Abstract: Teachers’ performance is a matter of concern, especially in settings where teachers are not properly motivated to achieve satisfaction in their jobs. Several covariates are likely to predict the performance of teachers, especially the way they perceive their workplace as being fair and conducive to their participation. The present study aimed to establish the influence of organizational justice on teachers’ performance in private secondary schools of Mitooma District in Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional design, using quantitative techniques of data collection and analysis. The population was 463 teachers in 19 private schools. All teachers were involved in the study, using a census. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The findings revealed a statistically significant association between organizational justice and teachers’ performance (β=0.537, P<.01); Overall organizational justice accounted for 41.0% of the variance in teachers’ job performance. The study concludes that organizational justice is important in teachers’ performance. It is recommended that private secondary schools in Mitooma ensure better distributive, procedural and transactional justice among their teachers to enhance their performance.

Abstract: Academic performance refers to a complex student behavior which underlies several abilities. like memory, previous knowledge or aptitude as well as psychological factors such as motivation, interests, temperaments or emotions. It is always in the interest of educators to measure academic performance because it allows them to evaluate not only students’ knowledge levels but also the effectiveness of their own teaching process and perhaps, provide a gauge of students’ satisfaction. In Uganda, excellence in the national external examination has become the top priority of teachers and school administrators and, all the teaching and learning is centered on passing final examination. This study examined the relationship between Bonding and Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda. The study adopted both qualitative and qualitative methods. The study used a cross- sectional survey research design to collect data from different schools. The design also helped the researcher to collect data from different categories of respondents. Ten schools participated in the study which were selected randomly. Data was collected through questionnaires and focus groups. Statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) Version 20.0 was used to analyze the study data. Percentages, frequencies, means and standard deviation were used to describe bonding and academic performance. The findings show that majority of the participants in the mother and father bonding who belonged to neglectful parenting style performed poorly.

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of perceived school culture on teachers’ job performance in government aided secondary schools in Sheema municipality, Uganda. The study was quantitative and adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 252 respondents using census strategy. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze objectives 1 and 2. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to test the relationship between perceived school culture and teachers’ job performance. The study findings revealed that 77.4% of the teachers reported strong school culture and 22.6% reported moderate levels of school culture. It was revealed that 91.2% of teachers reported high levels of job performance while 8% reported moderate levels of job performance. The study established that positive significant relationship exists between perceived school culture and teachers’ job performance (r = .29, p ˂ .01). The findings agree with studies conducted by Bukhuni and Iravo (2015), Edelstein (2012) and Kamaroellah and Mubarak (2019). The study findings, however, disagree with Ghanney et al (2017). The study recommended that the ministry of education should come up with clear training programs for teachers to teach them about the vitality of upholding strong school cultures in their schools to boost job performance.

Abstract: The study examined the influence of school infrastructure utilization on learners’ academic performance in government primary schools in Kichwamba Sub County Kabarole District. The researcher used a cross-sectional survey design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study population consisted of head teachers, teachers, health workers and students from candidate classes. A sample size of 148 respondents was used. The study used both questionnaires and interview as methods of data collection. After quantitative data was collected it was edited, coded and then the data entry was done using the Statistical Programme for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 26. The relationship between the independent and dependent variable was tested using the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. Thematic analysis was used during qualitative data analysis. The study found out that there is a strong positive correlation between physical infrastructure and pupils’ academic performance. The study further found out that there is a weak but significant relationship between co-curricular facilities and pupils’ academic performance. The study further found out that there is a strong positive correlation between health facilities and pupils’ academic performance. This is an indication that sanitation facilities in primary schools have a strong bearing towards pupil’s academic performance. The study therefore concluded that there is a significant relationship between school infrastructure utilization and pupils’ academic performance in government primary schools in Kichwamba Sub County Kabarole District. The study recommended that the department of quality assurance and standard officer should ensure primary schools implement the non-formal curriculum to aid talent development among primary school pupils.

Abstract: The study was set to examine the effect of public-private partnerships on the administration of secondary schools. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used to establish the connection between public-private partnerships and the performance of secondary schools with quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The study was conducted using a questionnaire with a sample size of 202 respondents. Items for the different forms of school performance were rated using means and standard deviations. Hypothesis was tested using correlation and regression analyses that were automatically generated from the SPSS package. The regression coefficient for public-private partnerships on administration of secondary schools with B = 0.809, standard error = 0.043, beta = 0.798, t = 18.739, and sig. = 0.000. These findings suggest that public-private partnerships improve school administration. Every unit increase in public-private partnerships increases school administration by 0.798 units, according to the beta coefficient. The low standard error of 0.043 and high t-value of 18.739 further support these findings’ robustness and significance. These findings suggest that public-private partnerships strongly influence the administration of schools. It is thus wise for the government to embrace programmes geared towards enhancing this form of partnership.

Abstract: The study examined the effect of contract management on operational performance of the road construction sector in Uganda, a case of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) paying attention to three objectives: to examine the effect of contract administration; relationship management and contract monitoring on operational performance of UNRA. A cross sectional research design was used on a sample of 108 participants from whom questionnaires were used to collect data. SPSS (version 25) was adopted to process data while analysis was done through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that all tenets of contract management studied are positively related to operational performance (contract administration: r = 0.53; p < 0.01, relationship management: r = 0.644; p < 0.01 and contract monitoring: r = 0.469; p <0.01). Results revealed that contract management explains 41.3% of the variation in operational performance of UNRA and that contract administration, relationship management and contract monitoring have a positive effect on operational performance with net contributions of 42%, 34.7% and 24.6% respectively. The researchers conclude that contract management positively predicts operational performance. The researchers recommend that the authorities at UNRA should pay keen attention to all dimensions of contract management adopted in the study since they all positively relate with and equally positively influence operational performance of the organization. By doing so, any occurrences that would jeopardize smooth flow of activities and works will be eliminated, hence harnessing operational efficiency.

Abstract: The paper examined the association of gender inclusion and provision of services by the Uganda Police Force. The paper used the mixed methods research approach for data collection and analysis. A sample of 225 participants was used from a population of 528 from the different departments, with a response rate of 91.1%. The paper used survey, interview, focus group discussion, observation, and document review methods of research. Respondents were selected using purposive, simple random and quota sampling techniques. The study found a positive relationship between gender inclusion and effective provision of services in Uganda Police Force. The paper concluded that gender equality in Uganda police force, has not been fully effective due to challenges and reluctance in the implementation of the policy which poses a big gap that needs to be filled in order to have balanced service provision by the Uganda police force.

Abstract: This study sought to find out how the media covered terrorism acts in Uganda during the year 2010. Whether the media coverage affected the image and operations of security agencies and what would be the best strategies for the media to adopt in covering terrorism acts in Uganda. It is also based on four main theories of Violence, Terrorism, Media and Framing in relation to security and terrorism. The study adopted content analysis and interviews as the main methods of collecting data. It started with library research where most of the relevant literature was obtained. It was followed by archival research at New Vision, Monitor and Red Pepper newspapers library at their headquarters in Kampala. All the newspapers of 2010 were perused and vital information compiled for the final report. Interview guides were also administered to key informants from the media and security personnel that provided crucial information. The findings indicate that disconnection between security agencies and the media is caused by the gaps which exist about knowledge of each other’s roles and interests. The journalists have little knowledge about terrorism, their interests, operations and the close relationship between the media and terrorism. The study makes a number of recommendations that may be useful to all stakeholders in Uganda in the war against terrorism. Joint training, respect and following the ethical and code of conduct, timely and accurate sharing of information, enacting ring laws, and having respect to each other’s roles and the existing laws.

Abstract: The study analyzed the views of children on the partnership roles played by their parents that best promote their retention in primary schools in Busoga Region, Uganda. A total of 71 respondents who were in and out of school were involved in the study. Data was collected using focus group discussion and in-depth individual interview. Validity and reliability were confirmed through Factor Analysis and Cronbach Alpha test. Descriptive analysis involved the use of means and frequencies, while thematic content analysis was used for the qualitative data. The results revealed that attending meetings, talking to teachers, paying fees, and contributing to development of the school are the best partnership roles that were played by parents to promote retention in primary schools. In conclusion, partnership roles were an important element that influenced the retention of the children in primary schools. It was recommended that head teachers and administrators of districts should put emphasis on sensitizing the parents on their partnership roles which included attending meetings, talking to teachers, paying fees and contributing to development of the school to promote retention of children.

Received April 5, 2020; Revised June 25, 2020; Accepted June 26, 2020

Abstract: Central Government Releases conduct decision making closer to people to improve governance and service delivery. This study was conducted to establish whether financial releases and social accountability practices had a significant effect on service delivery in Mayuge Local government, Uganda. The study adopted both descriptive and explanatory research design to identify, analyze and describe the relationship between variables. The study population was Mayuge Local government officials from all the counties. This study used multiphase sampling technique to select
the subjects of study. A pilot test was conducted to detect weaknesses in design and instrumentation. Cronbach’s alpha
was used to test for internal reliability of each variable used in the study. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The findings revealed that government releases had a significant effect on service delivery in Mayuge Local government in Uganda. Specifically, the study found that financial releases and social accountability practices all had positive and significant effect on service delivery. However, social accountability had a significant effect on service delivery independently but not jointly. The study concluded that government releases had a significant effect on service delivery. The study recommends that financial releases and social accountability
practices need to be facilitated to improve service delivery in Mayuge Local government in Uganda.