Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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Advertising and sales performance: a case study of Britania Allied Industries (U) Limited By:
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Kawooya, Shafiq
Capital Intensive Technology and Output: A Case Study of Katon Manufacturers Limited, (KML) Nalukolongo, Kampala District
(Kampala International University, bachelors degree of arts in economics, 2015-07) Matsiko, Emmy
This study was aimed at examining the relationship between capital intensive technology and output in Katon Manufacturers Limited, Nalukolongo kampala. The objectives of the study were to; assess the relevance of capital intensive technology on output in KML, the challenges hindering the effective use of capital intensive towards output in KML and to the possible ways of improving effective use of capital intensive technology towards output in KML. The study was carried out using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data that was presented in tables, graphs and numbers. The findings revealed that the use of capital intensive technology plays a significant role in the successful operation of every organization which enhances greater economic production. The study concluded relevancies of capital intensive techniques of production on output in KML which included; increasing product efficiency, it leads to delivery of faster service; it reduces labour costs, leads to economies of scale, improvement of knowledge about customers and increasing product customization. The study established the challenges hindering the effective use of capital intensive technology towards in KML which included; lack of top management commitment; lack of proper training amongst the labour force; lack of knowledge of the consumer in using the service; lack of adequate resources to facilitate capital intensive techniques of production and poor communication about the use of machines. Findings further revealed that ways of improving effective use of capital intensive technology towards output in KML are; training of technical staff improving infrastructure; diversification of organizational activities; reallocation of labour; efficient IT becoming new critical infrastructure and the enabling environment. The respondents recommended that companies should ensure diversification of activities to increase mcome is by expanding the possibilities to spread investment risks over a wider portfolio. Further recommendations followed that the government should ensure that technological advance is very complementary with higher kills and more education. In addition there is a need for the government to improve on infrastructural development to facilitate the movement of raw materials to production places.
Cooperatives and agricultural development in Elgon Region: a case study of Bugisu Cooperatives Union (BCU)
(Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2012-09) Wesuta, Anthony
This report presents the findings of BCU aimed at assessing the role of BCU towards agricultural development in the Elgon Region. Its major findings are three; First BCU has attained 36 percent on average of its endeavourer to attain agricultural development through training of farmers, development of infrastructure, increasing the saving culture, sharing of profits (Bonus), determining the price and income generation ,distribution and redistribution. Secondly the problems facing BCU towards agricultural development in the Elgon Region such as low capitalization, political interfere, poor storage facilities and other infrastructure, unfair business practices and governance and leadership gaps are a result liberalization of the economy as this has affected both the quality and quantity of coffee handed by the union (BCU) As possible solutions, there 1s need to rev1ew the cooperative lows as regards liberalization of agricultural sector, reduce government involvement in the daily affairs of the union and increase government financing through reducing the interest rates. Finally, the cooperative union should carry out both vertical and horizontal restructuring so as to adopt to the rapidly changing economic environment reflected in increase globalization and agricultural industrialization if there are benefit members and should operate as organization not as a firm as advocated by (Heimberger and Hoos 1962) but as an organization (Emellant 1942, Robotka, 1947 and Philip 1953).
The effects of credit policy on the performance of commercial banks "a case study of equity bank, Naivasha branch,"- Kenya.
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2009-08) Wokabi Wambugu, James
The study was aimed at assessing the effects of credit policy on the performance of commercial banks like Equity bank of Kenya taking case study to be Naivasha branch. The study was mainly to look at credit risk policy and the performance of the Equity bank and if this had been effective to the bank. For the effectiveness of the research, the researcher used research design, data collection and analysis was used to arrange the information in such a way that enabled the researcher to come up with the reliable recommendations and conclusions. Different methodologies were employed which were research design, study population, sampling design, research instruments and analysis of data where the researcher used pie chai1s, and presentation was done in bar graphs. It was realized that the performance of any commercial bank depends on its existing credit policy at any given time period thus Equity bank use credit policy to evaluate the credit worthiness of its customers hence this has enabled the bank to run smoothly and effectively. It was also found out that Equity bank uses credit rating policy which helps them to rate the credit worthiness of its customers. Credit rating also helps the bank to reduce the defaulters and also keeping and checking the financial records of their clients. It was also revealed that the bank uses credit evaluation where this looks at the in depth analysis in a client application. It is the duration it takes a client to access the funds from the time an application on credit facility is tendered in to the time the bank disburse the loan. It is true that the majority of the clients takes a month for their loans to be approved from Equity bank thus is seen when a customer has meet all the requirements needed by the bank. Despite the good performance of Equity bank due to its credit policies, the bank had however faced some challenges' which had hindered their operations hence this has caused bad debts in the bank. These include improper appraisal, conmen, poor supervision, political influence, weak legal system, diversion of funds, non- compliance and poor payment.
The effects of direct taxes on local government performance: a case study of Bulambuli town council, Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2014-06) Nabugodi, Vincent Keneeth
The study sought to establish the effects of direct taxes on local government performances and was driven by three objectives. To achieve these objectives, the researcher sampled sixty respondents (60) from Bulambuli Town council. The study utilized qualitative and quantitative research methods; four data collection instnm1ents were used, structured interview guides and questionnaires and the collected data was presented in tabular and analyzed statistically to decipher findings. The research was guided by three research questions of the study. The first research question sought to find out the relationship between direct taxes and local government performance and the research revealed that there is a strong link between direct taxes and local government performance in Bulambuli Town council-Uganda. Research question two sought to find out the effects of direct taxes on the service delivery by the local government and the findings revealed that; education provision, medical service provision, water extension, road construction and infrastructure development were the answers given in this research question. The third research question therefore sought to find out the types of direct taxes levied by the local government and the findings revealed that; corporation taxes, property taxes, income Taxes, local service taxes, and capital gain taxes were the answers given.
The effects of modern technology on the level of employment opportunities in financial institutions: a case study of Equity Bank (EQTY) Katwe Branch Makindye Division Kampala District
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Magembe, Ivan
The impact of foreign aid on public expenditure: (the case of Kenya)
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Dahir, Hussein Abdi; Dahir, Hussein Abdi
Impact of population growth rate on unemployment: case study Kasanga Parish
(Kampala International University; College of Economics and management, 2012-06) Elmi, Dahir A.
This study was intended to find out how population growth rate affects unemployment 111 Kansanga Parish, in Kampala-Uganda. At a population growth rate of three percent per annum, Kansanga has one of the highest growth rates in Kampala. The country depends predominantly on agriculture as the backbone of its economy. The sector employs well over 81 percent of the country's 35 million people and contributes about 34 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But despite the importance of the agricultural sector to the economy, most agriculture remains subsistence and relies mainly on the rains as the main source of water. Uganda has been challenged to translate recovery-based economic buoyancy into sustainable growth with solving unemployment in pursuit of national and international development targets. As the country weighs various options for stimulating an appropriate response to the economic slowdown of the recent years, it is impot1ant that policy considerations be informed by a review of the different growth strategies and episodes that the country has experienced. This paper, therefore, provides an overview of the broad economic strategies that have been implemented in Uganda since 1962 when it attained independence. By focusing on what transpired during the 1990s into the 2000s, the paper aims to assess the extent to which recent development strategies promoted the participation of unemployed poor people in Kansanga growth process. Furthermore, the paper highlights the tradeoffs associated with policies that emphasize growth versus those that emphasize distribution in pursuit of solving w1cmployment/poverty reduction in Kansanga. With a whooping unemployment rate of 30%, but boasting of an 88% literacy rate, the embers of the Tunisian Revolution were kept glowing by an army of frustrated angry, but highly intelligent techno-save young people. Although Tunisia is an Arab country with little in common in terms of standard of living, history and culture with Uganda. There are some uncanny similarities between the two countries that can pro\'ide some invaluable lessons to the Kampala regime. One such lesson is that it's dru1gcrous to ignore soaring unemployment among a country's youths, especially the educated lot. During the just concluded pol ls at kansanga , president Museveni enthralled the young people of this country with "you want another rap?" song. Subsequently, millions of youths decided to entrust their destiny with president Museveni by overwhelmingly voting for him. Whether president Museveni reciprocates the confidence Ugandan youths reposed in his leadership by sanctioning policies aimed at helping youths meet challenges- such as unemployment facing them remains to be seen. However, what is indisputable is that the unemployment statistics and the concomitant poverty among the youths especially the educated lot is a cause for concern, since Uganda has largely a young population.
An investigation into the impact of population growth on the people's economic welfare in urban suburbs; case study Kansanga, Kampala.
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2007) Okoth, Konyango Kriffin
Loan repayment and performance of SACCOS in Tanzania: a survey of Dodoma Municipal
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Macha, Brenda
Management of non-current assets in an organization: case of study Reckitt Benciser Company, Kenya
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2012-11) Ajang, Michael Aruai
The of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control ofnoncurrent assets and objective of this research was to determine t~e effectiveness and efficiency of internal control of non-current assets and it contribution to the daily operation of the organization which in turn contribute to the performance of the organization. Descriptive research design was used, primary data was obtained by interviews using questionnaires and was analyzed and data was presented in tables and figure. The finding indicate that there's proper ways of monitoring non- current assets in the organization and are relevant because it favors most of the clients and they assist the organization in reducing costs. This is to explain the relationship between noncurrent assets management and organization performance. therefore the recommend study that the company should consider the following areas to improve the organization performance basing on non- current assets mangament.there is need for strong and serious scrutiny of noncurrent assets since some of them need to be boarded off and all payment vouchers may be authorized before payments are made and pre-audit must be exercised.
Micro-finance services and poverty eradication in Uganda: case study: FINCA (U) Ben Kiwanuka branch Kampala
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Noor, Abdirahman Mohamed; Noor, Abdirahman Mohamed
Microfinance and Poverty Reduction in Selected Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi Kenya
(Kampala International University, bachelors degree of Arts in Economics, 2013-04) Ndungu, Maina Joseph
The purpose of the study was to show the relationship between micro finance and poverty reduction and how microfinance has led to reduction of poverty in Kenya. The main or general objective of the research was: I. To establish the contribution of micro-finance services in poverty reduction in Kenya. II. To identify the various micro-finance services offered by micro-finance institutions in Kenya. III. To identify the problems that hinder micro-finance services in Kenya. The target population that was accessible was 50 out of the total population of 400 recorded clients and staff of Nairobi branch, 44 was selected in order to achieve the required sample, this sample was obtained using slovene's formula. Primary data was collected using questionnaire method administered to staff and clients analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics and MS Excel and data was presented using tables and pie charts. The sample population was picked using stratified random sampling. This technique was used because it provided for inclusion in the sample of the various sub groups in the target population. The research instrument used were questionnaire where there these were structured and non structured and they aimed at getting all the necessary data from respondents. This method was used because it is helpful in obtaining specified quantitative and qualitative information with accuracy and completeness, interviews where the researcher used interviews to acquire information that was not easily obtained through questionnaires. Interviews were used because it saves time when the interview schedules are structured and you get the first hand information from the respondents and it enabled the researcher to probe more for clarification, documentary review was also used where it involved reading documents related to clients drop out and microfinance. The researcher used both the questionnaire and the general objectives to analyze the data, where he used gender that is both male and female where most of micro finance clients were female where 61% were women and above 38% were men. This shows that the initial objective of microfinance institutions of empowering the poor and rural women for self sustaining and improve their standard of living, the researcher used marital status of single, married, window and divorced to analyze data, age group was also used, education level, duration in the organization of staff; services offered by microfinance institutions, effect of microfinance services on poverty reduction and problem that hinder microfinance services, all based on questionnaire and objectives. The findings of the study revealed that many people were helped with micro finance services such as savings, loans, advisory services, insurance services among others. According to the findings these services helped people of Kenya in increasing their investment in small businesses which in tum creates their income and later will lead to a better standard of living. The findings of the study also revealed that micro finance services helped people of Kenya in reducing their level of poverty with over 74% of the respondents agreed though there a significant proportion is living below the poverty line. The study revealed that microfinance institution has promoted women's empowerment in the society with 75% such business and more women become self reliant and they are in position of running their own business independently. However, not all women have been in full position of self reliance, thus more needs to be done since some of the women are still poor. The study also revealed that microfinance institutions played a big role in linking their clients to the agricultural sector with over 68% of the respondents agreed by offering them agricultural loans. Conclusion, microfinance institutions play a major role in reducing poverty level to a lower level especially it helps low income households who are the most susceptible to poverty problems. Microfinance institutions provide services that are regarded important tools in alleviating poverty such as saving services, loan services, advisory services and insurance services. There is clear evidence that microfinance services have done a tremendous work in uplifting people's income and their standard of living though there are problems facing microfinance institutions in their bid to eradicate poverty such as people's inability to offer collateral security, lack of knowledge of micro finance institutions by the poor and shortage of funds that would be given to the poor. The recommendations that were put forward where there is need for micro-finance institutions to increase the amount of loan they offer to the society especially the women as it had been found out by the study that the amount given was not enough to establish viable enterprises and promote socio-economic development, the government should provide and maintain the basic infrastructure at reasonable cost to consumers, such as communications, education and roads, there is a need for employment programs, Legal and institutional reform.
Microfinance intervention and poverty reduction in Uganda: a case of Moroto district
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2015-01) Lotee, Emmanuel
This study investigated the impact of microfinance intervention on poverty reduction in Moroto district. The following objectives guided the study: i) to examine the various microfinance services provided by MFls to the beneficiaries in Moroto district; ii) to establish the effects of microfinance interventions on poverty reduction among the beneficiaries in Moroto district; iii) to examine the relationship between microfinance services and poverty reduction in Moroto district. This study employed a descriptive survey design. A sample size of 108 respondents fi•om among microfinance beneficiaries was determined using Krejcie and Morgan table (1970 from a target population of !50 participants. The research instrument used was questionnaires while quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS data editor version 17.0. Pearson correlation coefficiency was used to determine the relationship between microfinance intervention and poverty reduction. The study established that between the two microfinance institutions surveyed in Moroto district, both of them had loans, savings and insurance as some of their services to their clients. Furthermore, the study findings revealed that microfinance intervention had to a lesser extent reduced poverty among the beneficiaries. In addition to that, there was a significant positive correlation between microfinance intervention and poverty reduction (1=.694, p>.032). The study concluded that loans, savings and insurance are components of micro finance and that microfinance services significantly in11uence poverty reduction. However it was argued that microfinance services are more effective when combined with entrepreneurial skills. Furthermore, microfinance intervention improved and increased income of the beneficiaries thus improving their housing facilities and having adequate food for consumption, however it did not stop them from being vulnerable to illness. The study recommended that there is need for microfinance institutions to put in place loan products that allow individual borrowing. This would encourage more borrowing since sometimes it is very difficulty to form groups to borrow a loan in rural areas among the illiterates. There is also need for the microfinance institutions to provide different types of loans that covers education loans so that the beneficiaries can educate their household members.
Propensity to work and income levels of youths in southern Sudan: a case study of Napere Suburb-Yambio Town
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2010-08) Tangun, Stephen
This study was meant to determine the propensity to work and income levels of youths in Southern Sudan by taking the case of Napere suburb in Yambio Town. The average hours worked per month here represents the propensity to work while the total monthly income characterizes the income level. The study particularly sought to establish and recommend the kind of relationship that should exist between propensity to work and the income levels of youths. This was conceived due to the fact that while traditional economic theory entailed high propensity to work for the low income earners, conditions on the ground highlighted that despite the low income levels of the youths, their propensity to work was still low. The study was conducted through sample survey; data was collected in June 2010, using interview technique from 120 youths purposively selected from the accessible population, analyzed using Pearson's Correlation, and presented in tables and figures. The study established the existence of a positive relationship between propensity to work and income levels with a Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.592 at 1% level of Significance. A total of 55.8% of the youths had a low propensity to work out of which 48.5% had low incomes. The study concludes that the youths have low incomes because they have a low propensity to work. It recommends that the government planners and other development agencies should promote a high propensity to work among the youths through: establishing demonstration farms and sensitizing youths' leaders about the imperative of work, in a bid to improve incomes.
Rapid product and service development as the key factor to Competitive advantage in multinational companies in Uganda the case of Utl
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-10) Ngugi, Wambui; Mercy
The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which Uganda telecom Limited (UTL) has adopted the rapid product development strategy to out compete the competition in the Telecommunication industry. This was done by investigating the product development strategies UTL utilised. Products and services are the most important elements of a marketing program product strategy required an evaluation of the basic needs and conditions of use in the company's existing and proposed markets, together with an evaluation and appraisal of the companies' basic strengths and weaknesses. This research intends to solve the problems that arise as a result of rapid product and service development and also to formulate a strategy that will be used to attaining competitive advantage in multinationals companies using the case of (UTL) within Uganda. In this research a case study design was employed. The target population was made up of UTL employees of all levels and a sample of 80 respondents was chosen using purposive techniques. Data was collected using a self administered questioner composed of open ended and closed ended items. The findings revealed that UTL had adopted a number of Product Development Strategies (PDS) for example the product i1movation and creation, product valuation and product differentiation. The study further established that UTL products goes through three stages that is, low demand, growth and maturity. The product development strategies were also found to be effective. The study recommended that UTL continue enhancing and improving its products in line with this strategies. Also the study recommended the need for market research in connection with the tastes and performance in the market.
Relationship lending, transaction costs and the lending interest rates of commercial banks in Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2013-08) Mugasa, Philip
Lending has been, and is still the mainstay of banking business in emerging economies like Uganda. The commercial bank lending interest rates in Uganda have persistently remained high. The study aimed at understanding the relationship between relationship lending, transaction costs and lending interest rates. To achieve this aim, a transactional cost approach in terms of opportunism, assets specificity, frequency, uncertainty, governance set-up costs and relational lending technology in terms of duration, multiple banking, pre-existence and trust were examined to determine their effect on lending interest rates. Primary data was collected from 14 commercial banks in Uganda and their bo1rnwers. A sample of 225 was drawn from the population of 566 medium and large sized borrowing enterprises and bank employees of credit departments. A total of 15 l questionnaires were returned answered and data was analyzed using SPSS. The study findings reveal that relationship lending has a significant negative effect on lending interest rates and transaction costs. They further reveal that transaction costs have a significant positive effect on the lending interest rates charged by commercial banks in Uganda. Therefore the study draws a conclusion that relationship lending and transaction costs have a role in commercial bank loan pricing and contracting process or decision making. Since the findings indicate that loan interest rates are more sensitive to transaction costs than relationship lending, the study recommends that commercial banks consider employing relational governance structures coupled with greater borrower-lender interactions to eliminate opportunism and thus minimize transaction costs incurred.
The role of commercial banks in the economic development of Uganda: case study commercial banks in Ntungamo Sub County
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2009-07) Niwagaba; Alex
It's the ann of the study to show the role of commercial banks in the economic development of Uganda considering the case study of Stanbic bank and Centenary bank in Ntungamo town. The study undertakes to find out how commercial activities and agriculture in particular has been supported by the existence of Stanbic bank and Centenary Bank in Ntungamo to ensure that people acquire loans which in turn they use to develop their domestic mcomes. Chapter one handled the back ground of the study, statement of the problem, the purpose of the study, scope of the study among others. Chapter two discussed the literature review, sitting of the importance and purpose of Stanbic and Centenary bank on the economic development of Uganda Ntungamo District being the case study. Chapter three discussed the methodology, research design, study area and population of the study, sample size and selection. Chapter four discussed research findings, while chapter five covered summary, conclusions, and recommendations of the findings.
The role of livestock husbandry in economic development of Somalia: case study - Puntland State of Somalia
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Mohamed, Yusuf Mohamud; Mohamed, Yusuf Mohamud
The role of micro-credit on poverty eradication: a case study of BRAC Sudan Limited in Bor County, South Sudan
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2011) Ateny, Mayom Daniel

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