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    Effects of Stewardship Leadership on Public Service Delivery:
    (Kampala International University, 2023-11-16) Samue, Tigawalana
    The study set out to establish the effects of stewardship leadership on public service delivery in Uganda. It also tried to establish the effect of personal mastery on public service delivery. The specific objectives of the study was to investigate the effect of stewardship leadership on public service delivery of MIA, considering the following specific objectives (i) Personal mastery on public service delivery in Uganda? (ii) Personal vision on public service delivery in Uganda? (iii) Change consciousness on public service delivery in Uganda. This study was guided by two theories namely the Stewardship theory and the Leadership theory. The study was a descriptive survey, precisely the cross- sectional survey design in which both qualitative and quantitative approaches of data collection were employed, the research sampled 260 MIA Staffs, which were sampled from the target population of 805 employees using the Krejcie & Morgan (1970) table of sample size determination. The findings revealed that there are some threats posed by stewardship leadership approaches on public service delivery in Uganda, but most important, MIA employees were guided and trained on the concept of stewardship leadership from their seniors and bosses. The study also concludes that stewardship leadership styles affect the way services are delivered. Leadership styles such as democratic, transactional, and transformational make this possible. The results suggest that those in change consciousness leadership positions should exhibit stewardship leadership to inspire, mentor, and motivate their subordinates, thus creating a more conducive working environment for improved service delivery. With stewardship leadership, subordinates can be motivated to provide quality service to customers. Hence, change consciousness is instrumental in building workforce creativity and stimulating their levels of motivation to enhance service delivery. The study also recommended that the administrators should also endeavour to put in more effort in organizing workshops and seminars on stewardship leadership practices geared towards improving the quality of service in the Ministry. In this regard, the purpose of stewardship should be looked at as the need to improve performance rather than being looked at as a means of punishing staff for their in competencies.
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    Community Sensitization and Acceptance of Covid -19 Vaccines in Juba, South Sudan
    (Kampala International University, 2023-11-15) Gezahegn, Belayneh Abreha
    This study investigated the factors that may impact the community's willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, in order to increase vaccine acceptance in Juba, South Sudan. In doing so, the study set out to realize three objectives: to examine the effect of community behavioral change regarding COVID-19 vaccines acceptance; to assess the effect of knowledge and perceptions of community members regarding COVID-1N 9 vaccines acceptance and to determine the effect of communication strategies and increase in vaccine acceptance. In addition, the study was guided by two theories; namely: The Health Belief Model by Rosenstock (1974) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) by Bandura (1986). The study adopted a descriptive survey design, and a mixed method approach in data collection, whereby both quantitative (survey questionnaire) and qualitative (key informant interview) approaches were used to elicit data from the study. Quantitative approach, however, was the main source of data, whilst qualitative approach served as a supplementary source of data. The sample size consisted of 164 respondents determined through the use of Krejcie and Morgan table of 1970 and data was analyzed at uni-variate, bi-variate and at multivariate level using means, standard deviation, Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) and regression analysis. The study revealed that all variables in the model (Community behavioral change, Community knowledge and perceptions and effective communication strategies) are significant predictors of acceptance of COVID 19 Vaccines. From the study findings on the first objective of the study, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by promoting Community behavioral change through providing accurate information about vaccines, addressing misinformation and rumors about vaccines and working with community leaders to promote vaccination, then acceptance of COVID 19 Vaccines will be enhanced. On the second objective of the study, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by promoting Community knowledge and perceptions through making the vaccines more accessible, addressing discrimination against marginalized groups, strengthening healthcare system, investing in education and Promoting social cohesion; and then then acceptance of COVID 19 Vaccines will be enhanced. Concerning objective three, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by promoting effective communication strategies through Using clear and concise language, using evidence-based information, using multiple channels, tailoring the message to the target audience, engaging with the target audience; then, acceptance of COVID 19 Vaccines will be enhanced. And lastly from the study findings and conclusions, the study recommended that all the three constructs of community sensitization should be enhanced in South Sudan through promotion of accurate information about vaccines, addressing misinformation and rumours about vaccines and using a variety of channels, such as mass media campaigns, social media, and face-to-face communication.
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    Barriers to youth political participation in Mogadishu, Somalia
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social Science, 2022-05) Abdullahi, Mohamud Hersi
    The aim of this study was to investigate barriers to Youth political participation in Mogadishu, Somalia through three specific objectives to: find out how social barriers influence youth participation in the politics of Mogadishu, Somalia. To examine how economic barriers influence youth participation in the politics of Mogadishu Somalia, to assess how institutional barriers influence youth participation in Mogadishu, Somalia. This was carried out using interpretivist (qualitative) approaches based on desk research and interviews. The sample of the study was drawn on Robinson’s guideline of 3 to 16 participants for a single study, with the lower end of that spectrum suggested for undergraduate projects and the upper end for larger-scale funded projects. The study reports three key findings. First, Mogadishu youth participate in politics through both conventional and no institutionalized forms. Online participation is increasingly gaining prominence. Second, a major barrier to youth political participation in Mogadishu arises from institutional structures which by their very bureaucratic nature are too formalistic to allow free expression. Coupled with this are the conditions by the donors who design and fund these institutions. Donors provide a predetermined framework within which youth participate. Third, while several interventions to foster youth political participation in Mogadishu exist, the outcomes are minimal. The study concludes that barriers to effective youth participation in Mogadishu are systemic and structural issues at play, rather than the fiat of individual political actors. Current youth participation institutional structures and agendas are chiefly about controlling youth, rather than generating participatory democracy, hence participation policies sustain rather than remove elitism. The study recommends that FGS and donors should reposition their preference for formal institutional participation mechanisms to local and culturally purposeful modes of participation. Expanding and deepening the growing vibrant e- participation between government and both youth-serving and youth-led community-based organizations will provide the groundwork for both inclusion and recognition
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    The legitimacy of Somaliland statehood and international recognition
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social Science, 2021-09) Abdikarim, Ahmed Shire
    The study set to examine the legitimacy of Somaliland statehood and international recognition. The study objectives were to assess the effect of Permanent population on state recognition in Somaliland state. To examine the effect of defined territory on state recognition in Somaliland., and to establish the effect of a functioning government on state recognition in Somaliland state. The data was collected from selected Sonya organization, un office and Somaliland ministry of constitution. The data was collected from 109 respondents quantitatively and qualitatively from 10 respondents who were community leaders and parliament members, All the respondents were selected using purposive sampling technique. The study based on the first objective concluded that permanent population has a moderate effect on state recognition of Somaliland. The prevalence of the population would be key in enabling the state functionality in Somaliland. The study conclude that the population is a determinant for the recognition of Somaliland, there exists a statistically significant effect of defined territory on state recognition in Somaliland state. It means that a defined territory induces Somaliland statehood. The study conclude that the territory definition is not appropriately provided, the study concludes that there exists conflict on the territory with Puntland.it was found that Somaliland had a functioning government which affects state recognition of Somaliland. The results reveal that the government system alone is good though has not attained a state independence recognition. The function government is in place though the Somaliland is not recognized, it implies that the legitimacy is met in governance system though politics and among other issues including the instability in Somalia could explain the non-recognition of Somaliland. The study concluded that Interstate relations capacity has an effect on state recognition of Somaliland. The state of Somaliland has been involved in different aspects of projects connected to the ventures in Somaliland. The study conclude that the state of Somaliland recognition is poorly provided, the interstate relations capacity is limited with the prevalence of Somaliland that attacks and breaks any cooperation with Somaliland.
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    Decentralization and local revenue performance in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council, Wakiso District, Uganda
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social Science, 2023-02) Nanyiti, Florence
    This study investigated the effects of Decentralization on Local Revenue Performance in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council, Wakiso District, Uganda. Three objectives were of the study were examined and they included: i) Evaluate the role of administrative decentralization on revenue performance in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council, ii) examine how political decentralization impacts revenue performance in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council and iii) investigate the role of fiscal decentralization on revenue performance in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council. The study employed a Public Choice theory by George Boyne (1997). A case study research design was adopted. The study used secondary data as its primary source of information using documents, however, for the qualitative data, interviews with selected staff of Ssabagabo Municipal Council were carried out. Data was collected from a sample of 13 respondents using purposive sampling and they included; the Municipality Mayor, Treasurer, Town Clerks, Town agents and division Mayors who are best positioned to provide the required information based on their experience. Data collected from interviews was analysed using QDA Lite software. The findings of the study showed that there is a significant improvement in revenue performance post-decentralization than during pre-decentralization in Makindye municipality. Furthermore, the findings showed that administrative decentralization had a significant impact on revenue performance in Ssabagabo municipal council. The analysis of data also revealed that political decentralization had a significant effect on revenue performance in Ssabagabo municipal council. However, the findings found little or no relationship between fiscal decentralization and revenue performance in local government administration. The study recommends the LG in Uganda: to employ the right and qualified staff to manage the many services they provide to the public, community-involved policy making process should be used and the central government should give more autonomy to the local government. The study derived the following conclusions: while administrative decentralization has been largely beneficial, the underhandedness and unprofessionalism of some officials have also been a discouraging factor for a number of stakeholders in the community. The study also concluded that by achieving political decentralization, more locals were put in positions that can ensure positive change in their communities, fiscal decentralization has made little or no difference to revenue performance in local government administration, with particular reference to Ssebagabo municipal council.