The relationship between LSM and ASM operators can be complex, fragile, and sometimes descend into hostility and conflict. The research identified the challenges of LSM-ASM co-existence in Mubende district, the gaps in mining policy and Mining Act, 2003 and Mining Regulations,2004 in mining industry and possibilities of the two parties mining together. This research took both a descriptive and quantitative survey design. Questionnaires, interviews and observation helped in identifying AUC mining (U) limited and ASM co-existence challenges, the gaps in mining policy and Mining Act (2003) and Mining Regulation (2004) in mining industry and possibilities of AUC mining (U) limited and ASM going back to work together. The survey shows that trespass, ASM reliance on AUC technology, lack of government on ground and redundancy of AUC ML are the main challenges to the relationship between AUC mining limited and ASM in Bukuya. If ASM is formalized by (value addition, financing ASM activities, organizing ASM into associations, granting ASM licenses, opening up jewelry shops), government presence on ground, and prioritizing infrastructure in the mining areas, will increase the possibilities of LSM and ASM mutual co-existence. For the gosvernment of Uganda to provide conducive environments for minerals investors, it is good that it has considerations (relocating ASM to new mining areas) for ASM during their eviction. It should additionally improve the social life of ASM operators by providing basic necessities of life such as, health, food and accommodation. The government should improve its monitoring and inspection programs on ASM gold mining since the ASM evade taxes leaving the state with no benefits. Formalization of ASM will increase the revenue collected from mining industry.

The study sought to investigate the role performance appraisal mechanisms play in enhancing performance of employees of Civil Aviation Authority-Uganda. The Specific objectives were; to determine the role 360 degree performance appraisal mechanisms play on the performance of employees of Civil Aviation Authority, to assess the role ranking method performance appraisal mechanisms play on the performance of employees of civil Aviation Authority, to examine the role forced distribution performance appraisal mechanisms play on the Performance of employees of Civil Aviation Authority. Case study design was to establish factors associated with certain occurrences, outcomes, conditions or types of behavior. This method enabled the researcher to have in-depth understanding of the real issues from the perspective of a cross-section of stakeholders. The method was also very appropriate because of limited time and resources, as it was impossible to investigate all the respondents. The study exploited both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Qualitative research design included the use of respondents’ responses from the study involving descriptions while quantitative research design involved the use of statistical data generated with frequency tables. These approaches enabled the researcher to get and analyze the relevant information concerning the study variables, Based on the study findings, the managers were aware of the importance and criticality of performance appraisal, and its ultimate effect on the motivation, loyalty, job satisfaction plus its big effect on the growth and success of the organization, so while documenting, communicating, and describing the job particulars, they were more concerned.

The study is about Energy consumption practices and financial performance of hotels in Uganda, focusing on Nican resort hotel Sseguku as a case study. The study was guided by the following objectives; to investigate the energy consumption practices used at Nican Resort Hotel Sseguku, to find out the factors which affect financial performance of Nican Resort Hotel Sseguku, to establish the relationship between energy consumption and financial performance of Nican Resort Hotel Sseguku. The study used different techniques and methods in data collection such as study design, study population, sample size, sampling methods, data sources, data collection methods and instruments, data presentation and interpretation of findings. The study findings indicates that Nican Resort use energy consumption practices that is aimed at reducing operation costs. it was pointed out that the hotel also use charcoal stoves in cooking as one of the methods of reducing on the high electricity bills that could arise out of using electricity for cooking food. Hotel use energy consumption in air conditioning at all times. Since the hotel receives guest from different parts of the world most especially tourists among them, need different room temperatures, it has prompted the hotel to use air condition at all times which has resulted into high electricity bills for Nican Resort Sseguku. Findings also indicated that management efficiency is effective in ensuring efficiency in financial performance of the Hotel. According to quality responses from the field which stated that management is the most forward-looking indicator of condition and a key determinant of whether a firm possesses the ability to correctly diagnose and respond to financial stress. The study concluded that the hotel also use charcoal stoves in cooking as one of the methods of reducing on the high electricity bills that could arise out of using electricity for cooking food The study recommended that Nican Resort Hotel Sseguku should emphasize energy awareness programs to establish a documented view of energy usage at the facility, production to realize financial performance. The study found that Nican Resort Hotel lack the skills, technology, or incentives to monitor and evaluate energy usage at even a facility.

This study was carried out in the community of Makindye Division after identifying the conditions youth in this area ace. The study had aimed at identifying the factors responsible for youth unemployment in Makindye Division and identifying the ways that can be put in place to combat these youth problems. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches in the searching for information. The findings are that; youth unemployment were found to be; lack of skills and experience, where youth lack required skills to be used in the employment section, negative attitude towards work among the youth. Over population, lack of relevant information and connections, limited resources to set up business for example capital and land among others. The study findings on problems faced by unemployed youth in Makindye Division were that; idleness, poverty, violence are among the problems faced by youth. While the consequences of youth unemployment are isolation from the community, deterioration of the country, global decrease in competitiveness, increase in stress leading to health problems etc. The findings on ways of addressing youth unemployment are; establishing enterprises incubation programmes, developing incentive education institutions and private generation and investing in job creation strategies. The study concluded that factors responsible for youth unemployment in Makindye Division can not only affect the youth but also the community at large, because it hinders development. The study also recommended the efforts that should be raised to help youth financially and practically equip them with skills to enable them create employment opportunities for themselves and reduce poverty levels and unemployment

The study was about the effect of women participation in income generating activities towards economic development in Masaka Town Council the objectives of the study were, To identify income generating activities among women in Masaka Town Council. To find out challenges that affect women participation in income generating activity. To examine appropriate strategies to improve on the women participation in income generating activities This chapter two the literature reviews of the study. It consists of theoretical, empirical review and the theoretical review provides the meaning of concepts and variables used in the study while the empirical part presents a thorough review of studies related to this, conducted by other scholars and researchers which show the relationship existing between independent and dependent variables used in the study The study employed a cross-sectional survey research design involving both qualitative and quantitative research methods of data collection. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire, interview and documentary reviews. Random sampling was used to select the sample. The study found out the on the income generating activities among women in Masaka Town Council are Poultry .Craftwork and Jewellery, Money Lending. Piggy among others could have much effect on women participation in income generating activities towards economic development, These strategies were activities that could be associated with aim of generating income and learning skills, Need for Assistance, Teach people to engage income generating activities, Inadequate Start-up Capital, Capacity building, which could be in turn used to create new inroads into improving income-generating and other areas like entrepreneurship. The study recommendations on providing assistance to these small enterprises, the emphasis must be on the provision of business development services In order for this strategy to succeed, that focuses on tapping the economic potential of women producers offer women the opportunity to join the labour force and to learn necessary, Capacity building, skills Government support Need for Assistance, Teach people to engage income generating activities, Inadequate Start-up Capital and encourage of women participation in income generating activities towards economic development .

This study set out to analyze challenges facing women’s participation in local council elections in Uganda with specific reference to the 2011 and 2016 elections in Mityana district. The study was guided by three objectives, namely: to investigate women’s attitudes toward their participation in local council elections, to analyze the challenges that hindered women participation in local council elections; to establish the opportunities for enhancing women’s effective participation in local council elections both as candidates and as voters. The study was carried out in four sub- counties and it adopted a case study design which study targeted a population of 100 respondents. Data from primary sources were gathered by use of questionnaires, focus group discussions and interviews where both qualitative and quantitative instruments were employed to analyze field data. The study found out those women’s attitudes toward their participation in local council elections was low due to lack of interest in electoral activities especially as candidates. Women also faced social-cultural, political, economic and election management challenges that hindered their participation both as candidates and voters. The study also found out that there were opportunities from different stakeholders that were available for women that enhanced their participation both as candidates and voters. The study therefore concluded that there was need for both men and women to be sensitized about the importance of joining local council elections, and for adult literacy programs that targeted mainly the women to lessen the illiteracy levels. There was also need for empowerment (socially, economically) so that women have enough resources to join local council elections and for women to be united as a group to fight for their rights. It was therefore recommended that government should increase the one third provisions to enable more women join local council elections. There was also need for continuous sensitization programmes to be put in place even after general elections; for the Electoral Commission to operate independently without any political of foreign influence and desist from practicing partisan politics; for the Electoral Commission to keep the electorate informed of upcoming electoral events, and for women to be empowered economically and to be united to fight for their rights.

In this study, the researcher intended to find out the role of Family Planning in Social-Economic Development in rural Uganda: A case study of Wobulenzi Town Council, Luweero District was used. The main objectives of the study were to establish the family planning methods commonly used in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luweero District, to find out the rural household development activities in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luweero District, to examine the role of family planning in rural household development in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luweero District. The case study design was used since it is the most common design for this kind of study to enable researcher get as much detail as possible on the topic. A sample of 67 respondents was selected using random and purposive sampling methods. Findings indicate that, Contraceptive use among women in urban areas is higher compared with women in rural areas. Variations in contraceptive use are generally not remarkable. Worth nothing is that the use of natural methods is not very high among women compared with other areas. From the study, it was revealed that there is natural mythonic method of family planning where the women and men rely on the natural cycle of menstruation to determine the ovulation and safe days when to have safe sex in which the woman would not conceive. According to the study, use of contraceptive pills had become popular with women. The swallowing of pills was used basically by the school girls, the unmarried and married females. Another equally important, safe and reliable method was the Depo Provera or injecta plan. The researcher recommends that Government should introduce free and accessible family planning services to the rural women so that they can be prompt in taking them on in a bid to reduce on the pregnancies and space the children well. There is still need to do more study on why there is low uptake of family planning services among men.

The study was about the role of functional adult literacy (FAL) centers towards illiteracy reeducation and focused on Mityana open proof FAL center as the case study. The study used three study objectives and these were to ascertain the effectiveness of FAL centers in enhancing education in the country, to examine the changes experienced by the beneficiaries of FAL education using Mityana open proof FAL center and to assess the relationship between FAL centers as an informal education system with the formal education centers. The study adopted a case study approach to obtain necessary data and examine the extent of stakeholder participation in the planning process. The study used iinterviews, observation, interview guide and self-Administered Questionnaire as data collection tools with the help of random sampling The study found out that centre offers a wide variety of study options in order to provide sustainable vocational skills also known as non formal education including Hair dressing and weaving, Tailoring and fashion designing, Carpentry and motor vehicle mechanics, Motor cycle repairing, Restaurant management and catering, Language learning and writing (English, Luganda and some mathematics.). it was also found out that some of the major challenges the centre continues to face is the low student retention rate especially among the females. While a big number of students is enrolled into the centre at the start of the first academic year only less than half go through till completion. The study recommended that further investment in the training of instructors, as well as the provision of material incentives, should make the FAL classes more effective and the programme more efficient. Efforts must be made to raise awareness about the benefits of the programme, in order to attract more participants from the target group.

This report is the presentation of the survival mechanism of the nineteen families of the Child Headed Families (CHFs) in Obalanga sub county, Amuria district. Such families result from the rapid increase in numbers of parental deaths leading to overburdening of the capacity of relatives, local government, community and non-governmental organizations to fulfill their traditional and mandated role of caring for the orphans. Most children living in child headed families have had both parents die in the preceding seven years; many of them receive regular visits and support from relatives, well wishers and the local government. Child-headed families represent a new coping mechanism in response to the impact of AIDS on communities, the civil wars specifically the LRA, child abandonments by the parents and the death of the single parent for those children who had single parent. It seems likely that once households headed by children start to appear in communities affected by AIDS and civil wars, their numbers and relative proportion will both rise as the cumulative total of orphans continues to increase. Though it is often assumed that the presence of these households in communities implies that extended family methods of support have broken down, this assumption has not been validated since there have been no previous studies of child-headed households. This study seeks to establish the survival mechanisms of child headed families in Obalanga Sub County. Through better understanding of existing coping mechanisms, appropriate methods of support to children living in especially difficult circumstances may be developed.