Browsing by Author "Atukunda, Gershom"

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    The Effect of Forest Management Initiatives on Sustainability of Forests: Evidence from Uganda
    (Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 2018) Niyongere, Pierre Celestin,; Atukunda, Gershom; Muriisa Kabeba, Roberts
    The study looked at the effect of forest management initiatives on sustainability of forests in Isingiro District, South western Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design and targeted district forestry and environment officials, local residents, local leaders (LC II-III) and environment committee representatives at local councils II & III in Isingiro district. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Questionnaire and interviews were used as a data collection method. Data analysis used descriptive statistics in form of frequency and percentages while data from primary source particularly interview guide was compared, validated and confirmed with data from secondary sources. Findings from the field established that forest management has promoted sustainability of forests in the district through gazetting forest premises, existing forests being carefully monitored and proper land management being maintained. Sustainability of forests was being hindered by Limited resources for implementing forest management policies and negative perceptions towards forest management. Promoting sustainability of forests in Uganda is an enormous work that requires concerted efforts from all the different stakeholders. There is need to increase funding in the forestry department to enable the planners make plans and enforce them at up to the community level.
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    Motivation and Retention of Workers in Faith-based Organisations: A Case Study of Child Development Centre Projects of Ankole Diocese.
    (East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 2022) Kusasira, Serinah Tinka; Atukunda, Gershom; Atwine, Johnson
    The study was about motivation and retention of workers in faith-based organisations: a case study of child development centre projects of Ankole Diocese. It was guided by the following objectives; to establish the influence of promotion on employee retention in faith-based organizations of Ankole Diocese Child Development Centre Projects, to examine the influence of Salary increment on employee retention in faith-based organizations of Ankole Diocese Child Development Centre Projects in reducing employee turnover and to establish the effect of recognition on employee retention in faith-based organizations in Ankole Diocese Child Development Centre Projects. A cross-section design was adopted for this study to determine the frequency of occurrences of the phenomenon and discover whether or not if there is a relationship that exists between the variables. The target population of this study comprised Child development officers, Project directors, Project overseers, Partnership facilitators, LDP graduates, and Centre guides of Ankole Diocese. The study employed questionnaire and interviewing. The study findings revealed that there is a positive strong relationship between promotions on employee retention; there is a positive strong relationship between salary increment influences employee retention; a positive relationship between recognition and employee retention in faith-based organisations. Therefore; the study recommended that employee promotion does play a very significant role in retaining employees at work places; the human resource management department should carry out its career management policy and make relevant changes so as to take into considerations the many factors that individuals may require at the Ankole Diocese Child Development Centre Project. Finally; there should be good management in faith-based organizations with the human resource department so as to ensure that the working conditions specifically in line with working hours, cleanliness of environment and work instruments are put in place
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    Parents’ Economic Status and Undergraduate Selected Courses in Private Universities in Western Uganda. A Case Study of Kampala International University Western Campus
    (East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2024) Nuwamanya, Margaret; Atukunda, Gershom; Atwiine, Johnson
    This study assessed the effect of Parents’ social-economic status on undergraduate selection of courses in Private Universities in Western Uganda, with a case of KIU Western Compass. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: (i) to determine the effect of parents’ income level on undergraduate selection of courses by University students at KIU, western campus, The study adopted cross-sectional survey design for quantitative approach. The study considered 205 students of Kampla International Univesity. Quantitative data was analysed using linear regression using SPSS version 25. The study found out that parents’ income level had a strong positive significant relationship between Parents’ income level and undergraduate selection of courses since the p-value is less than 0.05. The study recommends that students from lower-income backgrounds may prioritize majors that they perceive to have more immediate economic value, such as those leading directly to a specific job or career path, rather than majors in the liberal arts or humanities, which may be seen as less practical
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    The Relationship between Workload and Teachers Effectiveness in Secondary Schools: A Case of Uganda
    (East African Journal of Education Studies, 2023) Nuwaha, Wilber; Atukunda, Gershom; Kyayemagye, Florah
    he study assessed the relationship between teachers’ workload and their effectiveness in secondary schools. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study to determine the frequency of occurrences of the phenomenon and discover whether or not there is a relationship that exists between the variables. The target population of this study comprised Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Directors of Studies, and class teachers in the selected Secondary Schools in Sheema Municipality, Sheema Municipality. The study employed a questionnaire and interviews. The study used Pearson correlation to determine the level of statistical relationship between workload and teachers’ effectiveness. Results indicate that there is a weak but significant positive correlation between teachers’ workload and their effectiveness in secondary schools (r=0.012, p<0.045). It was found that teachers are always prepared when holding classes. It was concluded that teachers in secondary schools of Sheema Municipality are given other responsibilities apart from teaching. These include; duty supervision, monitoring, some co-curricular activities like drama, football guidance, and counselling. It was also concluded that teachers in secondary schools of Sheema Municipality are effective in terms of students’ improvement in discipline and good performance registered in terms of academics. It was also concluded that more workload for teachers affects their effectiveness negatively, that is, failure to prepare schemes of work, and lesson plans, assess learners, maintain discipline, and participate in co-curricular activities. The study recommends that the government should set more innovative guidelines for teacher workload in schools to enable school administrators not to overload the teachers, which may result in ineffectiveness.