School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA) Collectionshttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/1892024-03-29T09:36:51Z2024-03-29T09:36:51ZAccess to justice by war victims in Northern Uganda : A case study of Apala Subcounty, Alebtong DistrictOmara, Alexanderhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/76502019-11-22T10:02:15Z2019-11-06T00:00:00ZAccess to justice by war victims in Northern Uganda : A case study of Apala Subcounty, Alebtong District
Omara, Alexander
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 in the post conflict region that lasted for over two decades in the hands of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the government forces, the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) in which a number of people lost their lives, children conscripted into the army against their will, rape, looting, pillage and destruction of property was the agenda of the day.
The purpose of the study was to find out the reasons why war victims say there is no justice
when the government and the non-state actors are doing a lot to bring justice. With the specific objectives aimed at finding out what the victims understand by the term justice, what has been done to bring about the realization of justice by the war victims in Apala subcounty , assess what has been achieved by people as a result of the measures being taking to provide justice, finding out the war victims complains about the justice mechanisms being provided, whether it is genuine, and to find out what the victims want to enable access to justice.
In relation to her past, Northern Uganda has been grappling with issues to find a lasting solution for dealing with the negative implications of the insurgency, but several challenges still remain very strong obstacles ranging from corruption, admissibility, practicability, implementation systems and complementarily, and there still remain ambiguity in issues of responsibility, accountability and forgiveness which still remain very vital and instrumental elements that should be achieved in order to ensure that justice for the victims of the atrocities prevail and is granted to them in order to enable them live in peace and harmony.
The study revealed an overwhelming need for reparation, impartiality in court proceedings, proper needs assessments, allocation of more resources, as remedies for the atrocities committed by the LRA and the UPDF.
A dissertation submitted to the Graduate School in partial fulfillment for the award of Master of Arts Degree in Human Rights of Makerere University.
2019-11-06T00:00:00ZAcholi popular music and socio-politics: Music in the peace process in the war-torn Northern UgandaWadiru, Stellahttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/26062015-01-07T08:16:07Z2010-11-01T00:00:00ZAcholi popular music and socio-politics: Music in the peace process in the war-torn Northern Uganda
Wadiru, Stella
This dissertation is about the relationship between Acholi popular music on war and
the peace process among the Acholi people in northern Uganda. In this dissertation, ‘Acholi popular music’ is music created and performed by artists from Acholi who produce music for commercial purposes, which is mostly disseminated over the media. Although scholarly research has been done about the war and peace process in northern Uganda, the contribution of Acholi popular music in the peace process has received little scholarly attention. This study, therefore, examines the contribution of Acholi popular music in the peace process, focusing on how and what the music communicates in relation the peace process.
I analyze the song texts and images in music videos of selected music on war,
highlighting how texts and images enhance an understanding of peace process in northern Uganda. I also draw on ethnographic research in Gulu District (northern Uganda), using extracts from semi-structured feedback interviews with individuals and focus-group discussions to show how informants interpret songs and music videos about the peace process. I translate the song texts into English for the messages in the music to be accessed by any member of the audience who does not speak Luo, the language of the Acholi.
I argue that there is a reciprocal relationship between the Acholi popular music and
the peace process in northern Uganda. As such, the music describes the peace process, while the socio-political situation in the peace process shapes the musical ideas. The music analysis in this study is therefore, informed by theories that advocate for examination of music as cultural context. I specifically use: 1) the concept of dialectical relationship between music and its cultural context (Nannyonga-Tamusuza 2005); 2) music as a means to express views of war victims and refugees (Reyes 1999); and 3) music communications theory, especially Steven Feld’s (1994) view of social construction and interpretation of musical meaning. The study reveals that Acholi popular music is a participant voice of the Acholi people to call for an end of the war in northern Uganda. The musicians have communicated that military means to end the war creates fear among the civilians and leads to loss of lives, as well as showing that the war in northern Uganda is not only an Acholi issue but should be looked at as a national and international problem.
This study, however, examines only how music has been a medium for communicating
about the peace process in northern Uganda. I, therefore, recommend that further research should investigate how the awareness through the music can lead more actors with influence on the rebels to put pressure on them to end the war.
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Masters of Arts Degree in Music of Makerere University
2010-11-01T00:00:00ZAdaptation of small-scale livestock range farmers to climate change impacts in Nakasongola DistrictNakibengo, Prossyhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/58902018-02-11T22:31:56Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZAdaptation of small-scale livestock range farmers to climate change impacts in Nakasongola District
Nakibengo, Prossy
The effects of climate change are progressively felt within the community, especially among vulnerable social groups like small-scale livestock farmers. This is due to their production systems that are nature based and greatly rely on ecosystems such as dry rangelands, water stock and pastures. Adaptation by small-scale livestock farmers to a reasonable extent depends on their local knowledge base about climatic change; perception and conceptualization of the drivers and their responsive capacities. A study was therefore done to establish functional local knowledge base, awareness impact and adaptation of small-scale livestock range farmers‘ to climate change impacts in Nakasongola district. The study was undertaken in Wabinyonyi Sub-County, Ssaasira parish, one of the most cattle grazing parishes with majority of its inhabitants depending on livestock for livelihood. Respondents were small-scale cattle keepers of 2-20 herds. A sample of 94 farmers was used in the study in addition to the key informants. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 for windows. Results showed that small-scale livestock farmers‘ knowledge base is based on unusual changes in climate and weather patterns such as; extreme and prolonged weather events resulting in changes in timing of and conditions for grazing and also cropping seasons. Some of the drivers of climatic change were mentioned as anthropogenic activities such as massive deforestation for wood fuel and charcoal burning. Some of the cultural imputations about drivers of climatic change were associated with sorcery and witchcraft. Climate change adaptation strategies in the study area are several such as: early morning grazing, exchange of animals for grazing rights to other people with better grazing grounds, selling off cattle during prolonged dry spells, reservedly fencing off part of the land to use during the dry season, burning dry grass in anticipation of better grass and as a catalyst for rains, and moving long distances in search of water. Limited knowledge about climatic change drivers, pressures and negligence by small-scale livestock farmers limits the preparedness and adaptive capacity. Some of the adaptive strategies like periodic bush burning during the dry seasons were counterproductive to climatic change mitigation and adaptation efforts. The study concludes that small-scale livestock farmers‘ resilience to climatic change impacts is low and needs to be enhanced. However, the local knowledge is based more on the observed weather and climatic changes rather than on properly conceptualized drivers and pressures. This limits not only adaptive capacities but also efforts to improve their resilience to adaptation and mitigation efforts against climatic change impacts.
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Masters of Arts Degree in Rural Development of Makerere University
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZAdequate marriage preparation as a basis for stability in families : a case study of Jinja Karoli Parish, Kampala ArchdioceseSsenkusu, Emmanuelhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/92562022-01-07T09:48:57Z2020-12-01T00:00:00ZAdequate marriage preparation as a basis for stability in families : a case study of Jinja Karoli Parish, Kampala Archdiocese
Ssenkusu, Emmanuel
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 theory and practices for enhancement of adequate marriage preparation in order to achieve stability in families. The study targeted the Catholics of Jinja Karoli Parish and looked at their various specifications such as gender, age group, marital status and occupation. The study found out that people were aware of the fact that many families in Jinja Karoli parish are experiencing instabilities. The principle cause of these instabilities in families was inadequate marriage preparation due to the laxity of some of the parties responsible for marriage preparation. In this research, Interview guides, Questionnaire, Observation, Book review methods and internet were used during investigations and collection of data. Chapter One provides an introduction to the whole research work. Chapter Two examined the available literature in relation to the topic. The material for this chapter was got from the library and the internet. Chapter Three presents the methodology employed in gathering data on the topic of study, that is; research design, study procedures, sampling procedures, data collection procedures, and the techniques of data organisation, analysis and interpretation. In Chapter Four, the researcher analytically presented the research findings from the field basing on the objectives of the study and some of the finding include: The study indicated that, in Jinja Karoli Parish, marriage preparation is mainly carried out by religious leaders such as the priests, deacons and catechists by instructing people and organizing several moments intended to offer marriage preparation to the people. Unfortunately the other parties responsible for marriage preparation such as the parents and the relatives pay less attention due to various reasons which were given by the respondents. In the study various ways of enhancing adequate marriage preparation were suggested by the respondents. The respondents gave the expected outcomes of adequate marriage preparation in promotion of stability in families. They finally recommended that adequate marriage preparation should always be promoted in Jinja Karoli Parish because of its many importances which lead to stability in families. Chapter Five involved the discussion of findings, limitations and implications of the study. Chapter Six comprised of conclusions and recommendations. The study clearly showed that adequate marriage preparation leads to stability in families.
A research dissertation submitted to the School of Liberal and Perforating Arts for the award of a Master of Arts Degree in Religious and Theological Studies of Makerere University.
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