School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collections: Recent submissions
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The functionality of patriotism in nation-building in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This research paper explored the functionality of patriotism in nation-building in Uganda. It examined the meaning, materiality and essence of patriotism in Uganda, the efforts which had been made to promote it, the barriers ... -
Lived experiences of uncircumcised Pokot women in Amudat District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Drawing from qualitative interviews conducted between August and October 2021, I explored the lived experiences of uncircumcised Pokot women in Amudat District, Uganda. Although evidence exists on Karamojong women who have ... -
Management of solid waste in developing countries
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This desk review study aimed to examine management of solid waste in developing countries. To do this research every source of information relating to the topic was explored, internet journal articles, reports on waste ... -
Resilience building for child survivors of sexual exploitation: NGO practices in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Childhood should be a time that is enjoyable. However, survivors of sexual exploitation in Africa face a lot of hardships. Evidence has it that most of the efforts to build resilience are guided by western models. In Africa, ... -
Youth engagement in development interventions in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Despite numerous youth development interventions targeting youth development in Kenya, youth engagement is still low. This study in Homa Bay County, Western Kenya, assessed the extent of youth engagement and the factors ... -
New districts’ creation and delivery of primary education services in Lamwo district, uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)New districts’ creation has been an ongoing process all over the world. In the past twenty years, majority of national governments in Africa initiated and deepened the transfer of powers and resources to a range of ... -
Land grabbing and food security in Luwero District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study delves into land grabbing and food security in Luwero District, Uganda. The research objectives were to establish the nature of land-grabbing practices; to examine factors influencing land grabbing on food ... -
Welfare of children with parents in incarceration in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed at establishing the welfare of children with parents in incarceration in Wakiso district in order to inform programming for support interventions for such children and their families. The analysis was done ... -
Road network development and military intelligence gathering
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The research paper provides an examination of road network development and intelligence gathering in Uganda and an analysis of its effects on national security. The research paper relied principally on data obtained through ... -
Local civil society organizations and peacebuilding initiatives in Uganda: a case study of Rwenzori forum for peace and justice
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study examined the contribution of local civil society organizations (LCSOs) in local-level peacebuilding in Bundibugyo District, Rwenzori Sub Region in Uganda. With the guidance of the conflict transformation theory ... -
Health financing and service delivery for the period 2011 to 2016: a case study of Nsangi Health Center III, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study was carried out to evaluate the impact of health financing on health service delivery, the study focused on Nsangi health center III in Wakiso district. The study was based on three objectives; to identify the ... -
Factors influencing the effectiveness of water and sanitation committees in ensuring the sustainable functioning of community water points in Bamunanika sub-county, Luwero district; Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study was conducted against the backdrop that sustainability of community point water sources in the country is still a challenge in improving sustained access to WASH services in Uganda. The effectiveness of the water ... -
Experiences of Ugandan youth migrant workers in the middle east countries
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Work that is paid is fundamental in material well-being. However, being employed does not always guarantee a decent living. This study explored experiences of Ugandan youth migrant workers in the Middle East countries. I ... -
Agricultural extension service provision and utilisation: the case of aquaculture in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Provision of aquaculture extension services to farmers is fundamental for improvement of fish production and the wellbeing of fish farming households. The study examined the provision of extension services for fish farming, ... -
Bakiga migration and the socio-economic development of host communities in North Kigezi (1940-1974): a case study of Bugangari and Bwambara Sub-Counties
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study investigated the effect of Bakiga Migration on the Socio-Economic Development of Host Communities in North Kigezi (1940-1974). The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to find out the reasons ... -
Stigma, HIV/AIDS treatment seeking behavior among youth living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study sought to discover to what extent stigma affects HIV and AIDS treatment-seeking behavior among youths aged 18-24 in Kampala city. It also examines how anticipated stigma and non- disclosure of HIV status affects ... -
Barriers to effective acadermic performance of pupils in Universal Primary Education Schools in Kakiri, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Education is an important mechanism for achieving social and economic development. Governments in many countries in the world have therefore enforced compulsory education to enhance people’s life chances, income, and ... -
The impact of the catholic social teaching on integral development of youths in Uganda in light of Mater et magistra: a case study of Nabbingo parish Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)Integral Human Development is not limited to economic growth; it is to be holistic, covering all spheres of life, the economic, political, cultural, personal and spiritual. The integral human development of any person is ... -
Perceptions of project-affected persons on compulsory land acquisition for kyaliwajjala kasangati-Matugga road project in Wakiso District,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Development projects such as roads, transmission lines, railways, hospitals, and schools, among others, require land to be acquired for their implementation. Uganda has undertaken several such developments recently and are ... -
Revenue collection and delivery of structural buildings in government primary schools in Kampala Central Division.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study was an investigation of the impact of revenue collection on delivery of building structures in public primary schools in Kampala Central Division. It was guided by three specific objectives namely; to examine ...