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Assessing the Influence of Internet Availability on Learning Enhancement among Selected Universities in Kampala

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjehl.2025.v08i06.010

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This study examines the influence of internet availability on learning enhancement among university students in Kampala. Using a cross-sectional survey of 293 students from three universities, data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and regression. Results revealed a strong positive relationship between internet availability and learning enhancement (r = 0.6346, p < 0.001), with internet access explaining 40.27% of variance in outcomes (R² = 0.4027). Despite 78.95% of students using ICT for learning, challenges such as high data costs (consuming 30% of budgets), inconsistent connectivity, and uneven faculty training hindered equitable access. While 73.6% owned devices, infrastructural gaps persisted, particularly in rural areas. The study concludes that internet availability significantly enhances learning but requires complementary investments in affordable connectivity, faculty capacity building, and hybrid learning models. The study recommends adopting policies aligned with the African Union’s Digital Education Strategy (2023–2028) and leveraging subsidized data initiatives to bridge access disparities.

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