School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA): Recent submissions
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Freedom of expression, hate speech and regulation of social media: a case study of Facebook and Twitter in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Internet technology is a game-changer in the way Ugandans access information and communicate especially Web 2:0. Social media use in Uganda has enabled freedom of expression, and human connection through sharing information, ... -
Youth refugees participation in socio-economic development of Bidi-bidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Whereas studies indicate that much as Uganda’s policy on refugees is a progressive one, there is inadequate information on the participation of youth refugees in socio-economic aspects of the host communities. This study ... -
A study of cross border crimes : a case study of Malaba town
(Kangave Paul, 2022)The cross border crimes at country borders can cause political, social and economic breakdown at both individual and national level. Such breakdown is likely to affect negatively the citizen wellbeing, crippling the business ... -
Women's participation in peace building processes: a case of Buganda Kingdom
(Makerere University, 2022)This study examined women’s participation in peace building processes in Buganda Kingdom. It explored the roles played by women in peace building processes, the strategies employed and the challenges faced by women in peace ... -
Examining the implementation of the right to education of pregnant adolescent girls in Uganda: a case study of selected primary schools in Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)The study examined the implementation of the right to education of pregnant adolescent girls in Uganda. Primary schools in Mbale district and was guided by the following objectives: 1) to assess the strengths and weaknesses ... -
The Uganda Police Force's handling of suspects in Kampala Metropolitan area : a case study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-12-16)Uganda Police Force is mandated to protect life and property, preserve law and order, detect and prevent crime. However, the police have gained notoriety as the perpetrators of human rights violations through the torture ... -
The realization of the right to health services among women and children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Women and children comprise more than half of Nakivale’s total population. They have unique health challenges which makes them vulnerable and therefore need extra health attention. This study set out to examine the realization ... -
Understanding the human-wildlife conflict in Queen Elizabeth National Park Kasese District Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-09)This research is about Understanding the Human-Wildlife Conflict in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) in Kasese District Western Uganda. The growing population in Kasese District has led to Human-wildlife conflicts as ... -
Political participation and the realisation of women's rights to socio-economic empowerment : a case of Masindi District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The purpose of the study was to establish the extent to which women’s political participation translates to their human rights to social economic empowerment in Masindi district. The topic was considered of absolute ... -
Assessing the right to sexual reproductive health education in Uganda: A case of teenage mothers in Mukono District (2006-2018)
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study concerns the rising number of teenage mothers amidst the implementation of Rights to Sexual Reproductive Health Education in the Mukono District. The study was informed by the fact that the implementation of ... -
Exploring the conflict between internally displaced persons and host communities in Bulambuli District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-25)The study explored the causes, preventive and conflict settlement measures amongst IDPs and host communities in Bulambuli Landslide Resettlement Camp with the aim of improving co-existence between the host community and ... -
A human rights based examination of peace programming in post-conflict reconstruction: the case of NUSAF-III in Budaka, Sironko and Pallisa
(Makerere University, 2022-02-02)The main objective of the study was to examine the extent to which human rights based programming approach has been applied to a post-conflict peace building programmes in northern Uganda using the Rights Based Approach. ... -
Adequate marriage preparation as a basis for stability in families : a case study of Jinja Karoli Parish, Kampala Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The topic dealt with in this study was Adequate Marriage Preparation as a Basis for Stability in Families (case Study, Jinja Karoli Parish Kampala Archdiocese). The study intended to contribute to the development of the ... -
Protection of child rights and mitigation of child abuse : a case of community response mechanisms in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of the study was to examine protection of child rights and mitigation of child rights in Hoima District – Uganda. It aimed at establishing factors that lead to child abuse and neglect despite the existence of ... -
The influence of colonialism on marriage practices among the Baganda (1894-1962): A case of Nangabo Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021)This study investigated the influence of the British colonialism on the marriage institution of Buganda, taking Nangabo sub-county in Kyadondo county as the case study from 1894-1962. The purpose of the study was to trace ... -
A theological – exegetical study of Deut 4:15-20 understanding the use of sacred images and art in the church to curb idol worship : case study of Kitabi Parish-Mbarara Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This was a theological – exegetical study of Deut 4:15-20 aimed at understanding the use of Sacred Images and Art in the church to curb idol worship carried out in Kitabi Parish-Mbarara Archdiocese. Using a mixed-methods ... -
Peacebuilding through Community Development Projects in South Sudan: A case of Terekeka State
(Makerere University, 2020-09)Despite the fact that a lot of research has been done about community development in relation to peacebuilding, there are only a few studies available on the contribution of community development projects to peacebuilding ... -
Thematic compositions for social communication: analysis of set pieces for the Uganda National Post Primary music competitions
(Makerere University, 2020-10)In this study, the researcher investigates how the themes embedded in the set pieces for National Post Primary music competitions are used as a medium of communication to disseminate various national issues. The Uganda ... -
Human-environment interactions of the Palabek Cultural Landscapes in the last 2000 years
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The general perception of pioneering archaeological researchers in Uganda was that northern Uganda and Palabek, in particular, was dry and sparsely populated land, not conducive to human habitation, and hence no archaeological ... -
A history of elderly parent care giving in Kenya, Mumias East Sub-County, 1963-2016
(Makerere University, 2021-05-03)The purpose of this study was to explore the history of care giving to the elderly parents and its sustainability in Mumias East sub-county, Kenya. It examined the support from family and attitude towards care and the ...