Browsing by Author "Turyahebwa, Abanis"

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    Analysis of the effects of COVID 19 on the operations and sustainability of SMEs in South Western region, Uganda
    (African Journal of Business Management, 2021) Sunday, Arthur; Tamwesigire, Caleb; Turyahebwa, Abanis; Kaaya, Siraje; Byamukama, Eliab
    SMEs are considered huge boosters to the economy of Uganda. They serve as the engine and driving force for growth, development, innovation, economic prosperity and wealth creation of Uganda. The study aimed at establishing the upshot of COVID 19 on the operations and sustainability of SMEs in Uganda with a view to creating a lucid model for successful SMEs operations and improved performance. The study examined factors for efficient operations and sustainability for SMEs in Uganda. The study embraced a positivist quantitative approach with correlational design and cross sectional, survey design, underpinned on the interpretivism philosophy. The study used a sample of 205 SMEs working in Kabale, Kisoro, Rukiga, Rukungiri and Ntungamo. The findings revealed that COVID19 pandemic accounted for a significant variance in the operations and sustainability of SMEs in the selected boarder districts in Uganda. The study confirmed the hypothesis that the effects of COVID19 pandemic have positively affected performance, operations and sustainability of SMEs. The pecking order theory was largely supported by the study and resource based view lays the ground in explaining, sustainability, performance and operations of SMEs in Uganda. The study recommends that the respective government of Uganda authorities and partners offer appropriate liquidity intercessions to support SMEs in handling instant liquidity encounters, to avoid closures and bankruptcies.
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    An Assessment Of Degree Of Service Quality Of Some Selected Commercial Banks In Central Uganda; Perception Of Bank Customers
    (International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 2013) Burani, Aluonzi; Sunday, Arthur; Turyahebwa, Abanis; Byamukama, Eliab; Sumil, Manuel
    This study was concerned with the assessment of degree of service quality provided by some selected commercial banks in central Uganda. The objectives of the study were to determine (i) demographic profiles (ii) degree of service quality and (iii) significant differences between services provided by the selected commercial banks. The study employed ex post facto design, cross sectional survey, correlation design and quantitative paradigm. Self Administered Questionnaires were used with CVI = 0.85 and reliability of r = 0.95 obtained using cronbach alpha method. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test. The major findings included male being majority (52%) and female 48%. In terms of age group of (20-39); obtained 81% and 60 and above were 3%. Diploma holders were 32% and Ph.D holders were 1%. UBA customers being majority (58%) and Global Trust Bank score 42%. In terms of determining the degree of service quality in selected commercial banks in central Uganda, the responsiveness, competence, credibility, security, accessibility and understanding of the service were rated successful apart from reliability of the service which was rated was fair meaning not reliable. With t value = 2.401 and sig or p = 0.017 at 0.05 level of significance alternative hypothesis was accepted to the effect that there is a significant difference in degree of service quality as perceived by customers of the two selected Commercial Banks in Central Uganda. The study recommended the banks to change customer perception and win the good will from the customers, the staff should endeavor to provide the service promptly, quickly and accurately and the service provider should have alternative power to enable the service provider work 24 hours,
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    Capital Structure, Investment Decision and Financial Performance of SMEs in Uganda A Case of Central Uganda
    (International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), 2022) Turyahebwa, Abanis; Byamukama, Eliab Mpora; Sunday, Arthur; Eton, Marus
    Abstract The paper explored the relationship between capital structure, investment decision and financial performance of SMEs in Uganda a case of Central Uganda. The study adopted a descriptive, cross sectional and correlational design. The sample size was 226 SMEs in Central Uganda. The findings point to a moderate significant positive relationship between capital structure, investment decision and financial performance of SMEs. Capital structure and financial performance of SMEs (r = 0.642, P-value = 0.000), investment decision and financial performance of SMEs (r = 0.488, P-value = 0.000). From the results, we confirm that capital structure, investment decision, predict up to 66.2% of the change in financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Central Uganda The results show good model fits and fig.2 defines the model of capital structure and investment decisions on financial performance of SMEs in Uganda and is encompassed of 4 proportions of capital structure in terms of Equity, Long term Debt, Short term debt as well as investment decisions and their predictive power on financial performance of SMEs in Uganda. Figure 2 and table 1 and 2 clearly indicate that capital structure and investment decisions are significantly associated with return on assets (ROA) which in turn leads to improved financial performance. The study recommends an appropriate mix of capital structure coupled with premeditated investment decisions so as to have improved financial performance of SMEs in Uganda. The current study underwrites to academic research by providing empirical proof to support theories pertinent to the elucidation of financial performance. The study was anchored on Pecking Order theory together with Modigliani & Miller theory and the results depict the behaviours that managers have while making decisions concerning capital structure and investment decisions. With such, the precursors of capital structure, investment decisions on financial performance of SMEs in Uganda and other related developing countries has been revealed.
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    Financial Accountability and Performance of Private Universities in Uganda : A moderating effect of resources and competence of proprietors
    (New Paradigms on Research in Africa, 2018) Akatwijuka, Habaasa I.; Sekiwu, Denis; Turyahebwa, Abanis; Kikawa, Cliff R.
    Worldwide, higher education has undergone significant changes in response to societal demands and needs in the USA, Europe, Latin America, Canada, Asia, and Africa. In fact, private higher education has evolved more rapidly than the public system, and in many nations, it is seen as a supplement to the public system (Obasi, 2016). To enhance access to higher education, many nations, like Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia, liberalized and encouraged the privatization of higher education and many private universities mushroomed in those countries (Lawita, 2018). In the last three decades, many private universities have been mounting support and dedication to address performance challenges. Many universities in different parts of the world started implementing policies aimed at improving performance of these education institutions (Amponsah & Onuoba, 2013). Many around the globe view good performance in following areas, that is, adjustment and restructuring of the teaching curriculum, research, daily operations, the human resources, financial management, adequate learning infrastructure, financial sustainability, strategic planning, resource mobilization, environmental issues, competitive position, quality teaching and research, social corporate responsibility among others (Aleixo, 2018; Amponsah & Onuoba, 2013). The World Bank and international monetary fund required sub-Saharan African nations like Uganda to adopt certain policies known as the structural adjustments, which called for the removal of subsidies from higher education and advocated for cost sharing in university education. These policies, along with an increase in population that was not matched by the government's expansion of new educational institutions or universities, all contributed to the acceleration of the establishment of private universities in Uganda in 1988 (Ochwa-Echel, 2016). The demand for private universities was further enhanced by the introduction of universal primary education in 1997 that doubled primary enrollment from three million in 1998 to six million in 1999 and to 8,297,000 in 2009. This was followed by the introduction of universal secondary education in 2006 which increased the number of potential applicants for university entrance from 728,393 in 2005 to 1,194,454 in 2009 (UBOS, 2010). Following the explosion of private universities globally, the number of private universities has grown from 40.6%
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    Financial management practices and business performance of small and medium enterprises in western Uganda
    (African journal of business management, 2013) Turyahebwa, Abanis; Sunday, Arthur; Ssekajugo, Derick
    Small and medium Enterprises are seen as a driving force for the promotion of an economy. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between financial management practices and business performance of SMEs in western Uganda with a view to establishing a coherent model directed at improving business performance and it was hypothesized that financial management practices positively influences Business performance. The study adopted a positivist (quantitative paradigm) with cross sectional and correlational designs. The study used a respondent sample of 335 SMEs operating in Mbarara, Sheema and Bushenyi whose owners/managers were the unit of enquiry. Structural Equations Modeling with Analysis of Moment Structures were used to for statistical modeling. The findings in respect of the main purpose of the study indicated that financial management practices accounted for 33.8% of the variance in business performance of SMEs. The results also indicated that working capital management influences highly since it predicts over 22% of the variance in business performance. The present study supported a multi-theoretic approach in explaining business performance of SMEs in Uganda. The study supports the pecking order theory in explaining the financing of SMEs together with resource based view as the theories that help in explaining business performance of SMEs. The study confirmed efficient financial management practices factor structure of observed variables and the latent variables. As a result, the study provided models for efficient financial management practices. These models can then used to provide a trajectory for improving business performance of SMEs in Uganda.
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    Maternal Health, Health Care Access, Information Access, Technology
    (East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2024) Byamukama, Eliab Mpora; Komuhangi, Jacinta; Miganda, Vicent; Turyahebwa, Abanis
    The study examined access to credit and the performance of small and medium enterprises in Bushenyi District, Uganda. The study was guided by the following objectives: to examine the extent of access to credit and the performance of small and medium enterprises in Bushenyi District. SMEs have been seen as uncommon supporters of the Ugandan economy because they both organize and work for innovative considerations. In any case, their execution and development are regularly ruined by different challenges. For the methodology, surveys and interviews were utilized to gather essential information, whereas diaries, books, and the web were sources of auxiliary information. The information was secured over five years, extending from the year 2019 to 2024. The relapse show has an R of 0.724, which shows a solid positive relationship between the factors. The coefficient of assurance, R square, demonstrates how well the information fits within the measurable range and how effective the fit is in clarifying the variety of the information. In this study, 52.4% of the variance within the dependent variable is explained by the independent factors, supporting financial services that are more inclusive and sensitive to SMEs. The areas of the study were challenged by the barriers and constraints facing SMEs in accessing credit from credit facilities. It was also limited to accessing the respondents since they were located across the Bushenyi District. Through creating an empowering environment for SMEs, the bridge that exists between huge and small companies can be limited. This may also be accomplished through segmenting NSE for SMEs posting and defining the administrative system that's inviting SMEs.
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    Ownership Structure and Financial Performance of Companies in Uganda
    (Journal for Studies in Management and Planning, 2017) Sunday, Arthur; Turyahebwa, Abanis; Mabonga, Erick; Byamukama, Eliab; Tukei, Martin
    This study investigated the effects of change in ownership structure on financial performance of privatized companies in Uganda for the period 2010-2016. The study was informed by the property rights, the agency and the resource based theories. Data was extracted from prospectuses and financial reports of privatized companies, obtained from the Capital Markets Authority and the Uganda Stock Exchange. A unit root test was used to examine stationality of data while a Hausman test determined the appropriate regression model. This study used a Fixed Effects (FE) regression model with a robust standard error option to control for heteroskedasticity and contemporaneous correlation which may lead to spurious results. The study found that ownership structure has a significant relationship with financial performance. Among individual variables, government ownership has a positive influence on ROA and the Tobin’s Q; but a negative effect on cost efficiency. Institutional shareholders have a positive influence on ROA and technical efficiency. Large individual investors have a positive influence on cost efficiency while dispersed shareholders have a positive influence on ROA but a negative effect on cost efficiency. In view of these findings, this study recommends that the Privatization Sector of Uganda should restructure ownership structure of privatized companies to reduce government and dispersed ownership further to pass more control to private investors. However, the government should retain some ownership in privatized firms to enhance shareholders confidence, protection of investments and managerial monitoring. A strategic institutional investor in each company should be identified and be allocated adequate ownership to enable privatized companies to attract managerial and technical expertise crucial to improve governance and financial performance.