Design of a Solar Powered Precision Irrigation System. by Othieno John Wangara

“…Flood irrigation wastes between 40 to 65 percent of the water due to factors like overtopping, runoff in the drain, rat holes in the canal bunds, evaporation from the water surface among others. [ 1] This is also accompanied by the fact that most used energy sources are fuel energy since hydro electrical energy (HEP) is not extended in most rural areas where actual agriculture is practiced and even the few rural areas having the hydroelectric power face frequent black outs thus leaving H.E.P unreliable thus fossil energy source the only alternative. …”
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Covid-19 And Performance of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kabale District, Uganda. by Karungi, Molly

“…This may involve reallocating resources, phasing out certain projects, and exploring new opportunities for service delivery.…”
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Electronic Recordkeeping and School Management Processes: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Luwero District. by Mugisha, David

“…The objectives which guided the study were:i) To ascertain the level of e-record keeping usage in selected secondary schools in Luwero District; ii) To examine the management process in selected secondary schools in Luwero District; iii) To establish the relationship between e-record keeping and school management process in selected secondary schools in Luwero District.Methodologically, the study adopted a quantitative and qualitative approach with a correlational research design. Out of 1,000 total populations, 278 respondents were sampled of whom: 267teachers and 11 administrators were randomly and purposively selected and answered the questionnaire interviews. …”
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Sustainability of Paddy Rice Farming in the Conservation of Birds in Uganda Amidst a Growing Expansion of the Rice farming Industry. by Sarah, Nachuha, Twagiramaria, Fortunate

“…The findings are contrary to the hypothesis; most probably because rice fields are artificial habitats that are attractive to water birds only when there are farming activities going on. Out of the 150 farmers we interacted with, 120 (80%) mentioned that the Grey crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) numbers had declined, mainly because of conversion of the natural wetland into rice paddies, moreover the birds on the paddies are also threatened by extensive use of pesticides and herbicides, including hunting by the local community members. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…Key informant interviews were also carried out at selected health facilities. Quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. …”
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Partial Replacement of Cement with Sugarcane Waste Ash in Cement Concrete. by Muhindo, Martin

“…The ash was then added in concrete in percentages of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by the weight of cement in the mix of 1:2:3 Different physical tests were carried out on the materials that were used i.e., Sand, coarse aggregates and ash which include final and Initial setting time of cement blended.with ash, slump test on fresh concrete and compressive strength test on hardened concrete at different ages of 7, 14 and 28 days of curing. …”
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Influence of Social Capital on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa ,Henry Stanley, Mbabazi,Phelix Businge, Ssemaluulu, Paul, Eton, Marus

“…Contribution: This study is vital because there are no studies carried out in Kitemu Ward on SC and its influence on SMEs’ performance. …”
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The Challenges of Social Work and Social Administration on Rural Development: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Sembure, Edson

“…The objectives of the study included the following to identify the contribution of social work and social administration on rural development, to find out the challenges faced by social work and social administration on rural development, to identify the strategies in place to increase the role of social workers towards rural development. …”
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Assessing the Role of Electronic Banking on Performance of Micro Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Pride Micro Finance Limited Kabale District. by Twagirayesu, Bertin

“…The study was conducted to examine the role of electronic banking on the performance of micro-financial institutions A case study of pride Microfinance limited Kabale district the specific objectives were to analyze the importance of electronic banking methods ll1 micro finance institutions, to examine the types of electronic banking methods adopted in microfinance towards their performance and to find out the relationship between electronic banking on performance of micro-financial institutions. …”
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Credit Management Policy and Loan Recovery in Micro Finance Institutions in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Unique SACCO, Kabale Municipality. by Muheirwe, Syria

“…From objective three, it was found out as indicated by the respondents from Unique Sacco that there is a relationship between customer credit management policies and loan recovery and these are good credit management provides the institution with reasonable and adequate returns on loans, and borrowers are given a small amount of money. …”
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Urban Development and Business Growth: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Natukwatsa, Doreen

“…The study was guided by objectives namely to examine the effect of market availability on business growth, to find out the effect of technology on business growth, and to examine the improved infrastructure on business growth in Uganda. …”
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Gender Inequality and Elite Working Women in Kirima Sub-County Kanungu District. by Namanya, Precious

“…The study was guided by the following Specific Objectives of the Study, to find out the factors that influence gender inequality among rural elite working women, to ascertain the challenges faced by rural elite working women, and to explore mechanisms to reduce gender inequality among rural elite working women in Kirima Sub-county Kanungu District. …”
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Assessing the Challenges Encountered in Accessing Reproductive Health Services By Women: A Case Study Of Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Tumuheirwe, Marion

“…The study was guided by objectives namely, to assess reproductive health services provided to women in the Kabale district, to investigate the challenges that limit women's access to reproductive health services in the Kabale district, and to find out the existing strategies for improving the women's accessibility to reproductive health services in Kabale district. …”
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The Effect of Gender Inequality in Education on Rural Poverty: A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Akaruhanga, Jasper

“…The objectives of the study included the following: to investigate the cause of gender inequality in education and rural poverty of Nyakagyeme sub-county, Rukungiri district, to find out the effects of gender inequality on education and rural poverty of Nyakagyeme sub-county, Rukungiri district and to identify possible solutions that have been suggested on education and rural poverty in of Nyakagyeme sub-county, Rukungiri district. …”
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The Role of Donations and Education Services in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Ampaire, Bronia

“…There is a need for more evidenced quality information to inform education policies and programs since few impact evaluations have been carried out to assess several types of donor funding on education programs and effects on outcomes are therefore unknown.…”
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Impact of E-Learning on Pupils Academic Performance in Social Studies: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Tibekyinga, William

“…The study followed research objectives, which were to find out the role e-learning plays on pupils' academic performance in social studies, identify major problems affecting the use of e-learning on pupils' academic performance in social studies, and propose potential strategies for improving the use of e-learning on students' academic performance in social studies. …”
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Factors Leading to Low Utilization of PMTCT Services at Rubaare Health Centre IV in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Muhairwe, Robert

“…The general objective was to establish the factors leading to low utilization of PMTCT services whereas the specific objectives were to assess how the level of awareness has contributed to PMTCT service utilization, establish the impact of staffing, and find out the availability of drugs and utilization of PMTCT services. …”
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Examining the Influence of Field Study on Academic Performance of Geography Students: A Case Study of Rock High School in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Turyamwijuka, Ronald

“…From objective two above, it was found out that were are several limitations associated with field study in the field of geography and these included the needs of teacher trainees are not considered, time allotted to geography in most schools is not enough, students cannot relate things they learned with the real, geography teaching programs prepared by the Ministry of Education (ME) is not consisten. …”
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Impact of Vernacular Speaking on Pupils Academic Performance in Upper Primary Classes of Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Batangaire, Lydia

“…It was based on the following objectives; to establish the relationship between the uses of Vernacular Speaking on upper primary school pupils and academic performance in upper primary in Buyanja Sub County, Rukungiri District, to find out the challenges faced in teaching and learning using vernacular primary schools in Buyanja Sub County, Rukungiri District. to establish the solutions to the challenges faced in using Vernacular in teaching and learning in Upper classes. …”
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Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on School Girl Education in Primary Schools in Katuna Town Council Kabale District. by Tumwebaze, Costance

“…The study was guided by specific objectives which include determining the extent to which poor physical and mental health due to teenage pregnancy affects academic performance among primary pupils, finding out the effect of reduced self-esteem due to teenage pregnancy on academic performance among primary pupils, and assessing the relationship between social isolation due to teenage pregnancy and academic performance among primary pupils. …”
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