• The influence of gender norms on unpaid care work within households in Gweri Sub-County, Soroti District 

  Abugo, Patience (Makerere University, 2024-11)

  This study probed the influence of gender norms on unpaid care work within households in the Teso Sub-Region, the focus was on Gweri Sub-County in Soroti District. The primary variables in examination were 'Gender norms' ...

• Interrogating male involvement in sexual and reproductive health rights campaign in Rukungiri District, Uganda: gaps and prospects for gender equality 

  Amanya, Aklam (Makerere University, 2024-11)

  This is a qualitative study to establish the existing male involvement strategies in SRHR in Rukungiri district. The study set out to explore the challenges and prospects of male involvement streatgies in the district. It ...

• Women’s participation in combating wildlife crime in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Uganda 

  Atekit, Joyce (Makerere University, 2024-07)

  Women play crucial roles in the protection of wildlife and the management of wildlife crime. This study was undertaken to assess women’s participation in combating wildlife crime, using a case of Queen Elizabeth National ...

• Impact of taxation on women's businesses in Nakawa market, Kampala District - Uganda 

  Asiimwe, Allen (Makerere University, 2024-08)

  This research study aims to investigate the Impact of Taxation on Women’s Businesses in Nakawa Market, Kampala District - Uganda. The study objectives focus on i) ascertaining the taxes (taxes, levies, dues and fees) paid ...

• Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu district, Uganda 

  Turyahabwe, Apophia (Makerere University, 2024-06)

  This study sought to interrogate the Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu District, Uganda. In order to realize this, the study examined community understanding of a man in Kiga ...

• Access to microcredit by business women groups case study: Letshego Microfinance Uganda Limited, Kireka Branch 

  Anek, Christine (Makerere University, 2024-06)

  Microfinance is a tool used by many financial institutions that come up with the idea to empower women and bring them out of poverty. Usually, many microfinances operate in communities, which are highly populated, with ...

• Determinants of women’s enrolment in Uganda peoples defense forces: a case of Bombo barracks 

  Ekwaro, Samul (Makerere University, 2024-06)

  The study investigated the Determinants of women’s enrollment in Uganda people’s defense forces. The specific objectives included: examining the recruitment process women go through to join the army; analyze the barriers ...

• PDM strategy fund access guidelines and household power relations in Kampala city 

  Ayebare, Ruth (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  Purpose of the study: The general purpose of the study is to examine the effect of PDM Access to funds strategy guidelines on household power relations in Kampala City. Specific objectives: Through the hereunder specific ...

• Gender and public health space: a case of career progression of female doctors in Uganda Public Medical Services 

  Higenyi, Franklin (Makerere University, 2023-12)

  The health sector is one of the most crucial sectors in the world where female doctors could play a significant role. Women play a vital role in Uganda’s socioeconomic development generally, and the health sector in ...

• Gender dynamics on women’s participation in sports leadership: a case of sports organisations in Uganda 

  Baluka, Agnes Masajja (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. ...

• Women in traditional governance institutions in Kenya: historicising the Agikuyu 'Ndundu Cia Aaka,' 1925-2010 

  Maina, Grace (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 ...

• Youth Livelihood Program (YLP) and its impact on the economic empowerment of young women. a case of Nakawa division 

  Namuddu, Hadijah (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  Empowering women economically promotes gender equality, eradicates poverty, and promotes more inclusive economic growth and development. Women's participation in the development of Uganda is paramount, and efforts have ...

• Gender differences in response and resilience to drought among pastoral communities in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda 

  Ndagire, Winfred (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  Gender differences affect communities' response, adaptability and resilience to extreme events such as drought in arid and semi-arid areas. This study was undertaken to assess the gender differences in response and ...

• Partner notification about HIV positive status and gender relations: experiences of HIV positive sexual partners in Kampala Central Division 

  Ideu, Irene (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  Partner Notification (PN) remains one of the effective tools to reach partners who are undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV status. This study examined the gendered PN experiences of HIV positive women and men in Kampala ...

• Dual vulnerability: Batwa girls’ access to primary education in Rubanda district, Uganda 

  Tushabe, Innocent (Makerere University, 2023-09)

  The study investigated the issue of dual Vulnerability of Batwa Girls’ access to primary education in Rubanda District. The argues that Batwa, a marginalized indigenous community, face multifaceted challenges that hinder ...

• Feminine identity in anti-colonial struggles: the legacy of Muhumuza of Nyabingi Movement in Kigezi, Uganda 

  Kentaro, Grace Maria (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  The study examines the feminine identity and rejects the long-held orthodoxy that silences and looks at women as mere observers in affairs of the community. In this study I use Queen Muhumuza of Nyabingi Movement to ...

• Affirmative action for women’s political participation and gender transformation in Uganda 

  Mutuuzo, Peace Regis (Makerere Universirty, 2023-11)

  This study set out to examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on change in gender transformation in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the level of awareness of affirmative action ...

• Pathways, perceptions, and performance: a comparative analysis of women on affirmative action and open seats in Uganda's 10th Parliament (2016-2021) 

  Chemutai, Doreen (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  This study was motivated by the biased societal perceptions and evaluation of women who come to Parliament on the Affirmative Action (AA) seat. For example, women on AA are often perceived as second-class representatives, ...

• Socio-cultural factors affecting girl child secondary education in Kotido district, Karamoja sub region, Uganda 

  Okello, Calvin (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  The purpose of this study was to assess the socio-cultural factors affecting the secondary education of the girl child in Kotido district. The study examined the cultural practices, beliefs, gender norms and beliefs affecting ...

• Colonialism and gender relations: a case study of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom 

  Johanna, Carla Hvalic (Makerere University, 2023-11)

  Due to a lack of attention to regional and tribal differences, historical gender relations in regions outside of colonial centres of power are hardly researched. Thus, this study examines how colonial rule influenced the ...

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