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    Federalism as a viable means to realizing good governance in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2005) Mujambula, Stephen Ntege
    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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    Disability and sexuality : a case of women with physical disabilities in Kampala
    (Makerere University, 2000) Masagazi, Marion Mirembe
    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.
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    Land tenure dynamics and women land access: a comparative study of the Luguru Matrilineal and Chagga Patrilineal Communities in Tanzania, 1800– 1990
    (Makerere University, 2023) Ngohengo, Jumanne Kassim.
    Dynamics in land tenure systems have created contestations over land between men and women in Tanzania. The process has evolved women’s land tenure security particularly from colonial to post-colonial settings in many communities in the country. It is argued generally that women have a sound land tenure security in Female Based Kinships (FBKs) compared to patrilineal-based communities (MBKs). These two kinship social organisations have distinct models which govern their land tenure processes. The former being maternally-based, is considered to make it easier for women’s land access contrary to the latter. Through archival sources, semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis, the study has compared the Luguru matrilineal and the Chagga patrilineal communities to interrogate how their land tenure dynamics have shaped women land security. By aligning the discussions to the practices of land tenure systems, colonial and post-colonial policies in Tanzania, the study has established that, women land tenure security apart from patriarchal based perspective has evolved due to traditional and historical changes anchored by the colonial and post-colonial land policies and laws in the country. The introduction of colonial land ordinances--for instance in 1895 and 1903 by the German and the 1920s and 1930s by the British colonial states have been discovered to have their shares towards a gendered land tenure practices. The crafted colonial land ordinances, among other issues, subjected all land to the governors who had absolute powers over it. This marked the notion of ‘power centralisation over land which gradually deviated the traditional land tenure set up. The enacted policies facilitated colonial economic production and administration which altogether had their shares towards the genesis of women land tenure insecurity across matrilineal communities in Tanzania. Indeed, post-colonial land policies transformed the traditional land tenure practices in Tanzania. This was accelerated by the introduction of various post-colonial practices such as the 1960s-1970s Ujamaa policy, the 1990s National land policies and 1990s land formalisation processes. That being the case, this study has lensed women land tenure insecurity in Tanzania from other perimeters by comparing the dynamics of Luguru and Chagga land tenure traditions and their implications on women’s land access, control and power. As such, it is of good intention for land scholars, the government, policy makers and other actors to address women land tenure insecurity in the country from a wider traditional and historical evolutions apart from merely male-oriented perceptions bound the contemporary debates.
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    Examining community-based initiatives in conflict resolution: a case study of Canaansite Estate, Wakiso District
    (Makerere University, 2025) Mujabwami, Ezrah
    The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of community-based initiatives in conflict resolution within Canaanites Estate, Manyangwa in Wakiso District. Three specific objectives guided it: to identify the major causes of conflicts among residents, to assess the community-based initiatives employed in resolving disputes and their effect on peaceful co-existence, and to propose a comprehensive framework for effective community-based conflict resolution. A descriptive, cross-sectional, mixed-methods design was employed, using both questionnaires and an interview guide. Out of the targeted 234 respondents, 197 participated, giving a satisfactory response rate of 84.2%. The findings revealed that the leading causes of conflict included disputes over land ownership (mean = 4.21), lack of transparency in land allocation (mean = 4.13), youth unemployment fueling criminal behavior (mean = 4.08), frequent landlord–tenant misunderstandings (mean = 4.04), and unclear leadership structures (mean = 4.01). Other notable drivers were inadequate infrastructure and climate-related pressures. Community-based initiatives were reported to be effective, with over 80% of respondents agreeing that they enhanced peaceful dispute resolution, reduced reliance on external courts, strengthened trust in leadership, and improved security outcomes in the estate. Regression analysis confirmed the statistical significance of these initiatives, with the model explaining 32.7% of the variance in conflict-resolution outcomes (R² = 0.327; F (7,189) = 5.987; p < 0.001). Local leaders’ mediation (β = 0.198, p = 0.006), religious leaders’ involvement (β = 0.176, p = 0.011), cultural rituals (β = 0.165, p = 0.014), and elders’ wisdom (β = 0.148, p = 0.026) emerged as the strongest predictors of success. While community meetings, police–local council collaboration, and women’s associations contributed positively, their effects were not statistically significant. These results underscore that trusted leadership and culturally grounded practices are the most influential mechanisms in promoting lasting peace in the estate. Based on the findings of the study, a four-component framework was proposed, consisting of prevention (community sensitization, land documentation, and early warning systems), intervention (timely mediation by local leaders, elders, and faith-based actors), resolution (transparent dialogue platforms and fair agreements), and sustainability (capacity-building, recordkeeping, and inclusive participation of women and youth). The study therefore recommends formalizing mediation processes, empowering community leaders with negotiation skills, institutionalizing resident bylaws, and promoting stronger collaboration among residents, local councils, and security agencies.
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    Examining the efficacy of police in the protection of refugees in Uganda: a case of Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
    (Makerere University, 2025) Ojinga, Joseph Alfred
    Despite Uganda’s progressive legal framework for refugee protection, significant implementation gaps persist, particularly in the practical delivery of protection services within refugee settlements. This study examined the efficacy of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) in protecting refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, a site that has witnessed persistent threats such as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), discrimination, exploitation, and limited access to justice. Anchored on the principles of Community Policing Theory and Human Security Theory, the study employed a crosssectional research design using a mixed-methods approach to assess police practices, identify challenges, and explore refugee perceptions of police protection. Primary data were collected from 368 refugee respondents using structured questionnaires, while qualitative insights were drawn from key informant interviews (KIIs) with police officers, humanitarian actors, and local leaders, as well as from focus group discussions (FGDs) with refugee subgroups. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS to generate descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic content analysis to extract deeper insights. The findings indicated moderate agreement among refugees that the police play an important role in their protection; however, there was a significant variability in perceptions, with notable concerns about police misconduct, inadequate response times, limited accessibility, and uneven protection for vulnerable groups such as women and children. The study also found that the key challenges identified include resource constraints, lack of training in refugee-specific issues, cultural and language barriers, and weak collaboration between police and humanitarian actors. Despite these shortcomings, the study also revealed areas of promise, including refugees’ partial trust in police and willingness to engage more with security actors if conditions improve. The study concluded that effective refugee protection requires strengthening police visibility, enhancing training in human rights and refugee law, and fostering community engagement. The study recommended targeted interventions such as increased patrols, establishment of local police outposts, capacity-building programs, and partnerships with refugee leaders and NGOs. Finally, it suggests further research into gender-sensitive policing, inter-agency coordination, and refugee perceptions of safety to inform more responsive and sustainable security policies. These findings provided valuable evidence to guide future policy and operational strategies in refugee protection.