Browsing by Author "Obici, Gilbert"

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    Achieving a pro-poor local government budget process in Dokolo district, Uganda: The role of civil society organizations
    (American Journal of Strategic Studies, 2023) Ogwang, Okello Godfrey; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the role of civil society organizations in pro-poor local government budget processes, with Dokolo District as a case study. The specific objectives of the study are (i) To examine the extent to which CSOs contribute to local government revenue enhancement; (ii) To examine the extent to which CSOs influence the enactment of pro-poor local government budget allocations/priorities (iii) To examine the extent to which CSOs promote pro-poor implementation of enacted local government budgets; and (iv) To examine the extent to which CSOs prevent leakages to local government budget resources. Methods and materials: The study adopted a descriptive and correlational design, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The population of the study included officials of 10 civil society organizations and both technical and political leaders of 6 local governments in Dokolo district. The sample size of the study was 89 respondents determined using Krejcie and Morgan Table (Krejcie and Morgan, 1970). The target respondents included both males and females. Findings of the study: The findings of this study suggest that civil society organizations contribute to local government revenue enhancement, building the capacity of local governments in revenue mobilization, providing off-budget and on-budget support to local governments; that civil society organizations promote pro-poor local government budget allocations through forums such as budget conferences and budget dialogues; that civil society organizations influence local governments to implement their budgets in ways that serve the best interests of the poor and/or the underprivileged and/or their priorities; by pressurizing local governments to implement pro-poor priorities that local governments would otherwise not implement and by speeding up or reducing delay in the implementation of pro-poor priorities or projects; and that civil society organizations promote pro-poor local government budgets by preventing leakages to pro-poor local government resources by among others checking shoddy work in pro-poor projects, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS) to check loss of funds meant for pro-poor projects. Conclusion: Civil society organisations remain in the pro-poor budgeting processes at both the central government level as well as the local government level in Uganda.
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    Analysis of the quality of local council elections in Hoima city, mid-western Uganda
    (International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2022) Mwesigwa, David; Acanga, Alfred; Chono, Oryang Alex; Oboi, Alex; Obici, Gilbert
    Purpose: The aim of this study was to discuss the quality of local council elections by exploring factors that influence vote buying and vote selling during electoral seasons in Uganda. Methodology: A cross-sectional study aimed at promoting free, fair and credible local council elections in Hoima city. The study was conducted in one city ward that is part of Hoima City Cohort Study (HCCS). The HCCS is a population-based cohort that was identified for purposes of this study. A total of 28 registered voters, resident in four study areas were enrolled into the study. Data were collected on socio-econ-political related characteristics. A regression model was used to generate voting frequency as a measure of association for factors that were associated with voter bribery. Findings: Results suggest that voter bribery was high; higher in men than in women. Less than half had participated in more than two previous local council elections while slightly more than half were taking part in the second election. After adjusting for potential and suspected confounder, the factors that were negatively associated with voter bribery were: greed, poverty, and expectations; political party/candidate influence and lack of self-control were positively associated with voter bribery. Since political party/candidate influence and lack of self-control were positively associated with voter bribery in the area of study, targeting those having exorbitant resources to tempt voters may help reduce voter bribery in this area. Unique Contribution to Policy and Practice: The results of this study may be useful to policy and practice since they can facilitate managers of electoral management bodies as well as political parties to evolve frameworks that can facilitate credible electoral processes.
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    Candidate’s physical attractiveness as a consequence in an election
    (International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2022) Mwesigwa, David; Obici, Gilbert
    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to deconstruct election results within the framework of candidate’s physical attractiveness. There is a mounting fear that modern-day political institutions are not presenting candidates with the social aptitude that they need to become successful in election processes. This deficiency has placed a growing burden on political parties to boost the victory of their candidates by making sure that the process of selecting candidates transforms into a rewarding time of political victory. In view of the countless contestations and proof of the dearth of social abilities in political parties, the emphasis of this article is on how political parties in Uganda can identify appealing candidates for the modern-day voter. Methods: By means of a desk review technique, definitions are given as well as an earlier theory as a basis for a projected model of enhancing candidate victory. Findings: The findings reveal that candidate’s physical attractiveness contributes positively towards the election outcome given that candidates that are physically less attractive are likely to score lower in an election. Unique contribution of theory, practice and policy: The study suggests that to neglect the power of a candidate’s physical attractiveness in an election is comparable to surrendering election victory to the opponent. For effective application, political party leaderships should include the elements of physical attractiveness in their strategic plans when choosing candidates for the next election cycle.
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    Community Support Groups and Home-Based Care among People Living HIV and AIDS in Uganda
    (Annals of Justice and Humanity, 2023) Auma, Zamaradi; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: This study investigated the contribution of Community support groups on Home based care to Persons Living with HIV in Lira District. Research Methodology: We adopted a cross-sectional research design among a sample of 226 respondents. Using both the Self Administered Questionnaires and an Interview Guide. Results: The findings suggested that Community support groups (μ=4.959, SD=0.5393) help in enhancing home-based care for PLHIV in Lira District. Further, Community support groups had a significant effect on Adherence to ART (β=0.641, P<0.05), Nutrition support (β=0.581, P<0.05), and Palliative care (β=0.638, P<0.05). Limitations: This study covered only one district in the entire Lango sub-region yet if more districts were included, possibly the outcomes would have been different. Contribution: This study contributes empirical evidence of the association between Community support groups and home-based care to PLHIV in Lira District. Therefore, for improved home-based care for PLHIV, stakeholders are encouraged to mobilize local communities to form Community support groups so that they can be able to offer support to PLHIV. Practical implication: The study contributes to practice since HBC CSG can be used as a tool for improving the level of palliative care among the PLHIV in the local community given that the care for PLHIV has greatly moved away from the hospital-based to home based. Novelty: Studies on Community support groups are still limited since much of the literature originates from other parts save for Uganda and it is worse for Lira district
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    The contribution of Civil Society Organizations in pro-poor budgeting processes: A review on Local Governments in Uganda
    (American Journal of Strategic Studies, 2023) Ogwang, Okello Godfrey; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: This study aimed to analyse the contribution of CSOs in pro-poor local government budget processes, with Dokolo District as a case study. The study addressed four questions, namely; (i) what is the extent to which CSOs contribute to local government revenue enhancement? (ii) What is the magnitude to which CSOs influence the enactment of pro-poor local government budget allocations/priorities? (iii) to what extent do CSOs promote pro-poor implementation of enacted local government budgets? And (iv) to what extent do CSOs prevent leakages to local government budget resources? Methodology: The study adopted a review of secondary literature gotten from journals, documentaries, periodicals, annual reports and statistical analyses Findings of the study: The findings suggest that CSOs contribute to local government revenue enhancement, building the capacity of local governments in revenue mobilization, providing off-budget and on-budget support to local governments; that CSOs promote pro-poor local government budget allocations through forums such as budget conferences and budget dialogues; that CSOs influence local governments to implement their budgets in ways that serve the best interests of the poor and/or the underprivileged and/or their priorities; by pressurizing local governments to implement pro-poor priorities that local governments would otherwise not implement and by speeding up or reducing delay in the implementation of pro-poor priorities or projects; and that CSOs promote pro-poor local government budgets by preventing leakages to pro-poor local government resources by among others checking shoddy work in pro-poor projects. Recommendations: From the findings, it is encouraged that local governments should leverage CSOs as an important resource in enhancing their revenue; that local governments should involve CSOs in all phases of the budget circle; that local governments should embrace the use of social accountability forums and tools such as barazas, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS) and social movements for checking local government budget resource leakages to enhance decentralized service delivery. Unique contribution to policy and/or practice: The results of this study are relevant to practitioners of civil society organisations seeing that the level of corruption in governments as well as the magnitude to which vulnerable sections continue to be marginalised is growing hence the need for the civil society to offer checks and balances in budget processes. Keywords: Civil society organizations, pro-poor budget processes, local government, Dokolo
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    Contribution of Community Support Group to Home-Based Care of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Lira District: A Case of Amach Town Council and Amach Sub County
    (Lira University, 2022) Auma, Zamaradi; Obici, Gilbert
    Background: This study examined the contribution of community support groups on home based care to persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lira District. Specifically, the study examined the contribution of community support group on adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) for PLHIV, analyzed the contribution of community support groups on nutrition support to PLHIV, and examined the contribution of community support groups on palliative care to PLHIV. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional study design, which employed a mixed methods approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 577 participants. Both simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling, were used to select a sample size of 226 respondents. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data and an interview guide to collect qualitative data. Descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation), and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used to analyze numerical data. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data from interviews to supplement quantitative data. Results: The findings suggested that community support group (mean=4.959, SD=0.5393) helps in enhancing home based care for PLHIV in Lira District. The study further revealed that community support group had a significant effect on adherence to ART (β=0.641, p<0.05), nutrition support (β=0.581, p<0.05) and palliative care (β=0.638, p<0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that community support group significantly affects home based care for PLHIV in Lira District, Northern Uganda. This study contributes an original and empirical evidence of the association between community support group and home based care to PLHIV in Lira District. Recommendation: Therefore, for improved home based care to PLHIV, Lira District Local Government is encouraged to mobilize the local community to form community support groups so that they can be in position to give support to PLHIV in Lira District. Keywords: Community Support Group, Home-Based Care, and Persons Living with HIV and AIDS
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    The contribution of voluntary Savings and Loan Associations towards enhancing household food security in Kole District, Mid-North Uganda
    (International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2022) Ogwal, John Baptist; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: The study examined the relationship between VSLA activities and household food security in Kole District. Specifically, the study examined the effect of VSLA on three aspects of household food security, namely availability, food access, and food stability. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional design, which employed a mixed methods approach combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. A target population of 252 respondents including district and sub-county officials, VSLA leaders, and VSLA members was used. Both simple-random sampling and purposive sampling were applied to select a sample size of 148 and data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussions. Data was largely presented using tables. Descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used to analyse numerical data while Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Findings: The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between activities of VSLA and household food security in the area of study. Also, VSLA activities yielded a significant effect on food availability (β=0.721, P<0.05), food accessibility (β=0.609, P<0.05) and food stability (β=0.761, P<0.05). It was decided that VSLA activities have a significant effect on household food security in Kole District, something that contributes to empirical-evidence of the association between VSLA activities and household food security. Unique contribution of theory, practice and policy: For improved household food security, it is encouraged that Kole District Local Government should mobilise the local community to join VSLA groups so that they can access affordable capital with a view to increase their level of food production.
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    Corruption as a Barrier to Health Service Delivery in Lira District, Uganda
    (International Journal of Health Sciences, 2023) Okori, Tonny; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: This study set to investigate the relationship between corruption and health service delivery in the Lira district. Four objectives were targeted: determining the effect of corruption on health service delivery, examining corrupt actions, mechanisms of fighting corruption and challenges faced by the public in fighting corruption in Lira district. Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional study design that employed a mixed-methods approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 120 people, which comprised patients, in-charges of Ogur and Amach Health Center IV, village health teams, and some community leaders. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect data, an interview guide, and a focus group discussion checklist for qualitative. The descriptive statistics (mean, frequency, and standard deviation) and the regression statistics were used to determine the effect of corruption on health service delivery. Findings: The study found that corruption is associated with poor health service delivery in government health facilities. The regression coefficient of 0.97 and R-square of 0.97 reveal a strong correlation, which affects health service delivery by 38.2 percentage points. There are numerous corruption actions in health facilities, such as the selling of government drugs to patients; bribery, especially in the outpatient department; theft of health commodities; nepotism; favoritism; segregation at all service points in health facilities; and poor accountability. The mechanisms of fighting corruption in the health sector were community empowerment, community campaigns against corruption, reporting of suspected cases of corruption, tight supervision of government employees, and others. The challenges faced by the public in fighting against corruption were lack of community empowerment, a lack of information, unclear reporting channels for corrupt perpetrators, community ignorance, and fears of being mistreated by health workers, a weak political system, and bribery. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: It was recommended that the government of Uganda should increase health worker salaries; tighten supervision of health workers at least weekly for effective monitoring; and a contract for fighting corruption be awarded to a private company because it worked well with the Apac anti-corruption coalition (TACC). This study contributes to the re-awakening of stakeholders on the depth of corruption in basic service delivery in Uganda.
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    Effect of corruption on health service delivery in Uganda: a case study of Lira District, Northern Uganda.
    (Lira University, 2023) Okori, Tonny; Obici, Gilbert
    Background: This study was set up to investigate the effect of corruption on health service delivery in Lira District. Corruption has been on the rise countrywide, and about 78 percent of Ugandans report that the government is not doing enough to combat corruption. The statistics reveal that a sum of 20 trillion shillings every year is lost to corruption; 131 billion shillings are lost through taxation; 459 billion shillings are lost in user fees and utilities; another 820 billion shillings are lost in natural resources and 15 billion shillings are lost in environmental degradation. Therefore, the study was governed by four objectives such as determining the effect of corruption on health service delivery, examining corruption actions in the health sector, determining some of the mechanisms of fighting corruption and investigating challenges faced by the public in fighting corruption in Lira District. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional study design that employed a mixed-method approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 120 people which comprised patients, in-charges of Ogur and Amach Health Center IV, Village health teams and some community leaders. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect data, an interview guide and a focus group discussion checklist for qualitative. The descriptive statistics (mean, frequency and standard deviation) and the regression statistics were used to determine the effect of corruption on health service delivery. Findings: The study found that corruption is associated with poor health service delivery in government health facilities. The regression coefficient of 0.97 and R-square of 0.97 reveal a strong correlation, which affects service delivery by 38.2 percentage points. The study also revealed that there are numerous corruption actions in health facilities such as the selling of government drugs to patients; bribery, especially in the outpatient department; theft of health commodities; nepotism; favoritism; segregation at all service points in health facilities; and poor accountability. On the mechanism of fighting corruption in the health sector, Lira District the study revealed some mechanisms such as community empowerment, community campaigns against corruption, reporting of suspected cases of corruption, tight supervision of government employees and others. On the challenges faced by the public in fighting against corruption, the study found that some common challenges are lack of community empowerment, a lack of information, unclear reporting channels for corrupt perpetrators, community ignorance and fears of being mistreated by health workers, a weak political system and bribery. Recommendations: Finally, the researcher suggests recommendations that the government of Uganda should increase health worker salaries; tighten supervision of health workers at least weekly for effective monitoring and a contract for fighting corruption be awarded to a private company because it worked well with the Apac Anti-corruption coalition (TACC). Keywords: Corruption, Health Service Delivery, and Lira District.
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    Efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of public health workers in mid-north of Uganda
    (Annals of Human Resource Management Research, 2021) Komakech, Emmanuel; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: This study sought to determine the efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of middle-level Public Health Workers (PHWs) in Lira District Local Government. Specifically, the study aimed to: determine the degree of inspirational motivation among ML-PHWs in Lira District; determine the level of performance among ML-PHWs in Lira District; and investigate the effect of inspirational motivation on the performance of ML-PHWs in Lira District. Research methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design while incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study used stratified and simple random sampling procedures to select health facilities, supervisors and ML-PHWs; a total of 164 respondents were selected. Results: The findings suggest that inspirational motivation has a significant effect on the performance of ML-PHWs ( p<0.01). Limitations: This study only focused on one construct of transformational leadership style (inspirational motivation), yet there are several constructs of that style, which may affect the performance of PHWs. Contribution: The findings of this study can be useful to public service managers wishing to enhance the performance of PHWs using limited resources.
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    Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda
    (CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 2022) Okori, Betty C.; Oryema, Christine; Opiro, Robert; Acur, Amos; Obici, Gilbert; Rutaro, Karlmax; Malinga, Geoffrey M.; Sande, Eric
    Background: Termites are the most destructive pests in many agricultural and forest plantations in Uganda. Current control of termites mostly relies on chemical pesticides. However, the adverse effects of chemical insecticides necessitate the need to search for and popularize the usage of environmentally safer options. Plants represent one of the most accessible resources available for termite control by communities in Uganda. However, limited documented information exists for their contribution in the management of except through verbal sharing. This study aimed at assessing the communities’ knowledge about plants traditionally used in controlling termites among selected communities in Apac District, northern Uganda. Method: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted between November 2016 and February 2017 in 12 randomly selected villages in the sub counties of Apac and Ibuje of Apac District, northern Uganda. Open-ended questionnaire interviews were used to gather ethnobotanical and sociodemographic data. A total of 381 indigenous people were interviewed [male, 281 (73.8); female, 100 (26.2)]. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Informant Consensus Factor (ICF), and the relative frequency of citation (RFC) was determined. Results: Overall, 70.9% of the respondents were knowledgeable about plants used for control of termites. There was a significant association between respondents’ knowledge of pesticidal plants with age and gender but not with education status. A total of 11 plant species belonging to eight families were identified to be in use for control of termites in Apac. Solanaceae, Eurphorbiaceae and Asteraceae were the most represented families with two species each, while the rest of the families had only one species mentioned. According to the relative frequency of citation (RFC), Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. (RFC = 0.43), Vernonia amygdalina Delile (0.18) and Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray (0.10) were the most used in the control of termites in the study area. Fruits (45.9%) and leaves (29.2%) were the most used plant parts. Squeezing, crushing and chopping of the plant materials were the most popular methods of preparation and water extract was the commonest mode of formulation of plant parts. Conclusions: The study has shown that rural populations of the targeted localities possess indigenous knowledge on anti-termitid plants. However, screening is urgently needed to validate their bioactivity and to determine the bioactive constituents responsible for killing the invertebrates in pest management. Furthermore, simple methods for local propagation and cultivation are needed to ensure a sustainable supply of termicidal plant biomass
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    Faith Based Organisations Strategies and the welfare of street children in Lango sub-region: Evidence from Lira City, Uganda
    (International Journal of Culture and Religious Studies, 2022) Ojok, Fred; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: The study aimed to examine the relationship between Faith Based Organisations Strategies (FBOS) and Welfare of Street Children (WSC) in Lira City, specifically focusing on the effect of FBOS in terms of preventive strategies, rehabilitation strategies, outreach strategies and collaboration strategies on the WSC. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive study design, which employed a mixed method approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 219 which included district and sub-county officials, Simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling, was used to select a sample size of 196 participants. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data, interview guide and focus group discussion guide to collect qualitative data. Descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation), and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used to analyse numerical data. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data from interviews to supplement quantitative data. Findings: The results revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between FBOS and the WSC. The study also revealed that preventive Strategy had a significant effect on the WSC (β=0.061, P<0.01), rehabilitation (β=0.625, P<0.01), outreach strategy (β=0.096, P<0.01) and Collaborative strategy (β=0.086, P<0.01). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that FBOS have a significant effect on the WSC in Lira City, northern Uganda. Unique contribution to policy and/or practice: This study contributes an original and empirical-evidence of the relationship between FBOS and the WSC in Uganda. That is why the quest for improved WSC in Lira City calls for concerted engagement among both urban government actors and other non-state actors to mobilize local communities to embrace the FBOS so as to guarantee the WSC in Uganda.
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    Faith-based organizations’ strategies and welfare of street children, A case of Lira City
    (Lira University, 2024) Ojok, Fred; Obici, Gilbert
    Background: The study examined the contributions of Faith Based Organisation to the Welfare of Street Children in Lira City. Specifically, the study examined the effect of Faith Based Organisation Strategies like; preventive strategies, rehabilitation strategies, outreach strategies and Collaboration strategies on the welfare of street children. Methods: The study adopted a descriptive study design, which employed a mixed method approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 219 which included Lira City Official, Division Official, CDOs, Town Agents, Local Council Officials, Child Protection Officials, Police Officers and other community members. Simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling, were used to select a sample size of 196 participants. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data, interview guide and focus group discussion guide to collect qualitative data. Descriptive statistic (mean, and standard deviation), and inferential statistic (correlation and regression) were used to analyse numerical data. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data from interviews to supplement quantitative data. Findings: The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between Faith Based Strategy had a significant effect on the welfare of street children, rehabilitation also had appositive impact while, outreach strategy and collaborative strategy equally contributed positive effects thus far. Conclusion: The study concludes that Faith Based Strategy significantly affect the welfare of street children in Lira City, northern Uganda. This study contributes an original and empirical evidence of the relationship between Faith Based Strategies and the welfare of street children in Lira City. Recommendation: Therefore , for improved welfare of street children in Lira City , Local Government and other non- state actors are encouraged to mobilize local community to embrace these strategies to ensure the welfare of children in the street ,encouraged cultural and religious institution to play significant roles on the welfare of street , encourage cultural and religious institution to play significant roles on the welfare of the street children and central government should enact strict laws for the protection of street children. Keywords: Faith-based organizations’, strategies, welfare, street children, and Lira City
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    Farmers’ education and food security at the household level in Lira City, Northern Uganda
    (International Journal of Development Research, 2024) Akite, Rebecca; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    The study highlights the contribution of Farmers' Education to food security among selected households in one division of Lira City. The research questions addressed; the contribution of farmers' Education to food availability, the contribution of farmers' Education to food accessibility, and the effect of Farmers' Education on food utilization in Amuca Ward. A descriptive research design was adopted. The findings revealed that males dominated the study with a youthful population of 40% and were fairly literate though majority of the respondents (63%) were married, 16% were cohabiting, 9% were widows and 6% were divorced. 50.78% were farmers, followed by the business community (7.11%) and politicians were just 4.6% and civil servants were only 3.5%. It was revealed that the lead organizations that conducted farmers' education were government-aided (25%), followed by non-governmental organizations standing at 18%, while fellow farmers stood at 7% and private household arrangements at 27% and others (23%). This demographic made majority of the respondents to believe that continuous farmers education coupled with timely agri-inputs; and better government policies aimed to support food security interventions can guarantee household food security in Lira city. Basing on the findings, we recommended that Lira City pateners with other stakeholders in funding farmer Education programs and consider extending the program to its peri-urban areas. Key Words: Farmer education, Food security, Food availability, Food Accessibility, Food utilization.
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    Gender In Leadership and Organizational Performance in Uganda: A Case of Nwoya District Local Government
    (Lira University, 2022) Akello, Agnes Ebong; Ejang, Mary; Obici, Gilbert;
    Background: The study investigated the influence of gender in leadership on organizational performance focusing on Nwoya District Local Government. Methods: The study adopted a cross sectional design, which was both quantitative and qualitative in nature and a sample of 123 respondents were studied. Findings: The findings of this study revealed that gender parity enhances the performance of the organization, a positive significant relationship exists between gender parity and organizational performance. The study also indicated that gender is positively and significantly correlated with the leadership style and lastly gender in leadership affects the performance of the organization. Conclusions: The study concluded that; gender parity in the organization is vital for the performance of the organization, gender determines the leadership of the organization and gender in leadership is very important in the performance of the organization. Recommendations: the study therefore made the following recommendations; organizations should develop a policy framework that gives equal opportunity for the different gender in the leadership position; the leadership of Nwoya District Local Government should encourage both males and females to equally take part in the leadership of the different organizations within the district and finally, the issue of the gender stereotype should be fought as studies and literature reviewed have indicated that it has a negative effect on gender in leadership. Keywords: gender, performance, leadership, organizational performance
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    Intellectual stimulation and employee performance: Reflections on mid-level healthcare workers in Lira district, Uganda
    (International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD), 2021) Komakech, Emmanuel; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    The study sought to determine the influence of intellectual stimulation on the performance of middle level healthcare workers in Lira District Local Government. The objectives of the study were; to determine the level of intellectual stimulation among middle-line health workers in lira district; to determine the level of performance among middle level healthcare workers in Lira District; and to determine the effect of intellectual stimulation on the performance of middle level employee in Lira District Local Government. The study adapted a cross-sectional survey design while incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study used stratified, purposive sampling and simple random sampling procedures to select health facilities, supervisors and middle level healthcare workers respectively. A total of 164 respondents were selected. Data was analyzed using STATA 15. The findings suggest that intellectual stimulation (  0.144, p<0.01), and individualized consideration (   0.190, p<0.05) have positive and significant influence on employee performance while intellectual stimulation has a negative insignificant effect on employee performance. The study recommends that management of health facilities should focus their efforts of management strategy on attracting, developing and retaining transformational leaders which could impact the organization in a more positive regard as employee become and remain engaged.
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    Land Governance Institutions and Land Conflict Management in Lira District, Lango Sub-Region, Uganda
    (International Journal of Conflict Management, 2023) Omodo, Kagere Willy; Obici, Gilbert; Mwesigwa, David
    Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of selected land governance institutions in the management of land conflicts in Lango sub-region. Methods and materials: Both correlation and descriptive designs were used and a sample size of 200 was targeted, and sampled using purposive and simple random sampling techniques from whom, questionnaires was administered among members of Land Tribunals, local council courts, and opinion leaders. The response rate of 86% was achieved from which data was analysed. Findings: The study reveals that the correlation between Land Tribunals and land conflicts (r = .120; p-value >.05) is positive and weak; between Local Council Courts and land conflict (r = .224; p-value <.05) is positive and weak; and between Ad-hoc Mediators and land conflict (r = .518; p-value>.05) is positive and strong. Further, the results of multiple regression reveal that Land Tribunals (Beta = .143; p-value >.05) is low in land conflict management; Local Council Courts (Beta = .085; p-value >.05) is low in land conflict management; and that Ad-hoc Mediators (Beta = .479; p-value >.05) is relatively high in land conflict management. Conclusion: It was concluded that Land Tribunals are the least effective in managing land conflicts but Local Council Courts are least effective in managing land conflicts; and that Ad-hoc Mediation is more effective in managing land conflicts in the study area. Recommendations: From the study, it is encouraged that government considers re-enforcing the role of Land Tribunals with the view of making them more effective in land conflicts management; A study on factors leading to rampant land conflicts is proposed.
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    Local Government interventions and wetland management in Otuke District: A Case of Adwari Wetlands Strech
    (Lira University., 2023) Odongo, John Bosco; Obici, Gilbert
    Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of local Government intervention on wetland management in Otuko District. The study looked at the effect of bylaws on wetland management; enforcement on wetlands management and partnership on wetland management in Otuke district. Methods: Primary data was collected from the respondents using a 5-Likert type scale questionnaire, interview guide and documentary review guide. Demographics data was analysed by descriptive statistics while the effect of local government interventions was analysed using regression model. Thematic and content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Findings: According to the findings, use of by-laws, enforcement and partnership all exhibited a positive significant relationship with wetland management. The result of the regression revealed that by-law, enforcement and partnership all significantly affect wetland management. Conclusion: The study concluded that enacting of ordinance by the district council help it the protection, conservation and restoration of wetland. The study also concluded that carrying out enforcement with the help of enforcement officer and police officers help to manage wetland. Finaly, the study concluded that partnering with CSO, NGO and cultural institution help in the management of wetland. Recommendations: The study therefore recommended that management of Otuke district local government and other local governments in Uganda should come out with by-laws and ordinances on wetland. The study also recommended that the local community should be sensitized on the importance of wetland protection and conservation. Finally, the study reconsented that enforcement officers and police officers in-charge environment should be empowered so as to enhance their capacity to enforce the by-laws, regulations, and policies on wetland. Key words: Local Government, interventions, wetland and Management
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    Local Government interventions and wetland management in Otuke District: A Case of Adwari Wetlands Strech
    (Lira University., 2023) Odongo, John Bosco; Obici, Gilbert
    Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of local Government intervention on wetland management in Otuko District. The study looked at the effect of bylaws on wetland management; enforcement on wetlands management and partnership on wetland management in Otuke district. Methods: Primary data was collected from the respondents using a 5-Likert type scale questionnaire, interview guide and documentary review guide. Demographics data was analysed by descriptive statistics while the effect of local government interventions was analysed using regression model. Thematic and content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Findings: According to the findings, use of by-laws, enforcement and partnership all exhibited a positive significant relationship with wetland management. The result of the regression revealed that by-law, enforcement and partnership all significantly affect wetland management. Conclusion: The study concluded that enacting of ordinance by the district council help it the protection, conservation and restoration of wetland. The study also concluded that carrying out enforcement with the help of enforcement officer and police officers help to manage wetland. Finaly, the study concluded that partnering with CSO, NGO and cultural institution help in the management of wetland. Recommendations: The study therefore recommended that management of Otuke district local government and other local governments in Uganda should come out with by-laws and ordinances on wetland. The study also recommended that the local community should be sensitized on the importance of wetland protection and conservation. Finally, the study reconsented that enforcement officers and police officers in-charge environment should be empowered so as to enhance their capacity to enforce the by-laws, regulations, and policies on wetland. Key words: Local Government, interventions, wetland and Management
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    Performance Appraisal and Employee Performance: A Case in Education Sector, Amolatar District
    (Lira University, 2022) Ekwire, Jonathan; Mwesigwa, David; Obici, Gilbert
    Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of performance appraisal on employee performance in education sector of Amolatar District Local Government. Specifically, the study looked at the effect of appraisal techniques, appraisal feedback and appraisal process on employee performance in the education sector in Amolatar DLG. Methods: In order to carry out the study, the study was designed in cross-sectional survey manner where qualitative as well as quantitative data was collected from primary resources. The population of the study was 250 respondents from which a sample size of 148 was drawn for the study. The questionnaires were distributed to collect data from the categories of Primary School teachers while interview guide was employed to collect data from key informants in the categories of District Education Officer, Senior Inspector of Schools, Senior Education Officer and Head Teachers of Primary Schools. The collected data was summarized and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The research was analyzed using t-test, correlation and regression analysis by SPSS version 23.0 data analysis software. Results: The study found out that performance appraisal is positively correlated with employee performance in Amolatar District Local Government, on the effect of performance appraisal on employee performance, the study also found out that appraisal techniques, appraisal feedback and appraisal process had significant effect on employee performance. Recommendation: Thus, the researcher recommended that the Amolatar DLG should take these factors into strong consideration in order to ensure the effectiveness of employee performance and achieve the objective of the appraisal. Keywords: Performance Appraisal, and Employee Performance