Technological Innovation and Uganda’s Economic Growth Nexus: A Case Study of Kikuubo Online
Author (s)
Richard Wemesa, Sabiiti Mulema, Christopher Wagima, & Joshua Mwesigye
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between technological innovation and economic growth in Uganda, using Kikuubo Online as the case context. An exploratory documentary time-series design was adopted, drawing on nine annual observations covering the period 2016–2024. Secondary data on economic growth, employment rate, market reach and technological innovations were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression. The regression model was statistically significant overall, F(3,5) = 10.260, p = .014, and explained 86.0% of the observed variation in economic growth within the study period. Employment rate had a statistically significant positive coefficient, whereas market reach and technological innovation did not demonstrate statistically significant independent coefficients. Technological innovation and market reach were strongly correlated, suggesting that the two variables moved closely together during the period examined. However, the small number of observations, reliance on secondary data and high correlation between predictors require cautious interpretation. The findings provide exploratory evidence concerning the relationship between digital-platform development, employment, market reach and economic growth in Uganda. Further research using larger datasets and stronger causal designs is required to determine the specific economic contribution of Kikuubo Online and comparable digital platforms.
Key words: Technological Innovation, Economic Growth, E-commerce, Digital Platforms, Financial Inclusion, Uganda.
| Title: | Technological Innovation and Uganda’s Economic Growth Nexus: A Case Study of Kikuubo Online |
|---|---|
| Author: | Richard Wemesa, Sabiiti Mulema, Christopher Wagima, & Joshua Mwesigye |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Scientific Reports |
| Website: | http://ijsab.com/jsr |
| ISSN: | ISSN: 2708-7085 (Online), ISSN: 3079-9317 (Print) |
| Publisher | IJSAB International |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1236 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Acceptance Date: | 27/08/2026 |
| Date of Publication: | 01/09/2026 |
| PDF URL: | http://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/1236.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 1-17 |
| First Page: | 1 |
| Last Page: | 17 |
| Paper Type: | Research Paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Wemesa, R., Mulema, S., Wagima, C., & Mwesigye, J. (2026). Technological innovation and Uganda’s economic growth nexus: A case study of Kikuubo Online. Journal of Scientific Reports, 15(1), 1–17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1236
About Author (s)
Richard Wemesa (Corresponding Author), Department of Management Sciences, King Ceasor University, Kampala, Uganda, Plot 32, King Ceasor Road, Ggaba Road, Kampala Uganda; Department of Applied Business Administration, Cornerstone University Uganda, Plot 2312 and 67 Bweyogere, Kazinga, Kira, Wakiso, Uganda; Department of research & Consultancy, The Uganda institute of banking and financial services, Kampala Uganda, Plot 10 Buganda Road, P.O.Box 4986, Kampala, Uganda; Department of Business Administration, Unicaf University, Plot 53B, Ntinda II Road/Nakawa Division, Kampala Uganda. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3425-4268
Sabiiti Mulema, Department of Management Sciences, King Ceasor University, Kampala, Uganda, Plot 32, King Ceasor Road, Ggaba Road, Kampala Uganda.
Christopher Wagima, Department of Management Sciences, King Ceasor University, Kampala, Uganda, Plot 32, King Ceasor Road, Ggaba Road, Kampala Uganda. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9206-5922
Joshua Mwesigye, Faculty of Engineering, Design and Technology, Department of Computing and Technology, Uganda Christian University, Plot 67-173, Bishop Tucker Road, Mukono, Uganda. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2815-0516
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1236
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