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ItemAn examination of the role of police in combating human trafficking-related insecurities in Kampala Metropolitan Area(Makerere University, 2025)The study aimed to examine the role of police in combating human trafficking-related insecurities in the Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMA). To accomplish this, the study was guided by three specific objectives, namely 1) to identify the human trafficking-related insecurities in KMA, 2) to examine the existing strategies used by the Uganda Police Force in combating human traffickingrelated insecurities in KMA, and 3) to establish the challenges faced by the Uganda Police Force in addressing the human trafficking insecurities in KMA. The study adopted a descriptive crosssectional design and employed a mixed-methods approach. A sample of 108 respondents was selected from a targeted population using a combination of stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Findings of the study revealed that 86.5% of respondents acknowledged human trafficking as a serious security threat, while 83.1% agreed that trafficking of children for labor and sexual exploitation was increasing. The results further showed that 83.2% believed women were the most vulnerable victims of trafficking, and 77.5% of participants reported that human trafficking made communities feel unsafe. Regarding strategies, 78.6% of respondents confirmed that joint operations between police and immigration exist at border points, and 76.5% agreed that partnerships with NGOs help in victim rehabilitation. However, significant challenges were reported, including inadequate training (noted by 81.9% of respondents), corruption among officers (79.7%), and a lack of shelter for victims (78.5%). Regression analysis indicated that police strategies account for 42.6% of the variation in trafficking-related insecurities (R² = 0.426), with community policing (β = 0.267, p = 0.000) and partnerships with NGOs (β = 0.234, p = 0.001) being significant predictors. The study concludes that human trafficking-related insecurities are widespread and affect both individual safety and community stability. Police interventions are in place but are undermined by systemic and resource-related challenges. The study recommends strengthening community policing, expanding formal partnerships with NGOs, enhancing officer training on trafficking laws and victim handling, increasing funding for shelters and logistical support, and enforcing anticorruption mechanisms within the Uganda Police Force. Although this study has examined the role of police, there is a need for a future study to examine the effectiveness of these roles in combating human trafficking insecurities.
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ItemThe military in Uganda’s political space : 1962-2021(Makerere University, 2024)This study examined the role of the military in shaping Uganda’s political space from 1962 to 2021. Since independence, Uganda has faced ongoing theoretical and practical disagreements about the role of the military in politics. Early scholars like Huntington painted a positive theoretical picture of an independent, professional, and apolitical military. However, in Uganda, this resulted in frequent coups and overthrows of civilian governments. Therefore, this necessitates theoretical and empirical repositioning of the military role in politics in Uganda. Specifically, the study explored the nature of political space; the evolution of the military; and assessed the implications of military participation in the political space as well as strategies for strengthening civil-military relations in Uganda. The study utilized a qualitative approach with a historical research design. It employed documentary reviews, interviews, and archival research as data collection methods. The data was analyzed using content, thematic, interpreting, and reporting methods. In addition, the study was guided by the Concordance theory, which promotes military collaboration with political actors and partially debunked Huntington's Traditional control theory, which advocates for the separation of the military from politics. The study established that the military played a key role in Uganda’s politics through power acquisition, control, retention, sustenance, and transition. It also found out that in Uganda’s pre-colonial decentralized and segmentary states the military was intertwined with politics, whereas during the colonial period, it played an important role in expanding and administering colonial territories. During the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, attempts to separate the military from politics led to coups and counter-coups, with the military dominating power transitions across regimes. Evidence also shows that Uganda has never experienced a peaceful government change or power transfer from one political leader to another. However, there has been an evolution of the military in terms of regionalized recruitment, discipline, education, promotions and deployment in various sectors including the political space. This has been critical in deconstructing the colonial theorization of the apolitical military. The study significantly restored historical awareness of the military role in politics and decolonized Eurocentric theories addressing issues in Ugandan contexts. The study concludes that the military and civilian authorities are so fused that the distinction between political elites and the military is blurry. It therefore recommends that the military should collaborate and work together with the political elites and civilians, as the best antidote to political instability.
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ItemAn examination of refugee influx and conflict in Bidibidi Settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda(Makerere University, 2025)The study aimed to analyze the influence of refugee influx on conflicts between refugees and host communities in Bidibidi Settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda. The study was guided by four specific objectives which were to examine the types and underlying causes of conflicts between refugees and host communities in Bidibidi Settlement; to assess the effects of these conflicts on both refugee and host community livelihoods, social cohesion, and well-being; to evaluate the effectiveness of existing conflict resolution mechanisms in addressing refugee- host tensions; and to propose evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing refugee- host conflicts in settlement contexts. The study adopted a mixed-methods convergent design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. A sample size of 802 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling, simple random sampling, and purposive sampling techniques. Findings of the study revealed that land disputes were the most prevalent type of conflict (45%), followed by competition for natural resources (32%), and cultural misunderstandings (23%). Regarding underlying causes, resource competition was identified as the primary driver (68% of respondents), followed by perceived inequities in resource allocation (57%) and cultural differences (49%). Correlation analysis showed a strong positive relationship between resource competition and conflict intensity (r = 0.72, p < 0.01). The study also found that conflicts have significant negative effects on communities, with 77% of respondents reporting reduced income opportunities. Regression analysis revealed that conflict intensity significantly predicted income reduction (β = 0.68, p < 0.001), explaining 46% of the variance (R² = 0.46). Additionally, 82.8% of respondents indicated decreased trust between groups, with correlation analysis showing a strong negative relationship between conflict intensity and social cohesion (r = -0.81, p < 0.01). Furthermore, 79.3% reported increased stress and anxiety, while 70.7% agreed that conflicts decrease agricultural productivity. With regard to conflict resolution mechanisms, the study found that joint peace committees were the most effective (65% success rate), though only 45% of respondents felt these mechanisms were accessible to all community members. With regard to the findings, the study recommends that the Office of the Prime Minister and UNHCR should implement integrated service delivery systems that benefit both refugees and host communities equally. Additionally, humanitarian organizations should establish participatory resource management committees with equal representation from both groups to address natural resource competition. The study further recommends that local government should strengthen joint peace committees by providing adequate resources and ensuring accessibility to all community members, including women and youth. Finally, community- based organizations should implement intercultural dialogue programs to address cultural differences and promote social cohesion between refugees and host communities.
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ItemFederalism as a viable means to realizing good governance in Uganda(Makerere University, 2005)This thesis examines the contention surrounding Federalism as a system of governance and its implications for peace in Uganda. The aim is to aid all stakeholders in the governance of the country to foster good governance for the enhancement and upholding of human rights principles and economic development. Chapter One covers the historical background from 1900-2005. It describes the political tendencies of the African leaders in the post-independence era. It describes how Uganda has gone through years of turmoil and misrule since the attainment of her independence on 9th October 1962. The role played by successive leaders in bringing about this situation and the Contribution of the NRM government to reversing the order is also discussed. Chapter Two deals with literature review It highlights the different models of federalism as well as its merits and demerits, and examines federalism, and discusses decentralization. Chapter Three considers the methodology applied in carrying out the study in which the following elements/aspects are considered in depth the area of study, population of study Research Design, Study instruments, validity and reliability of instruments. Interview Techniques, methods of Data Analysis and procedure of Data Analysis are also highlighted. Chapter Four looks at Presentation of Research Findings. It highlights the various responses given by respondents to research questions and computes them into percentages in order to facilitate the discussion of findings. Chapter Five covers discussion of findings. here the researcher discussed the findings from previous chapter in comparison to international standards in relation to Uganda's circumstances. Chapter Six deals with summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations as deduced from the whole study. It looks at other models from elsewhere in the world and suggests a way forward. The given maps in appendices are the various suggested boundaries of federal states by different proposers.
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ItemDisability and sexuality : a case of women with physical disabilities in Kampala(Makerere University, 2000)This study is about disabled women and the problems they face when they engage in sexual relationships with men. Uke everybody else, women with disabilities- have sexual needs and. deserve decent social relationships. However, quite often, their relationships are full of exploitation. Men do not want to be socially associated with disabled women. This problem is worsened when these women conceive. They usually raise their children single handedly This can be very challenging since they are usually financially unsound. It’s in view of the above problems that a sample of 50 women with physical disabilities (lame. visual and hearing impairments) was interviewed to find out the major sexuality problems of these women. The sample was purposively selected. The study employed a qualitative approach. Interviews and observations were the main techniques employed in gathering information. Findings and interpretations from the study is presented in table portraying percentages. These findings are exhaustively interpreted and discussed. Recommendations to enhance the social status of women with disabilities are also given.