State of Uganda’s Population Report 2023
The State of Uganda Population Report. The Report’s theme is: “Mindset Change for A Favourable Population Age Structure: A Prerequisite for Wealth Creation’ The theme is mindful of the aspirations…
The Tooro Kingdom “I Would Want to See”
Your Majesty, King of Tooro, Esteemed Cabinet Members, Distinguished Guests, Your Majesty, it is with profound humility and immense honour that I stand before you today, addressing this esteemed gathering…
The Influences of Open Access of Online Health Information on Patient Compliance to Professional Healthcare Providers Prescription in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District Uganda
Globally the health sector has witnessed disruptive transformation of how information is; generated, analyzed and shared using Information Communication Technologies (ICT). There is limited understanding on how patient’s access of online health information influences their desire to seek professional healthcare services or their adherence to professional healthcare service providers prescription/advise. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence that online health information has on patients’ compliance to professional healthcare service provider’s case management plans in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda. Results show that, availability of internet, accessibility and availability of information and desire to gain deeper understanding are some of key factors that influence patients to access online health information. The study further revealed that access to online health information reinforces patient desired to seek professional care services and adhere to a case management plan provided by the health workers in addition to improving patient awareness and participation in management of their health.
Remote Working Trends and Their Impact on Employee Performance and Organizational Productivity in Uganda
After the COVID-19 pandemic, some organizations integrated remote working into their organizational structures, systems, and
processes, making the practices an integral part of service delivery. Uganda had one of the longest COVID-19 closures, and this stimulated the adoption of remote working in various organizations across sectors. Despite the adoption of remoting working in Uganda, there is limited understanding of its impact on employees’ performance and overall organizational productivity. The purpose of this study was to establish the state of remote working in Uganda, establish policy and regulatory gaps, and examine the impact of remote working practices on employee performance and overall organizational productivity. A mixed methods of data collection and analysis was used.
A Portable Plant Physiological Feature Image Processing Technique for Groundnuts Rosette Disease Diagnosis
Agriculture is the backbone of most economies in Africa,including Uganda,and groundnut is one of the five most important oil seeds produced in the world and in Uganda.The crop plays a critical role in the food and nutrition security of both animals and humans. The optimal production of the crop is challenged by several factors,including limited access to quality seed, limited access to quality extension service, poor management of pests and diseases, and weak farm records management,among others. The crop is susceptible to many diseases, causing a decline in productivity and quality, all of which affect the agricultural economy. T
Evaluating a Multi-Partner Digital Skilling Model for Persons with Disabilities in Uganda
This study evaluates a multi-partner digital skilling model aimed at enhancing digital inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Uganda. Despite policy commitments, PWDs face persistent barriers to digital access,…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Higher Education in Uganda: A Case Study of Makerere University
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a transformative force in global education, yet its role in low-resource contexts remains underexplored. This study investigates the extent to which AI can…
Artificial intelligence-powered multiclass deep learning model for detection of aflatoxin related defects in Ugandan groundnuts
Aflatoxin contamination poses a persistent challenge to groundnut value chains in sub-Saharan Africa, where conventional laboratory-based detection methods are costly, time-consuming, and often inaccessible to smallholder farmers. This studypresents an…
Last Mile Connectivity Deterring Access to Education: Baseline Evidence from the DECEDA Project
This study establishes the baseline status of digital infrastructure, internet connectivity, and teacher digital competencies in Uganda’s rural primary schools before the implementation of the Digitally Enabled Community-Centred Early Childhood…
Limitations of existing landslide mitigation, detection and early warning approaches in Bududa District, Uganda
Landslides in Bududa District, Uganda, pose a persistent threat, with existing mitigation and early warning systems proving largely ineffective. This paper investigates the limitations of these approaches, focusing on the…