School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA): Recent submissions
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Identity, indigeneity, and citizenship: the Nubi ethnic minority in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The study sought to examine how and why the Nubi were able to maintain and consolidate their identity in Uganda from the time of their arrival in the 1890s to 1995 when they were incorporated into the Ugandan Constitution ... -
Work ethics and the socio-economic development of society in Tooro- western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-04)The research presents work ethic of different ethnic groups and the impact created on socio-economic development of society in Tooro region. The region which is made up of five districts namely Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa, ... -
The interface between indigenous and modern law: Interrogating social disorder, violence and crime among the Lugbara of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study explored the interface between indigenous and modern law: interrogating social disorder, violence and crime among the Lugbara of Uganda, 1914-2010. It questioned the prevalence of social disorder, violence and ... -
From mission to local church: a history on the ‘indigenization’ of the Catholic Church in Buganda, 1913 - 2012
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The African struggle to ‘indigenize’ the version of Christianity received from Europeans is a struggle that has been on since Christianity reached the continent. It only gaining momentum in the 20th century as Africa geared ... -
A historical perspective of the dynamics of terrorism in Uganda, 1976 -2015
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study historicises the” terrorism” debate in Uganda between 1976 – 2015. It aims at rethinking the evolution of the meaning of the concept “terrorism”, its manifestations, causes and the state’s responses to it through ... -
State ‘sovereignty’ and the role of the International Criminal Court’s responsibility to protect in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-01)This study gives the of the concept of State Sovereignty alongside the role of the International Criminal Court in fostering its Responsibility to protect. It gives a background to the ICC, how the court gained ground in ... -
Critical analysis of the effectiveness of the national ethical values policy: Case study of the district of Mbale, Manafwa, and Bukedea 2013-2017
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The purpose of this case study was to critically assess the effectiveness of the National Ethical Values Policy (2013) in addressing Unethical behavior in the public service in the local governments in the district of ... -
Critical evaluation of the implementation of the right to social rehabilitation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)This study was an evaluation of the implementation of the right to social rehabilitation in Uganda. Specifically, conducted at Kauga State Prison in Mukono District. The study objectives were: to examine strategies put in ... -
A critical review of the approaches used by Non-Governmental Organizations in safeguarding the security of street children in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2017-08)Street children are uniquely vulnerable to abuse and violence, particularly by authorities charged with public order who often see them as a public nuisance. Street children constitute a marginalized population in most ... -
Access to justice by war victims in Northern Uganda : A case study of Apala Subcounty, Alebtong District
(2019-11-06)This research basically looked at the plights of the war victims in northern Uganda taking Apala sub-county as a case study , and it gave clear perspectives of the feelings and intentions of the victims regarding justice ... -
Patriarchal practices affecting women’s land rights in Tororo District, Uganda
(2019-10-16)For agrarian societies, access and ownership of land plays a key role in the production process in developing countries like Uganda, where rural livelihoods depend almost entirely on farming and farm produce derived from ... -
Protection and Promotion of Children's Right to Life in Uganda: A case Study of Hoima and Mbale Referral Hospitals.
(Makerere University, 2019-01)ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the realisation of children‘s right to life in Hoima and Mbale Regional Referral Hospitals. The study set out to assess the perceptions of health workers towards the legal framework ... -
The role of NGOs in monitoring and reporting human rights violations to treaty bodies in Uganda: A case study of selected NGOs
(2018-11-28)This study was set out to examine the role played by human rights NGOs in Uganda in fulfilling their obligations of monitoring and reporting before the international treaty bodies. The study was interested in exploring the ... -
Poverty: A hindrance to integral human development in Wadelai Catholic Parish in light of Populorum Progressio
(Makerere University, 2019-01-10)In our society today, the value of human life and the integral development of the human person in all strata of life are under direct attack from anti-life forces or enemies of life like poverty, injustices, abortion, ... -
The impact of intergration of secular education in Catholic founded schools in Uganda: A case study of Kalungu District
(Makerere University, 2018-12)The study aimed at identifying the impact of the integration of secular education in catholic founded schools in Kalungu district Uganda. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; the performance of catholic ... -
Framing the presence of the Uganda People’s Defence Force in South Sudan and the prospects of peace journalism
(Makerere University, 2019-02-11)This study examines how a South Sudan based newspaper-Juba Monitor framed the presence of the UPDF in Juba in their effort to rescue and restore peace in South Sudan. In every conflict situation, humans depend on the media ... -
The impact of child neglect on human dignity in Kitgum Mission Parish in light of Humanae Dignitatis
(Makerere University, 2018-12)This study was about the impact of Child neglect on human dignity in Kitgum Mission Parish in light of Humanae Dignitatis. Human person deserves to be respected and protected. His or her dignity has to be handled with a ... -
Vulnerability among the youth a cause of their backsliding from the Catholic Church; A case study: Holy Rosary Parish, Gulu Archdiocese.
(Makerere University, 2018)Uganda is a country with absolute majority being the youth (more than 50%), it is predominantly Catholic occupied country. However due to mushrooming of different sects and denominations in the country, many Catholics ... -
An investigation into the role of school chaplaincy in the concrete evangelisation of the youth in Nakulabye Parish, Kampala Archdiocese
(2018-10)This work is an investigation into the role of school chaplaincy in the concrete evangelization of the youth in Nakulabye Parish, Kampala Archdiocese. The author was greatly disturbed by the big number of youth leaving the ... -
Responsible care for natural environment: A solution towards ecological crisis in Aduku Parish – Lira Diocese in Light of Laudato Si’
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The study was conducted to establish a thesis that responsible care for natural environment is a solution to curb the ecological crisis in Aduku Parish – Lira Diocese. The study was carried out in light of a ground-breaking ...