In Uganda, urban dwellers are faced with a constant burden of food shortages even when some of them carry out urban agriculture in order to sustain themselves and with a number of factors influencing the urban agriculture the people living in the urban areas are in turn affected. This study was conducted in Kawempe division, Kampala district with the key objective of assessing factors that influence urban agriculture. Specifically, the study examined the factors influencing urban agriculture and the study used the mixed methods approach with quantitative and qualitative methodologies with data having been collected from 185 respondents to obtain information on food access, food availability, food utilization and food sustainability. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, involving percentages and frequencies and inferential statistics- Mann Whitney U-test and also a logistic regression analysis. The logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors influencing urban agriculture among the urban population. The study reveals that a number of factors including gender, age, education, proximity to markets, experience and Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) policy on crop and animal husbandry influenced urban agriculture among the people. The policy recommendations include the government putting forward sustainable and favorable policies to enable urban agriculture (UA) among the urban populations and also agricultural extension services on UA should be facilitated to increase the farmers‘ knowledge and skills.

Music as a tool in empowering vulnerable children has to Uganda in different contexts. This study was carried out to examine the role of music in empowering vulnerable children in Kampala. The study documented the attitudes and perceptions of vulnerable children regarding music therapy programs in which they are engaged and also to bring to light the benefits and challenges in using music as an empowering tool to vulnerable children. A qualitative approach was used and purposive sampling techniques were employed. Data were collected using personal interviews, audio and video recordings, documentary research and photography. The findings of the study revealed that, music empowers young children and provides them with opportunities to develop talents and social and life skills that enable them to express themselves creatively. In addition, music provides the children with a safe environment, boosts their memory, promotes a positive mood and makes them become good leaders through their acquired self-confidence. Study findings are discussed in terms of their implications to establishing music programs in organizations, pedagogical approaches and their general usefulness in the lives of vulnerable children.

The study aimed at creating an online catalogue for Makerere College School Library that can help to serve its users at all times. The objectives that guided the project study were to find out the challenges faced by Makerere College School when using a manual library system, To identify the different types of library collection in MACOS, To catalogue 100 information materials that requires cataloguing, To identify and customize the software for creating the online catalogue and To create the Makerere College School Library Catalogue. The study was conducted at Makerere College School on Makerere Hill road, Kampala and the study was limited to finding out the challenges faced by MACOS library when using a manual system, identifying the different types of library collection in MACOS, identifying and customizing the software for creating the online catalogue, creating the Makerere College school library catalogue. The study used case study research design while adopting qualitative research approach and the researcher was working with a population of over 978 respondents. The sample size composed of 77 respondents, 2 librarians, 48 students, 12 class teachers and 12 non class teachers. Data collection methods include; informative interview and focus group discussion. Data was analyzed and presented using the different data presentation methods that enabled the researcher to eliminate any erroneous data, ethical considerations which include informed consent, confidentiality and openness. The findings revealed that Makerere College School Library does not have an online catalogue, the library uses manual system for managing books and are stored on the shelves of which this is faced with challenges like time consuming, theft, and outdated information materials. The study shows that the few respondents didn’t visit the school library on a regular basis due to limited books and the students were recommended to buy their own books as they join the school and they spend most of their time reading their own books and notes, out dated books, inadequate space and lack of awareness. Therefore, from the findings, I can conclude that the influence of the online catalogue in the library is more important for the growth of the library and information services to academic schools. The study recommended that the management of Makerere College School Library should adopt the proposed system because of its many benefits.

The Board of Directors has been the black box of company law in large companies with numerous and dispersed shareholding bodies, the central management of the company’s business is necessary in the hands of the board. Yet company law has traditionally specified very little about how this body should operate. The idea that the board is central to the operation of companies was recognized from the beginning by the development of wide range of duties which apply to directors who undertake to act on behalf of the company. However, the questions of which functions should be assigned to the board and how the board should organize itself for the effective discharge of those duties were ones that company law did not seek to answer. The role of the board is to plan and strategize goals and objectives for the short- and long-term good of the company and to put mechanisms in place to monitor progress against the objectives. To this regard, board directors must review, understand and discuss the company's goals. In particular, the board relies on independent directors to challenge the board's perspectives to ensure sound decision-making. In essence, board directors act as stewards of the company that govern for the present times and provide guidance and direction for the future. It's in the board's best interest to develop good working relationships with managers. Corporations run best when the board and senior management hold the same perspectives on strategy, priorities and risk management. Communication is a vital component of good corporate governance. Boards must communicate clearly and in a timely manner to develop a sense of mutual confidence and trust with their managers. It's important for board directors to be having regular conversations with managers about risk mitigation and prevention. Managers need to understand risks so that they can put processes in place to protect the company. The objective of this study was to undertake a comprehensive review of Uganda’s legal framework regarding the structure, functions and powers of Boards of Directors, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of such framework and recommending changes aimed at addressing any such inadequacies. The findings of this study are as follows: Chapter I, introduces the study and gives an extensive and detailed background to the area of study and its significance. Chapter II reviews Uganda’s corporate legal and institutional governance framework and the findings are that corporate governance issues in Uganda relate to the role of the board, accountability of the board to both shareholders and stakeholders, and financial malpractices, which have led to the collapse of many organisations in Uganda as a result of poor corporate governance practices. The chapter also deduces that the corporate governance legal regime in Uganda is important because it underscores the crucial role of the board of directors of any company and the significance of good accounting standards. Chapter III analyses the international codes like the Cadbury report in the United Kingdom, The UK Corporate governance Code, Kings Reports of South Africa and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of the United States, among others. The findings are that corporate governance has developed tremendously around the globe often in reaction to corporate scandals. As it develops it creates new laws, regulations and codes both at a national, regional, sector specific and international level which countries like Uganda have adopted as best practices for corporate governance. Chapter IV analyses the code of corporate governance in the two African countries of South Africa and Kenya in a comparative study with the Companies Act, 2012. The findings are that the code of corporate governance of Uganda under the Companies Act, 2012 in comparison to its counter-parts in South Africa and Kenya is strenuous and not easy to implement especially with regards to private companies where it is voluntary to adopt the said codes into the articles of association of such companies. Finally, Chapter V draws conclusions from the research gathered in the preceding chapters and makes recommendations of how best the code of corporate governance in Ugandan under the Companies Act can be improved to enable the Board of Directors effectively and efficiently carry out its role. The recommendations of this study included inter alia; Sanctions on conflict of interests; Relations with Shareowners and key stakeholders; Selection of board members with skills and experience; Mandatory Corporate Governance Structure for Private Companies; Amendment of Table F to the Companies Act, 2012; Compliance and Enforcement of the code of corporate governance under the Companies Act, 2012, among others.

Characterization in moral lessons about hard work in selected folktales among the Bagwere culture is a study aimed at establishing the role of governments participatory in developing the Bagwere folk tales in Uganda. This is based on the motive of promoting Hard work among the citizens starting with the growing children. There is a need to instil good morals in the children to work very hard in order to achieve great things in life. This research was guided by three study objectives and implied research questions namely; the activities and services provided by the traditional leaders and the essence of enhancing intellectual development in children. The research was based on six parts under which folktales were grouped in twos, seeking to answer some three-research questions and these parts were described as: “How do the different characters in folktales lead to the development of children’s morality?” How do children differentiate between the good and bad characters in the folktales? Which kind of moral lessons boost a child understands to intellectual development? The research explored the Bagwere society within different localities, involving interactions with them through interviews, questionnaires and enjoying the folktales being told by different people in their homes who managed to willingly contribute to the availing of their burning and most loved folktales. In this case, I also managed to find out what different people say about the current situation of the COVID 19 pandemic. This was not part of the research but there was a link with the moral lessons in the folktales that were being told to me. How is the Mugwere man deep in the village of Kebula containing the spread of the Corona virus? A study on determining the impact of these tales on the intellectual development of children was carried out on a sample of adults aged between 26-70 years of age. The choice was made following the testimonies and experience gained by these people. They had a lot to speak about their past years and how they have lived to make many years as observed. This research would not be so effective if done with young children who are still in the process of being told the stories and their development, which is still taking form. Specific methods were employed to carry out these research and they include; Collection of data about the folktales through the use of questionnaires, Interviewing people physically, Performance recording, Non-participant observation, Note taking to mention but a few. The data collected during this study has been properly analyzed.

The study evaluated the effect of inclusion of pregelatinized cassava flour on bread quality. High quality cassava flour (HQCF) was extruded at different moisture content of 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40%. Bread prepared from blends of HQCF and wheat flour was evaluated to determine the suitability of pregelatinized HQCF as a partial replacement for wheat flour. Bread was prepared using ratios 0:100, 10:90, 20:80 and 30:70 HQCF: wheat flour respectively. The bread loaves were assessed for their physical and sensory properties. The results showed that feed moisture and substitution level in wheat bread during extrusion influenced specific volume crumb hardness and oven spring Texture analysis results confirmed a positive effect of partial substitution by pregelatinized cassava flour in bread on retarding staling while the denser structure of the pregelatinized starch bread prevented the same positive impact on texture and staling. Results indicate that increase in feed moisture and substitution level in wheat bread increases crumb hardness, Increase in substitution and extrusion feed moisture treatment increase specific volume of bread. Increase in feed moisture during extrusion and substitution percentage lowered the ability of the bread to hold the gas through the oven.

This study was carried out to establish the level of awareness and adherence towards Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in secondary schools and surrounding communities in Kyankwanzi district. 140 respondents were selected, among those; 70 were from the surrounding communities, 70 were secondary school learners, and 10 were secondary school administrators, 8 secondary schools were selected for the study. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and observations sheets. This study sought to examine the following objectives; to establish the level of awareness of the people in Kyankwanzi District about SARS-CoV2, to establish the avenues through which the people in Kyankwanzi District acquire awareness about SARS-CoV2, and to establish the effectiveness of the strategies put forward to stop the spread of SARS-CoV2 in Kyankwanzi District. The aim of the study was to establish the level of awareness of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 among people in Kyankwanzi District. This study will help common men to understand the intensity of infection and its symptoms and precaution. The study has revealed that the people of Kyankwanzi are aware of what corona virus is, and Covid 19, this has been through knowing how the disease is transmitted like through body contact, through air, and touching contaminated surfaces. Also knowing the signs and symptoms like headache, sneezing, high temperature and coughing. The people of Kyankwanzi further are quite aware of how it is controlled that is through social distancing, wearing a face mask and so many others. this has been due to the massive awareness through Television, radio, Newspapers, internet, Local health workers and posters. The people of Kyankwanzi have continued to adhere to the standard operating procedures whereby majority have continued to put on a mask when in public, washed their hands many times a day and have sanitized many times a day. A substantial number of people in Kyankwanzi face challenges while adhering to the standard operating procedures, these challenges include difficulty breathing, pain on ears for wearing a mask, expensive to observe, and irritating smell of masks and sanitizers

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The main objective of this study was to assess change in maize price and its effect on farmer’s income. Specifically, the research examines the trend of maize prices and marketed production in Uganda during the period between 2019 and 2020. The study also examines the effect of price change on farmer’s income in Uganda. The study analysis relies on Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Living standard data. Descriptive analysis is used to achieve objective one. An ordinary Least Square (OLS) model was estimated to achieve objective two. The findings of the study analysis show that maize price per kilogram (kg) declined for the period between 2019 to 2020 by -88.12 Uganda Shillings (UGX). This difference was mainly due to good weather conditions like favourable rainfall that led to unexpected increase in maize output. An increase in marketed production caused a decline in maize price. A combination of a higher maize price in the previous year (2019) and higher production in subsequent seasons led to more maize production and a decline in maize price in 2020. Estimation results of the OLS model show that the maize prices do not significantly affect the income of maize growing households. However, other factors such as: sex of the household head, use of hired labor, and use of inorganic fertilizers are found to significantly influence the income of maize growing households. The study therefore recommends that farmers adopt more advanced technology. This can be in terms of more use of inorganic fertilizers, participation in irrigation schemes, use of machinery for ploughing, all of which are shown to increase maize output. Farmers need to be organized into maize produce marketing groups to share information about market prices and also enhance their bargaining power to accept a much higher price for their maize marketed production.