College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS): Recent submissions
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Presidential elections and the right to freedom of expression of opposition political parties in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Presidential elections in Uganda have been a subject of debate coupled with criticism from stakeholders regarding the right to freedom of expression of the opposition political parties. This study examined the impact of ... -
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 ... -
The effect of centralised media buying on Ministry of Water and Environment advertising in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examines the Effect of Centralised Media Buying on Ministry of Water and Environment Advertising in Uganda. A purely qualitative approach was used. The empirical part is based on in-depth interviews with advertisers ... -
Gender dynamics on women’s participation in sports leadership: a case of sports organisations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04)The study set out to interrogate the influence of gender dynamics on women’s participation in sports leadership in Uganda. A single case study research design was adopted to address the following study objectives: 1. ... -
Interrogating child vulnerabilities in selected Ugandan contemporary fiction
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study interrogates child vulnerabilities in Ugandan contemporary fiction in Waiting, Secrets no More, Fate of the Banished and Footprints of the Outsider. It does not only portray child vulnerability but also goes ... -
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 ... -
The question of ideology and security institutions: a case Of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study is about the question of ideology in the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces, guided by the following objectives; to analyze the nature and characteristics of ideology of the UPDF, examining the ways in which the ... -
Assessing the realization of trader tenants' rights : a case study in Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2023)The rights of trader tenants in Kampala business district are abused and neglected by relevant authorities. The main objective of the study was to contribute on the enhancement of the protection of the traders tenants’ ... -
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 ... -
Women in traditional governance institutions in Kenya: historicising the Agikuyu 'Ndundu Cia Aaka,' 1925-2010
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Across the African continent, traditional institutions of governance have demonstrated resilience in every aspect of African life. These institutions are re-emerging in modern democratic governance structures to solve ... -
Social Media Addiction, Sleep Deprivation, and Depression among Undergraduate Makerere University Students
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Social media addiction is one of the newest addictions in the world today. Social media is designed in an addictive manner that it has resulted into notable negative consequences, such as, poor sleep, low academic performance, ... -
The phenomenon of religious extremism among the Muslims in Uganda : a case of Busoga region
(Makerere University, 2023)This study examined the phenomenon of religious extremism among the Muslims in Uganda. Its main objective was to investigate the main drivers of this phenomenon, its manifestations and the consequences arising from it with ... -
Couple Experiences of Loss and Grief after having a Stillbirth in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)Stillbirth is one of the most unfavorable, sudden and devastating outcomes of pregnancy for couples and leaves lasting scars on the lives of those who have endured it. Stillbirth is common and causes physical and psychological ... -
Experiences of preschool teachers working with children with autism spectrum disorder in selected schools in and around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12)More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) globally and in Uganda, with an increased need for early interventions including education. For example, children with ASD are being integrated in ... -
An assessment of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) capacity to respond to natural disaster emergencies
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Natural disaster induced catastrophes have dotted human history and are bound to remain a significant security threat to humanity through loss of lives and livelihoods, especially among the highly vulnerable poor communities ... -
Censorship in the digital age: assessing the effects of internet shutdown on journalism practice during Uganda’s 2021 general elections - a case of the daily monitor
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study provides insights into the Internet shutdowns and journalism practice by exploring the effects of the Internet shutdowns on journalism practice during Uganda’s 2021 general elections using the case study of Daily ... -
The role of the Ugandan Military in a liberalised economy
(Makerere University, 2023-09)National development is a fundamental debate at the heart of every nation and usually generate passionate and contradictory positions and approaches on the way forward. From classical times to the present, it has had a ... -
Peace-building in Kenya: a historical analysis of voices from below, from 1950-2019
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study delves into the development of consciousness and the emergence of marginalized voices in Kenyan society, focusing on Kibera in Nairobi County, Kuresoi in Nakuru County, and Changamwe in Mombasa. The research ... -
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 ... -
Parental monitoring, peer influence and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)In this study, the researcher investigated the relationship between parental monitoring, peer influence, and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye Division. The simple random sampling strategy was ...