs for peaceful co-existence in Nakivale Refugee settlement camp, 2) To examine the organization of School Music Programs in fostering peaceful coexistence in Nakivale refugee settlement camp. 3) To assess the teachers’ efficacy in using the school music programs for peaceful co-existence of refugees and the host communities in Nakivale Refugee settlement camp. 4) To examine the impact of School Music Programs on the learners and the community in fostering peaceful co-existence in Nakivale Refugee settlement camp. This study adopted a qualitative approach to describe lived music experiences in the selected government primary schools in Nakivale refugee settlement camp where the learners and the teachers were put at the fore front. Document review, observation, interview and focused group discussion methods were employed to generate data from parents, teachers and learners’ leaders. The study discovered that learners needs for coexistence included learning, social, and emotional needs. School Music Program (SMP) groups were formed based on nationality lines and native languages were used during (SMP) School Music Program instruction. Instructional resources used were obtained from the music rooms. Community was not engaged in music resource mobilization. School music program workplans and performances were guided by themes designed by War Child Canada. Music teachers were involved in instructional preparation. Music performances featured cohesion characteristics across the diversity of cultural backgrounds. However, the organization and implementation strategies yielded intra group rather than inter group coexistence. The funding organisations need to review the grouping mechanisms for active and positive oriented results. There is need to plan for all stake holders’ active engagements at all levels of music performance programs. The learners’ needs should help to inform the formulation of coexistence themes. When these are considered as vital, cross cultural harmonious living will be at the fore front
State of the underprivileged population : a case study of Uganda
No full textThis study investigates disparities in poverty levels, the
distribution of widows, the prevalence of working children, and
the demographics of the elderly population across different
regions in Uganda. Employing a descriptive research design
with a quantitative approach, the study relies on secondary
data sourced from published reports by the Uganda Bureau of
Statistics (UBOS). Key findings indicate significant regional
poverty-level variations between 2006 and 2017 (F = 18.616,
p < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in
the number of working children across regions (F = 0.818, p
= 0.542) or in the gender distribution of elderly individuals
across various sectors (mean difference = 13.2%, p = 0.3983).
Significant disparities were observed between rural and urban
areas in terms of access to basic amenities: blanket ownership
(mean difference = 27.4%, p < 0.001), shoe ownership (mean
difference = 31%, p < 0.001), and the frequency of consuming
three meals per day (mean difference = 17.6%, p < 0.001).
The study concludes with recommendations for targeted
poverty alleviation interventions, particularly in the northern
and eastern regions of Uganda
Exploring the implications of community engagements in ensuring access to safe borehole water in rural setting in Uganda
No full textxi, 116 p. : ill. (some col.) ;Groundwater is essential for human consumption, agriculture and industry, traditionally deemed safe due to natural filtration. However, increasing pollution and limited community participation in borehole development have raised contamination concerns in Uganda's rural districts like Arua, Nakaseke, Lyantonde and Bugweri, where this study was conducted. This research examined the relationship between community engagement and borehole water quality using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, water quality testing and geographical mapping. It assesses how community involvement in borehole site selection, construction, monitoring and maintenance influences water source protection and quality. A total of 530 structured questionnaires were analyzed to gauge engagement levels, while direct water quality analysis was conducted in Bugweri, with secondary data from Nakaseke, Lyantonde and Arua. Results show a significant link between community engagement and water quality, with better quality maintained in districts with higher community involvement. Factors like inadequate drainage and cracks around boreholes contributed to water contamination. For instance, Arua district showed a reduction in E. coli contamination with higher community adherence to borehole maintenance instructions. This study highlights the importance of active community participation in borehole development and maintenance for ensuring safe water access and improving public health, particularly during the wet season
Cultural identity and royal symbolism in Uganda: regalia in the investiture of the King of Buganda
No full textAs an invented tradition of Uganda, the investiture of the King of Buganda stands out as one of the defining practices impacting cultural identity and the expression of power in the country. The regalia emerges as an iconography of regal glory which serves to legitimize power. This paper addresses the following questions: first, how would the investiture of the King of Buganda be seen in the context of visual narratives of cultural identity in Uganda? Second, how did the regalia serve to legitimize the power of the monarch to elevate his socio-political status in the country? Third, how does the King of Buganda become recognizable through art and adornment? Using a reflective, multistranded approach, this essay studies the material culture of Buganda accession ceremonies by integrating interviews with coronation officiants and painted depictions by the lead author. We argue that the royal regalia of monarchs offers visual symbolism that is enduring and significant, deeply owing to an ‘invented’ tradition and enshrined customs in a people’s culture – in this case, of Buganda’s kings
Enhancing teacher capacity building: strategies for scaling success in child to child model
No full textThe pivotal role of early childhood teachers
in shaping children’s learning and
development underscores the need for
effective teacher capacity building. This
policy brief explores the challenges faced
in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in
Uganda, and presents a successful model
for scaling teacher capacity building
initiatives
Drawings for youth engagement in realizing a positive mindset in Kakatunda village, Rukiga district
No full textx, 67 p.The purpose of this research was to support the youth of Kakatunda village in Rukiga district by encouraging them to shift their mindset towards engaging in productive activities instead of remaining disengaged. Despite the rights of these young individuals to education and skill acquisition, a growing number of them were neither employed nor in school (NEET). Government policy on UPE, USE and TVET programs had not catered for most youth in Kakatunda in addressing their needs thus; necessitating immediate intervention. The study aimed to assess the extent of youth disengagement in Kakatunda village, explore reasons behind their withdrawal through narratives, and visually depict the youths' ideas for creating a positive work-oriented mindset. Employing a participatory visual design methodology, the researcher collected primarily descriptive data, relying on interviews and drawings facilitated by the researcher. The study's significance lay in sensitizing youth to the adverse consequences of disengagement, prompting them to recognize their untapped potential and contribute constructive ideas for their own development. The findings, comprise thirty drawings in general; thirteen of which are recorded in this report about collected narratives, were intended to influence government policy and stakeholders, in highlighting on appropriate interventions to engage the youth in productive endeavors. The rest of the Seventeen drawings were made by the researcher for his final exhibition. The research revealed an alarming level of disengagement that demanded urgent attention. To address this issue, the study recommended the establishment of vocational skills training programs and centers in the village. These centers would offer free practical courses in areas such as agriculture, carpentry, plumbing, and information technology, providing the youth with hands-on experience and useful skills for meaningful employment or entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship promotion emerged as a vital strategy. The study advocated for encouraging and supporting youth entrepreneurship through mentorship, business development training, and access to microcredit loans. Establishing a supportive ecosystem for young entrepreneurs, encompassing guidance and resources, was deemed crucial to effectively tackle the problem. Conclusively, the solution to youth disengagement in Kakatunda village will be the introduction and implementation of Free Vocational Education and Training