~ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC SECTOR A CASE STUDY OF NTV UGANDA

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ABSTRACT The study examined the “Role of mass media in fighting corruption in public sector a case study of NTV Uganda” The study was. carried out at NTV Uganda in Namuwongo, Makindye division, Kampala Capital City . The study achieved the following objectives; to establish the role of media in fighting corruption in Uganda, to establish the causes of corruption in Uganda, and to examine the measure to curb corruption in Uganda. The researcher adopted the case study research design and correlation study design which explored the Role of mass media in fighting cbrruption in Uganda. Data was collected from a sample of 3Orespondents in using self administered questionnaires and was later analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient (r). The findings revealed mass media had a positive and significantly related to fighting corruption in Uganda (P0.000

TABLE OF CONTENT

Contents

DECLARATION

APPROVAL II

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENT v

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES xi

LIST OF ACROYNMS xii

ABSTRACT Xiii

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION I

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background .1

1.2 Statement of the problem 5

1 .3 General Objective 6

1.3.1 Objectives of the study 6

1.4 Research Questions 6

1 .5 Scope of the study 6

1.5.1 Geographical scope 6

1 .5.2 Subject scope

1.5.3 Time scope

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1.6 Significance of the study .6

1.7 Key Terms 7

1.8 Conceptual Framework 8

CHAPTER TWO 9

LITERATURE REVIEW ~ ,•..,,..., 9

2.0 Introduction 9

2.1 Role of mass media in fighting corruption in Uganda 9

2.2 Causes of corruption in Uganda 12

2.3 Measures to curb corruption in Uganda 17

CHAPTER THREE 20

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 20

3.0 Introduction 20

3.1 Research design 20

3.2 Study population 20

3.3 Sample size 20

3.4 Sampling procedures/techniques 2

3.5 Data source 2 I

3.5.1 Primary data 21

3.5.2 Secondary data 21

3.6 Data Collection Instruments 22

3.6.1 Questionnaire 22

3.6.2 Interview 22

3.6.3 Observations 22

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3.7 Data analysis and processing 22

3.8 Measurement of variables 22

3.9 Ethical considerations 22

3.10 Anticipated limitation of the st~Y 23

CHAPTER FOUR 24

PRESENTATION, INTE~RETATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE FINDINGS 24

4.0 Introduction 24

4.1 FindingS Ofl the CharacteriSt~~ of Respondents 24

4.1.1 Gender of Respondents 24

4.1.2 Age distribution of Respondents 25

4.1.3 Level of Education 25

4.1.4 Marital status 26

4.1.5 Department ofRespoents 26

4.1.6 ~~~atiofl/Work~flg experience 27

4.2 The First Objective of the study was to establish the role of mass media in fighting

corruption in Uganda 28

4.2.1 Mass media promotes democratically elected board of governors in public sector 28

4.2.2 Mass media promotes accountability in decision making of public officials 28

4.2.3 Mass media promotes integrity and probity of public officials 29

4.2.4 Mass media promotes transparency and practice open leadership of public officials 30

4.2.5 Mass media promotes fairness, honesty and equity among public officials 31

4.2.6 Mass media promotes objectivitY and independence \hen making decisions 32

4.2.7 Mass media promotes respOnSiCn~5 of public officials to public needs and demands32

4.2.8 Mass media promotes economical and efficient using public funds 33

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4.3 The Second objective of the study was to examine the causes of con pt~on in Ug~inda .. ..34

4.3.1. Poverty has resulted into corruption in Uganda 34

4.3.2 Poor governance has resulted into corruption in Uganda 34

4.3.3 Armed conflicts have resulted into corruption in Uganda 35

4.3.5 Foreign aid has resulted into a cycle of corruption in Uganda 36

4.3.6 Bureaucracy has resulted into corruption in Uganda 36

4.4 The Third Objective of the study was to examine measures to curb corruption in Uganda37

4.4.1 Good governance checks on conflict of interest 37

4.4.2 Good governance promotes ethical behavior 38

4.4.3 Good governance checks on corruption and embezzlement of public funds 38

4.4.4 Good governance checks on misappropriation of public funds 39

4.4.5 Good governance increases on public trust in government agencies 40

4.4.6 Internal controls and auditing check on corruption in public sector 40

4.4.6 Internal controls and auditing check on corruption in public sector 41

4.4.7 Legal compliances check on corruption in public sector 42

4.4.8 E-government checks on corruption in public sector 42

4.4.9 Out-sourcing checks on corruption in public sector 43

4.5. Discussion of the findings 44

4. 5.1 Role of mass media in fighting corruption in Uganda 14

4.5.2 Causes of corruption in Uganda 46

4.5.3 Measures to curb corruption in Uganda 46

ChAPTER FIVE $8

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENI)ATIONS $8

5.0 Introduction 48

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5.1. Summary of the findings .48

5.2. Conclusion

5.3 Recommendations 49

REFERENCE

APPENDICES 52

APPENDIX A: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE RESPONDENTS 52

APPENDIX B: INTERVIEW GUIDE 57

APPENDIX C: ESTIMATED BUDGET 58

APPENDIX D: ACTION PLAN 2016-2017 59



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