Browsing by Author "Sendawula, Kasimu"

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Industrial symbiosis and scalability of smallholder farming in Uganda
(Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2026-09-02) Sendawula, Kasimu; Mugarura, Jude Thaddeo; Turyakira, Peter; Alshehri, Reem Fihran; Najjinda, Shamirah; Nakandi, Annet
This study explored smallholder farmers’ perceptions of scalability, the industrial symbiotic practices they undertake, and the contribution of industrial symbiosis to farm scalability in Uganda. A multiple case study design was adopted, involving a purposive sample of 35 smallholder farmers from registered farmer groups in Luwero District, with data saturation reached at the 29th interview. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted in the local language to ensure depth and clarity. It was then analyzed using thematic content analysis to identify key patterns and themes. The findings indicate that smallholder farmers perceive scalability as a multidimensional, practice-based process characterized by increased production, market expansion, efficient resource utilization, and enhanced operational capacity. Scalability is viewed as a dynamic process embedded in everyday farming activities. Industrial symbiosis is practiced through waste reuse, crop-livestock integration, alternative feed production, resource sharing, and knowledge exchange. These practices improve productivity, efficiency, and income, making industrial symbiosis a practical strategy for achieving farm scalability in resource-constrained settings. The study contributes to knowledge by providing a contextually grounded understanding of smallholder farm scalability, moving beyond linear interpretations. It offers empirical evidence on farm-level industrial symbiosis and demonstrates how these practices enhance productivity, efficiency, and adaptive capacity, providing novel insights into how resource-constrained farmers in Uganda achieve scalability.
The contribution of technology competencies and usage in promoting inclusive business of women-owned enterprises in Uganda
(Management Matters, 2026-03-30) Sendawula, Kasimu; Dorothy Kabagenyi; Shamirah Najjinda; Moses Kisame Kisubi
Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish whether technology usage mediates the relationship between technology competencies and inclusive business. Design/methodology/approach The study employed an explanatory design and a quantitative approach to gather data from 186 women entrepreneurs operating in Luwero District, Uganda. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire, and analysis was supported by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and SmartPLS. Findings Study results indicate that technology usage fully mediates the relationship between technology competencies and inclusive business among women-owned SMEs. This indicates that technology competencies alone, without usage, don't promote inclusive business. Therefore, women entrepreneurs must possess both soft and technical skills to effectively utilise technology in their businesses, thereby enabling their businesses to employ marginalised people, making their products accessible and affordable, as well as increasing business profitability. Originality/value The study provides initial empirical evidence on the mediating role of technology usage in the relationship between technology competencies and inclusive business, using evidence from Uganda, where the government is still struggling to ensure that people at the grassroots are equally involved in productive activities as a conduit for attaining social and economic transformation. Theoretically, the study confirms the applicability of the Technology Acceptance Model in explaining the study phenomenon.