School of Social Sciences (SSS)
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Community participation in the provision of safe water services in the context of decentralization: A study of Busukuma Division Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Despite the increasing evidence that decentralization plays a critical role in empowering local governments to take more control over the delivery of social services, local participation in service delivery remains a ... -
Food and environmental security in Bududa District: A case study of Bunamwamba Villages, Buwali Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Food and Environment security are key sectors of human security. Food and clean environment are basic human rights. In sub Saharan Africa, increasing population not only increases pressure on the environment but also ... -
Civil liberties and national security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-10)The study examines the delicate equilibrium involved in observance of civil liberties and provision of national security. Despite being a constitutional right, civil liberties may threaten national security. This study ... -
Contracting out of solid waste collection and management by KCCA
(Makerere University, 2020-08)Private waste collecting companies affect the waste collection service majorly positively. With the much workload the Kampala Capital City Authority has, contracting out several services to Private contractors to assist ... -
Assessment of the impact of refugee land rights on their relationship with host communities in Uganda: A case study of Kyangwali Refugee Settlement (2000 – 2017)
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study aimed at assessing the impact of refugee land rights on their relationship with host communities in Uganda, focusing on Kyangwali refugee settlement in Hoima district. The study identified factors giving rise ... -
Enablers and barriers to implementation of provider initiated HIV testing and counselling for hospitalized patients in Kasese District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-09)The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Provider-Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) in order to increase early diagnosis and intervention. Studies indicate that in low resource-settings like Uganda, HIV positive ... -
Impact of cyber threat to the security of Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2020-08-14)This study scrutinizes how cyber threat is affecting Rwanda’s national security. Cyber threat is defined as dangerous activities that are carried out by means of computers using the internet (cyberspace). Globalization of ... -
Patterns of attendance among HIV exposed infants enrolled in care in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-15)This study aimed at examining patterns of attendance among HIV-exposed infants enrolled in care in central Uganda. The objectives were: To describe patterns of attendance among HIV exposed infants, establish factors ... -
The use of artificial intelligence to fight neonatal mortality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this paper was to examine whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances health service delivery, especially reducing neonatal mortality. This paper is derived from reviewing of various documents including ... -
Child trafficking and unemployment in Uganda : a case study of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study is on the implications of unemployment on child trafficking in Kampala capital city. Child trafficking is one of the most prevalent vices and an age-long, borderless crime of global proportions whose current ... -
The contribution of public policy initiatives in addressing unemployment In Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study looked at the contribution of public policy in addressing unemployment in Kampala located in the Central part of Uganda. The research was guided by four specific objectives; ascertaining what sort of entrepreneurial ... -
Effects of climate change on food security in Uganda; a case of Karamoja Sub-region
(Makerere University, 2021-10)The study focused on climate change and food security in Uganda with a case of Karamoja region. It covered Karamoja region in a 10 years period (2010—2020). It was guided by the following objectives; to establish how the ... -
The International Criminal Court and Africa
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Study focuses on exploring the extent to which the ICC exercises its judicial powers in African countries such as Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Libya, Sudan and Kenya. In the study, selected ... -
The influx of refugees on Uganda’s national security
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This paper focuses on the influx of refugees on the national security of Uganda. The study majorly focuses and was carried out in Kampala, Bidi Bidi, Kiryandongo, Kyangwali, and Nakivale refugee settlements, with the largest ... -
Antibiotic use in an urban informal settlement : a case study of daily wage earners in Namuwongo, Makindye Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat as AMR threatens the effectiveness of all classes of antibiotics. Uganda, has over time introduced successive generations of antibiotics mainly to ... -
The health seeking behaviour of female sex workers for HIV prevention services in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-03-17)The study set to investigate the health seeking behaviour of female sex workers (FSWs) for HIV prevention services, in Kawempe Division, Kampala. Although progress has been reported in FSWs’ protective sexual behaviour, ... -
Voluntary repatriation choices among south Sudanese refugees in Palorinya refugee settlement in Moyo district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This research was about voluntary repatriation choices among South Sudanese refugees, in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Moyo District. The study aimed at investigating refugee’s perceptions about returning to their home ... -
Chinese aid to Uganda and its implication on national security
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The main purpose of this study was to investigate Chinese aid to Uganda and its implications on national security. Specifically, the study sought to evaluate the scope and nature of China’s aid to Uganda as well as discussing ... -
Effectiveness of environmental conservation efforts in addressing food security threats in Rwanda : the case of Rwamagana District
(Makerere University, 2020-08)This research investigates the effectiveness of environmental conservation in addressing food security threats in Rwamagana district of Rwanda. The general aim was to investigate the effectiveness of environmental conservation ... -
The constructions of Ebola and the struggle against the epidemic in Bundibugyo District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)There was an Ebola outbreak in Western Uganda in the Bundibugyo. The outbreak which started in 2007, never received biomedical response for three months. However, as the national and international response teams arrived ...
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