Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Uptake and economic efficiency of high-quality cassava flour production and processing in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)and the potential to overcome the challenges of limited markets and poor prices of dry cassava chips has been promoted in Eastern Uganda. Farmers in the region are already knowledgeable and experienced in the production ... -
Assessing the opportunities and challenges of adopting urban and peri-urban agriculture into cities (case study of Kampala City)
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This study assessed the opportunities and challenges of adopting urban and peri-urban agriculture in Kampala City. The study was guided by objectives that included assessing the spatial changes in agricultural land use in ... -
Characterisation, epidemiology and management of rice yellow mottle virus disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Rice (Oryza sativa L) is a critical global food crop, providing 20% of calorie intake for over 3.3 billion people. In Uganda, annual rice production is approximately 350,000 MT, contributing $104 million in import substitution. ... -
Using an integrated electronic document management system to support the central registry function of public institutions (EDCR): a case of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) have been identified globally as one of the key development strategies in the management of records in all public institutions in Uganda (NRCA, 2017). In Uganda today, the ... -
Phenotypic selection and genomics of resistance to groundnut rosette disease in cultivated groundnut
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Groundnut rosette disease (GRD) is a viral disease endemic to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which severely devastates groundnut leading to pod yield losses of up to 100% in susceptible varieties. Deploying resistant groundnut ... -
Terrorism as a construct for subjugation in selected east African novels
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Terrorism as a concept has had shifting codes of meaning across both time and place. The rejection of a universal meaning and the multiplicity of official and unofficial opinion suggests a possible constructedness of ... -
The comedification of radio programming in Uganda : a case study of Radio Simba
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated the rise of comedy in Ugandan radio programming, with a specific focus on Radio Simba. Analyzing Radio Simba’s comedic evolution from 2019 to 2023, the study contextualized these shifts within ... -
Effectiveness of strategies used to increase uptake of community-based health insurance by the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the effectiveness of strategies the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau uses to increase uptake of community-based health insurance in Uganda. It was premised on three objectives, which are: assessing ... -
A framework for designing ICT4 Agric interfaces for low-literate farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study develops a framework to enhance the usability of ICT4Agric interfaces for low-literate farmers in Uganda. Despite the potential that ICT4Agric apps have to revolutionize agricultural practices, significant ... -
A Decision support model for the selection of information technology outsourcing service providers by small and medium enterprises in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) can help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) address many of their challenges such as lack of skills and capital, poor infrastructure, and management competencies. ITO also provides ... -
Examining employee performance among academic staff at Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study investigated employee performance among academic staff at Kyambogo University, focusing on three objectives: assessing performance levels, examining evaluation methods, and identifying strategies for improvement. ... -
The influence of instructional leadership practices on teachers’ pedagogical effectiveness in government aided secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study examined the influence of instructional leadership practices on teachers‘ pedagogical effectiveness in government-aided secondary schools in Wakiso District. It was guided by three objectives namely; to establish ... -
Institutional mechanisms for enhancing the uptake and use of doctoral research outputs from Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Increasing emphasis is currently put on doctoral education as a source of capacity for innovation and socio-economic development worldwide. The purpose of doctoral research has been re-expressed and expanded in terms of ... -
The press coverage of land conflicts in Central Uganda: a case study of the Daily Monitor Newspaper
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The media is the primary source of information about conflicts for most people, exerting substantial influence over public perceptions, opinions, and behavior (Shehu 2017). Despite the intensity of media coverage and the ... -
The role of enterprise risk management in microfinance institutions: a case study of Pride Microfinance Limited
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study investigated the role of Enterprise Risk Management at Pride Microfinance (MDI) Limited. The study aimed at examining the role of financial risk management in Pride Microfinance, finding out the role of operational ... -
World bank lending and state sovereignty: the case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This thesis critically examines the experiences with conditionality in World Bank lending. It questions the relevance of conditionality today and explores what types remain useful. The study draws conclusions from evolving ... -
Stakeholder analysis of evidence use in the design and implementation of programmes in Uganda’s refugee response
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The use of evidence in the design and implementation of humanitarian programmes has become a topic of increasing importance in recent years, as organisations and practitioners strive to ensure that their interventions are ... -
An analysis of the efficacy of anti-corruption laws in combating syndicated corruption in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Corruption is a global challenge that has pervaded every level of society and is one of the greatest hindrances to development of many countries around the world. It occurs in both the private and public sectors and may ... -
A forensic model for investigating cybersecurity in government cloud artifacts: case of KCCA and NITA – U
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study's main objective was to develop a forensic model that supports cyber security investigation in government cloud artefacts at National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U). This study sought to find ...