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Grace Mary Mbabazi

Grace Mary Mbabazi

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Grace Mary Mbabazi is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences at Mountains of the Moon University. She is an academic and researcher with interests spanning finance, microfinance, firm innovation, financial performance, organisational learning, service quality, and community development.

Her research focuses particularly on microfinance institutions in Uganda, with emphasis on dynamic capabilities, firm innovation, and financial performance. Her scholarly work examines how organisations can develop and utilise capabilities to enhance innovation, strengthen financial performance, and respond effectively to changing financial and competitive environments.

Grace Mary Mbabazi has also contributed to interdisciplinary research in hospitality, organisational learning, theatre for development, gender justice, and agricultural communities in Uganda. Her research reflects an interest in addressing practical organisational and socio-economic challenges through evidence-based inquiry.

Her scholarly contributions include research published in areas such as microfinance, finance, hospitality, organisational development, and theatre for development. Through her teaching and research, she contributes to the advancement of knowledge in banking, finance, management, and related fields, with a particular interest in research that has practical relevance to organisations and communities in Uganda.

  1. PhD in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) – Mbarara University of Science and Technology (On Track)
  2. Master of Science Banking and Investment – Makerere University (2012)
  3. Bachelor of Arts With Education (Economics) – Makerere University (2008)
  4. Regional Certification in Regional Agriculture Financing – Kenya School of Monetary studies (2017)
  5. Certificate in Financial Literacy (Master Trainer) – Bank Of Uganda (2024)
1. Dynamic Capabilities and Firm Innovation of Tier IV Microfinance Institutions in Uganda Authors: Grace Mary Mbabazi, Nixon Kamukama, Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu, John Rwakihembo, Alex Rubalema https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408801152_Dynamic_Capabilities_and_Firm_Innovation_of_Tier_IV_Microfinance_Institutions_in_Uganda

2. Firm Innovation and Financial Performance of Tier IV Microfinance Institutions in Uganda Authors: Grace Mary Mbabazi, Nixon Kamukama, Frederick Kijjambu, John Rwakihembo, Pereez Nimusima https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407135579_Firm_Innovation_and_Financial_Performance_of_Tier_IV_Microfinance_Institutions_in_Uganda

3. Dynamic Capabilities and Financial Performance: A Study on Microfinance Institutions in Uganda Authors: Grace Mary Mbabazi, Nixon Kamukama, Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu, John Rwakihembo, Pereez Nimusima https://www.researchgate.net/publication/405005040_Dynamic_Capabilities_and_Financial_Performance_A_study_on_Microfinance_Institutions_in_Uganda

4. Changing Top-Down Neo-colonial Agitprop Approaches in Theatre for Development: A Photo-Text Essay from our Transforming Gender Injustices Project in Western Uganda Authors: Keneth Bamuturaki, Grace Mary Mbabazi https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388538852_Changing_Top-Down_Neo-colonial_Agitprop_Approaches_in_Theatre_for_Development_A_Photo-Text_Essay_from_our_Transforming_Gender_Injustices_Project_in_Western_Uganda

5. Determining Marketing Channel Preferences among Smallholder Tilapia and Catfish Farmers in the Rwenzori Region Authors: Joanita Kataike, Robert Mawenu, Grace Mary Mbabazi, Moreen Niwaha, Margret Asiimwe, Provia Tumuramye, Patrick Kato SB, Mark Kaija, Alijah Ronald, Alex Rubalema, Bernard Muhangi https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398436434_Determining_Marketing_Channel_Preferences_among_Smallholder_Tilapia_and_Catfish_Farmers_in_the_Rwenzori_Region

6. Consciousness, Literature and the Arts Transforming Ugandan Agrarian Communities: The Efficacy of Theatre for Development in Fostering Gender Justice in Uganda’s Agricultural Enterprises Authors: Keneth Bamuturaki, Grace Mary Mbabazi https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335061889_Consciousness_Literature_and_the_Arts_Transforming_Ugandan_Agrarian_Communities_The_Efficacy_of_Theatre_for_Development_in_fostering_Gender_Justice_in_Uganda’s_Agricultural_Enterprises

7. Improving Service Quality in Hotels in Uganda through Total Quality Management Authors: Florence Prescah Muheebwa, Gorret Kugonza, Grace Mary Mbabazi, Margret Asiimwe https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332763784_Improving_Service_Quality_in_Hotels_in_Uganda_through_Total_Quality_Management

8. Enhancing Service Quality of the Hospitality Industry in Uganda through Organizational Learning Authors: Florence Prescah Muheebwa, Grace Mary Mbabazi, Charles Nyakahuma, Alex Rubalema, Hadijah Nansamba https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332763689_Enhancing_Service_Quality_of_the_Hospitality_Industry_in_Uganda_through_Organizational_Learning

9. Firm Innovation and Financial Performance of Tier IV Microfinance Institutions in Uganda Authors: Grace Mary Mbabazi, Nixon Kamukama, Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu, and others https://ideas.repec.org/a/bfy/ojtajf/v12y2026i1p87-105id2948.html

10. Dynamic Capabilities and Financial Performance: A Study on Microfinance Institutions in Uganda Authors: Grace Mary Mbabazi, Nixon Kamukama, Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu, and others https://ideas.repec.org/a/bfy/ojtajf/v12y2026i1id2930.html

11. Dynamic Capabilities and Firm Innovation of Tier IV Microfinance Institutions in Uganda Authors: Grace Mary Mbabazi, Nixon Kamukama, Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu, and others https://ideas.repec.org/a/bfy/ojtajf/v12y2026i1p105-120id2953.html
  1. Research and Innovation fund (Mountains of the Moon University) – 2023
  2. South Initiative Project (Strengthening business practices of Business farmers) – VLIR-OUS Belgium – 2017/2018
  1. Biira Miriam ” Assessing The Role of Village Saving and Loan Association Services in promoting Community Resilience Against Climate Induced Risks In Uganda . Acase of Kasese District ” MMU – 2025
  2. Muhumuza Isaac ” Internal Control System and Financial Performance of Private Secondary Schools in Rwenzori ” MMU – 2025
  3. Musiime Miladi ” Accounting Information systems and financial reporting quality: interaction effect of audit quality among District Local Government Region ” MMU – 2026
  1. Principle member Uganda Financial Literacy Association
  2. District Chairperson Uganda Financial Literacy Association – Kyenjojo Chapter – Since 2025
  3. Faculty Community Engagement Coordinator – Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
  4. Former Head of Department – Department of Banking and Finance (2019-2022)
  5. Diocesan Secretary Catholic professions Network – Fort Portal Diocese
  6. Gospel Artist Abwooli Grace Mary