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The evolution and growth of urban informal markets in Mbale Municipality
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The study considered the evolution and growth of the informal markets of Namatala and Mooni in Mbale Municipality (MM). The dualist and the legalist schools of thought of understanding informal urban markets subscribes to ... -
The role of health facilities in promoting male partner support in elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Mbale District
(Asiimwe Penninah, 2018-11-26)Involving men in Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is now part of national and international policy guidelines. However, there is limited documentation of what ... -
The creation of new districts and social service delivery in Uganda: A case study of Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2018-09)This study was conducted to examine the factors affecting the delivery of social services in the then newly created Buikwe district. The study was specifically carried out to identify the factors responsible for the creation ... -
Ritualistic child sexual abuse in South-Kivu Province, Eastern DRC
(Makerere University, 2018-10-04)This study investigated ritualistic child sexual abuse in Eastern DRC. The analysis was mainly centred on describing the different forms of ritual-based violence against children, examining the factors associated with ... -
The challenges of private security organizations in contributing to peace in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-10)The challenges of private security organizations in contributing to peace in Uganda. This Study is about the Challenges of Private security organizations in contributing to peace in Uganda, taking Tight Security as a case ... -
Economic liberalization and its impact on families: A case study of selected areas in Kawempe Division, Kampala District (2008-2015)
(Makerere University, 2017-01)This dissertation set out to examine the impact of economic liberalization on family conflicts. Although the concern in conflict studies is normally with large scale conflicts, where national states often invade others ... -
Socioeconomic status, depression and domestic violence against rural women
(Makerere University, 2017-01)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between socioeconomic status, depression and domestic violence against rural women in Masaka district. The study was guided by the following objectives: To find ... -
Temporal and spatial patterns of urban sprawl and their implications on environmental planning in Mbarara municipality
(Makerere University, 2015-07)The study was aimed at assessing the dynamics of land conversions for urban development and their impact on environmental planning in addition to assessing the characteristics of urban sprawl in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda. ... -
Cultural explanations of depression in children among the Baganda
(Makerere University, 2017-01)This study sought to explore the local and cultural meanings of depression in children aged ten years and below within the Baganda cultural groupings; how the various meanings, different perceptions and interpretations of ... -
Access to services by children living with their incarcerated mothers in prison: A case study of Luzira women’s prison
(Makerere University, 2016-12)The overall objective of the study was to assess the level of access to services by children living with their incarcerated mothers in Luzira Women’s prison and the coping strategies adopted by the mothers. The specific ... -
An assessment of the contribution of savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) on household welfare in Kakiri Sub-County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2014)Within the last decade, Government of Uganda continued to recognize that savings and credit organizations were prerequisites for economic growth and poverty alleviation strategy and within no time success stories were ... -
The challenges of organisational leadership in managing management information systems in the Directorate of Water Development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Leadership in DWD still faced several challenges, despite implementing MIS for several years. Data irregularities, lack of resources and poor maintenance of the storage software were earlier reported on. This case study ... -
The influence of evangelisation in this contemporary period in light of evangelii nuntiandi – case study: Usuk Parish
(Makerere University, 2015-02)Evangelization as described in Evangelii Nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World), An Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Paul VI issued on 8 December 1975 on the theme of Catholic evangelization deals mainly with “The ... -
Agricultural Extension Services and Food Security in Abim District
(2015-09)Agriculture is one of the most important means of livelihood for the majority of the population in developing countries, since it acts as a source of employment to nearly ninety percent of the rural poor. However, in order ... -
Government’s accountability on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals: (The case of MDG 4 and 5 in Luweero District)
(Makerere University, 2010)The study explored and described government’s accountability on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals giving a case of Luweero District. The study objectives were to: examine the nature of Uganda’s National Policy ... -
Prospects and challenges to youth participation in democratic governance in Uganda; A case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2014)This study sought to establish how youth can be positioned to participate in democratic governance in Uganda, and the study engaged both the qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study was conducted through a ... -
Determinants of access to HIV counselling and testing services in Kisaasi, Kampala, in the face of increasing HIV infection rates in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect access of HCT services amidst reported increasing HIV prevalence country wide, especially in an urban setting in Uganda. A single urban community was ... -
Inlet without outlet: The rehabilitation process of soldiers with disabilities in Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2014)Between October 1962 and January 1986, Uganda had eight regimes, coming and going through the use of the gun (Odoi – Tanga: 2009; Seguya, 2000; http://www.insightonconflict.org/conflicts/uganda/). Though one president has ... -
Examining the right to freedom of expression and media in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2017-01)This study seeks to establish the extent to which the right to freedom of expression and media is observed in South Sudan. The study’s central focus is to discuss in details the media freedom and the factors that are seen ... -
The effects of HIV/AIDS on the realization of the right to adequate food among refugees: A case study of Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2016)The study was set out to investigate the effects of HIV/AIDS on the realization of the right to adequate food among refugees in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Hoima district. The general objective of this study was to ...
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