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ItemExploring the factors responsible for repeated adolescent pregnancies among single teenage mothers in Ikumbya Subcounty, Luuka District in Uganda(Makerere University, 2025)This study explored the perceptions of single teenage mothers on repeat adolescent pregnancy in Ikumbya sub-county, Luuka district, Uganda. The specific objectives were to examine the personal, family, and community risk and protective factors associated with repeat pregnancy, and to explore the psychosocial issues and access to support services among single teenage mothers. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and the Life Course Perspective, the study adopted a qualitative research design using descriptive phenomenology to capture lived experiences. Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit eight single teenage mothers aged 15–19 years, and data were collected through narrative interviews. Verbatim transcripts were subjected to content and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that repeat adolescent pregnancy was driven by intersecting vulnerabilities: individual-level factors such as financial dependence, myths about contraception, inability to negotiate safer sex, and defilement; family-level factors including poverty, neglect, and history of teenage mothering; and community-level influences such as peer pressure, stigma, and limited access to services. Psychosocial issues included distress, low self-esteem, and hopelessness, although some resilience was observed. The study concludes that without addressing these multi-level risks, single teenage mothers remain trapped in cycles of poverty and disadvantage. It recommends provision of adolescent-friendly mental health services, improved access to contraception, vocational and livelihood support, and strengthening of family and community support systems. The findings provide important insights for social work practice and policy, contributing to efforts to reduce repeat adolescent pregnancy and promote the well-being of vulnerable adolescent mothers in Uganda.
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Itemtest title of social sciences( 2025)
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ItemThe mixed blessings of agencification and the reforms thereof in Uganda(Makerere University, 2025)Conclusions: 1. To evaluate if agencification has worked in improving service delivery in Uganda. 2. To expose the problems that Uganda's autonomous agencies are facing in accountability, coordination, and governance. 3. To analyze the role of agencification in the broader public sector reform agenda in Uganda. In Conclusion, the agencification in Uganda has brought distinguished development in the provision of services, that is, in service lines like tax administration, telecommunications, and infrastructure development. Nonetheless, the achievement of these agencies is always undermined by budgetary reliance on public funding and donations, which restricts their independence and sustainability. The challenges that face Uganda's independent agencies, including the absence of internal control, political interference, and loopholes in coordination, highlight the importance of efficient accountability mechanisms, further strengthened systems of governance, and coordination among the agencies. Finally, while agencification is one of the cornerstones of the public sector reform agenda of Uganda, for it to live up to its potential, the government will need to address these institutional vulnerabilities, minimize political interference, and improve the financial autonomy of its agencies.
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ItemThe sustainability of “social protection grants” for realizing socio-economic rights of older persons in Uganda : a case of “social assistance grant for empowerment” in Kole District(Makerere University, 2025)The aim of the study was to explore the sustainability of “social protection grants” for realizing socio-economic rights of older persons in Uganda: It focused on Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) in Kole District. The objectives of the study were to examine the perception of SAGE beneficiaries, to assess the contribution of SAGE, and to analyse the sustainability of SAGE programme to the realization of older persons social and economic rights in Kole District. The study adopted Sociological theories of ageing (Disengagement, Activity, Subculture, and continuing and person engagement), the Change theory and the human rights theory. These theories are embedded in the concept of social Protection which gives rise to the social Economic rights of Older persons. The study employed a case study design and a non-structured method of data collection. It covered a sample of 30 respondents. The researcher employed interview guides as a tool which helped her in gathering information from the key informants on the perception, contribution and the sustainability of SAGE programme in Kole District. Although the findings reveal that SAGE has greatly contributed to achieve the social Economic rights of the beneficiaries including Restoration of hope, access to medical services, access to education, improvement of agriculture, SAGE is facing several challenges. These challenges cut across the entire programme right from the planning to the implementation level Findings also reveal that the beneficiaries were not involved in the entire planning process, making the beneficiaries not to fully own the programme. Regarding perception of the beneficiaries, SAGE is perceived by the beneficiaries as a grant by the government of Uganda to the older persons to meet their basic needs, few have invested the money. In the aspect of sustainability findings indicate that the Government has introduced other cash transfer programmes such as Social Enterprise Grant for Older persons SEGOP) as well as the integration of SAGE into the mainstream programmes like Parish Development model (PDM). In conclusion, . Failure to address the challenges identified above including funding delays, irregular payments, design related concerns, monitoring and evaluation, human resource, and enrolment challenges among others will render SAGE programme short-lived and therefore unsustainable. The study recommends among others, Timely payment of Funds, emphasizing sustaining in project design. Effective human resource planning and management, reduction of the eligibility age of the beneficiaries, establishment of clear legal frame works regarding SAGE implication and effective collaboration and partnership between key stakeholders including beneficiaries.
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ItemUganda’s experiences in monitoring government programmes using set global development indicators: the case of goal 4 indicators on education(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigates the monitoring of national education programs in Uganda in the context of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) indicators on education. The study adopts a crosssection descriptive qualitative research design, the research incorporates insights from a diverse range of academic and grey literature, and primary data gathered through structured interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. The findings reveal that Uganda's education monitoring plan aligns with SDG4 indicators but encounters challenges related to data collection, quality assurance, and capacity building. While stakeholders actively participate in monitoring efforts, their engagement could be enhanced through improved coordination and communication. The study identifies gaps in the skills and knowledge of staff responsible for monitoring education programs, which affects the effectiveness of the monitoring system. Although data quality assurance processes are in place, there is potential for improvement to ensure the accuracy and reliability of education monitoring data. By examining the experiences, challenges, and practices associated with utilizing SDG4 indicators, the study underscores the need for targeted interventions to strengthen Uganda's monitoring and evaluation systems. The study also provides recommendations for addressing the identified challenges, including capacity-building initiatives for monitoring staff, enhancing data collection methods, improving data quality assurance processes, and fostering stronger stakeholder engagement. These recommendations aim to bolster the effectiveness of the education monitoring system, ensuring accurate and reliable data that can be used to inform decision-making processes, improve education programs, and ultimately promote sustainable development in Uganda. In conclusion, this research offers valuable insights into the performance of Uganda's education monitoring system concerning SDG4 indicators, identifies areas for improvement, and provides recommendations for enhancing the monitoring process.