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2007 post election violence and the response of Seventh-day Adventist church: a case study of Eldoret east district, Kenya
(Kyambogo University(Un published work), 2016-10) Ogaro, Davis N.
This study sought to discuss the 2007 post election violence and the response of the Seventhday Adventist Church in Eldoret East district. Political factors. inequitable resource al location, land issues. prejudice, failure of the Police. communal conflicts, hate speeches, the media, tribalism and discrimination were discussed as the causes of the 2007 PEV. Mass loss of life, displacement of persons, destruction of property fear of fresh ethnic clashes, injuries. fluctuation of the economy. food shortage. alteration of land tenure system, sexual based violence, effects on schools, health related problems and environmental consequences \\ere discussed as the negative effects of the 2007 PEV. After the 2007 PEY. the study indicated that Kenyans have cherished the spirit of development, co-existence, peace, unity, and reconciliation more than ever before. This led to the formation and implementation of the new constitution that provides equal opportunity for all citizens regardless of their ethnic backgrounds. Consequently, the Kenyan people demonstrated solidarity by conducting peaceful general elections in 2013. The SDA Church responded to the 2007 PEV by preaching love, peace and solidarity. proving food and non-food items, offering prayers and counseling services. negotiating between warring communities, visiting the clash victims, and rushing the injured to the hospital. Churches were used both as hiding places and shelters for the affected persons. However. the Church was also used by politicians to utter hate speeches, propagate tribalism and discrimination. The study \! as descriptive in nature and adopted qualitative research approach. Purposive sampling was applied to the subjects the researcher believed had relevant information on the problem under investigation. Interview, questionnaire. and observation were the main tools for data collection.
A critical review of contemporary scholarship: conceptualizing an ideal wife of proverbs 31:10-31
(Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2026-05-11) Nadunga, Annet; Robert Kuloba Wabyanga; Joy Mukisa Isabirye
This article explores the contemporary conceptualizations and advocacies on an ideal wife as presented in extant literature in African scholarship. In the wake of women’s emancipation, empowerment and capitalistic economy, coupled with contemporary challenges of poverty, HIV-Aids and resilience of African patriarchy, there is a growing academic concern that seeks to revisit and redefine the concept of an ideal wife in African marriages. Various scholarships have revisited and interpreted the biblical text of Proverbs 31:10-31 in the context of contemporary developments and challenges. The current article is a critical review of these scholarships with the objective of examining how varying circumstances of these scholars contribute to the debate and advocacy for an empowering hermeneutical appropriation of the biblical concept of an ideal wife. By and large, the outcome of the analyses is that the interpretations, perceptions and appropriations are informed by the writers’ gender and contemporary socio-economic circumstances, which become the points of departure for interrogating the cultural construct of wifehood.
Achievement goal orientation, self-efficacy, and academic engagement among adolescent students in Kabale district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-11) Ndyareeba, Eunice
Globally, education is a key pathway for overcoming poverty. Financial support from governments and non-governmental organizations facilitates students’ access, engagement, and success in academics. Despite the existing multifaceted support interventions in Uganda, about 83% of Ugandan children enrol in primary school, only 22% progress to secondary school, and less than 5% attend post-secondary education programs. To address this low academic access and success characterised by low school retention rates, this study examined the influence of achievement goal orientation, self-efficacy, and other context-based factors on the academic engagement of adolescent students in Kabale District, Uganda. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative data from 510 adolescent students and conducted in-depth interviews among 14 key informants who included officers of Compassion International; teachers, directors of studies, and a subset of adolescent students. Quantitative data was then entered into the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 20 with a Process Macro plugin by Hayes version 4.2 for analysis. Findings of the study indicate that there were statistically significant demographic variations in achievement goal orientation, self-efficacy, and academic engagement. Regression analysis results reveal that self-efficacy mediated the relationship between achievement goal orientation and academic engagement. Qualitative findings indicate that apart from achievement goal orientation and self-efficacy, external support, future career and employability aspirations influenced academic engagement. Findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay of the study variables, providing valuable insights. The study recommends that policy makers and all education stakeholders create awareness of the importance of achievement goal orientation and embrace self-efficacy enhancement strategies while designing effective educational interventions to improve academic engagement in low income contexts.
An afro-bibilical reading of genesis 2-3 in response to climate change
(Sheffield phoenix press, 2023) Wabyanga, Robert Kuloba
The primary focus of this paper is an Afro-biblical reading of Genesis 2-3, informed by indigenous epistemologies and in response to contemporary local and global environmental crises. Using the context of Uganda, it brings African spiritual sensitivities about nature into conversation with Genesis 2-3. Based on archival and ethnographic research, the questions directing the investigation are: how can African spirituality inform reading of Genesis 2-3? What is the significance of Afro-biblical reading in responding to the problems of climate change?
An analysis of effects of divisionism in the Pentecostal churches : a case study of church of God and church of God of East Africa, Nebbi district
(Kyambogo University, 2019-10) Omaya, Vincent
Overall, the study assessed the divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa in Nebbi district. More specifically, the study examined three aspects to: find out the causes of divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa; find out the effect of divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa and suggest the solutions to the problems of divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa. The study used a case study design. It used questionnaires and interviews as major tools for data collection. Specifically the study covered a total of 270 respondents from the 30 Churches taking 15 churches from Church of God and 15 churches from Church of God of East Africa. Purposive sampling method was used for Church and local leaders while random sample sampling method was used for Church members. The findings of the study revealed that: power struggle and low level of education were the cause of divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of east Africa; hatred, divisionism and reduction in the number of followers were the major effects of divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa in Nebbi district and forgiveness, dialogue and repentance were the major possible solution to the divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa in Nebbi district. The study concluded that divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa in Nebbi district was caused by power struggle, low level of education, ignorance and poverty. It recommended that the government and other relevant authorities, for example members of Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), regulate the different religious faith in order to minimize such divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa; that the two Churches to reconcile and live in harmony since all are from the same community and Christian faith and that the body that governed the different religious groups in Uganda intervene and resolve the divisionism between the adherents of Church of God and Church of God of East Africa.
Antecedents of organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-09) Turyahikayo, Wilberforce
This study investigated the antecedents of organisational effectiveness in public universities in Uganda. Basically, the study examined whether leadership styles were antecedents’ organizational effectiveness and the moderating and mediating effects of institutional culture and communication respectively. Thus, the study also assessed whether institutional culture was an antecedent organisational effectiveness; examined whether leadership styles were antecedents of communication; and analysed whether communication was an antecedent of organizational effectiveness. The study used a correlational research design while employing the quantitative research approach. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire on a sample of 265 administrative and academic heads of public universities. The findings indicated that while leadership styles and communication were positive significant antecedents of organizational effectiveness of public universities, institutional culture was a positive but insignificant antecedent of organisational effectiveness of public universities. The study also revealed that the leadership styles were positive significant antecedents of organisational communication and that organizational communication was a positive significant antecedent of organisational effectiveness. The results further revealed that organisational culture had a positive and significant moderating role on the influence of leadership styles on organisational effectiveness. Furthermore, the results revealed that communication had a positive and significant moderating effect on the relationship between the leadership styles and organisational effectiveness. It was thus concluded that transformational and transactional leadership styles were imperative for organisational effectiveness of public universities; in addition, institutional culture was essential for organisational effectiveness of public universities; then, leadership styles were vital for communication in public universities; and, communication was essential for organisational effectiveness of public universities, further still, the interaction between leadership styles and institutional culture was important for organisational effectiveness of public universities, and that, the mediation effect of communication was important on the influence of leadership styles on organisational effectiveness of public universities. Therefore, it was recommended that university managers should emphasise appropriate leadership styles to enhance organisational effectiveness; the university managers should promote institutional culture; the university leaders should establish effective communication for organisational effectiveness; then, the university managers should promote organisational culture for organisational effectiveness; university managers should combine effective leadership styles and institutional culture to enhance organisational effectiveness of public universities; and, the university managers besides using appropriate leadership styles, they should put in place effective communication to enhance organisational effectiveness.
Assessment of health-related fitness status of 6-9 Year old primary school pupils in Mukono and Wakiso districts, central Uganda
(Kenyatta University (unpublished work), 2010-11) Nsibambi, Constance A. N
Despite a world-wide increase in health-related diseases and conditions among children, little information is known about the children's health-related fitness status in Uganda. Assessment of the fitness status of pupils aged between 6 and 9 years in Mukono and Wakiso districts in central Uganda was conducted using physical fitness testing. The study also determined their level of engagement in physical activities. A cross-sectional survey research design was used to assess four health-related fitness components. These were cardiovascular endurance using a 9-minute run test, body composition using BMI method, low back flexibility using the sit and reach test and abdominal muscular strength/ endurance using the s it up test. The target population comprised of 25,500 school children drawn from public and private schools. Four thousand pupils formed the sample for the study. The actual sample consisted of 1929 pupils with 922 day scholars and 1,007 in boarding schools. Data was analysed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation and one way analysis of variance at 0.05 level of significance. The AAHPERD (1980) percentiles and the WHO (2007) CDC-BMI for sex- age-growth charts percentiles to determine the fitness status of the pupils. The results showed that out of the 922 day scholars 250 (27. l %) had weak cardiovascular endurance, 27 (2.9%) were underweight, while 58 (6.3%) were overweight, 29 (3.1 %) were obese; 707 (76.7%) had poor flexibility and 798 (86.5%) had weak abdominal muscles. On the other hand, out of the l 007 pupils in boarding schools 307 (30.5%) had weak cardiovascular endurance, 50 (5%) were underweight, while 79 (7.8%) were overweight, 50 (5%) were obese, 824 (81.8%) had poor flexibility and 814 (80.9%) had weak abdominal muscles. The results revealed significant differences in cardiovascular endurance, body composition and abdominal muscular strength/endurance between day and boarding pupils (p>0.05) with day scholars having higher mean distance run scores, lower mean BMI scores and lower mean sit up scores. There were no significant differences in the mean sit and reach scores between day and boarding pupils. However, majority of pupils achieved the recommended standard for the cardiovascular endurance and normal body composition. There were also significant gender differences in all the health-related fitness components. The boys had higher mean distance run scores, lower mean BMI scores, lower mean sit and reach scores and higher mean sit up scores. This implies that more boys had better cardiovascular endurance, normal weight and better muscular strength/endurance than girls. On the other hand, more girls were flexible than boys. The study revealed that the pupils demonstrated poor health-related fitness status especially in abdominal muscular endurance and low back flexibility. The study al so revealed that most pupils met the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity although the activities they engaged in were not appropriate enough to develop most of the health related fitness components. It is recommended that more physical activities that develop the health-related fitness should be integrated in the school curriculum and children need to engage in more active behaviours.
Bachwezi Bashomi in western Uganda : origins, beliefs and practices
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-10) Tinkamanyire, Joy
The study explored the origins, beliefs and practices of the Bachwezi Bashomi religious movement in Western Uganda. It also examined the theological contributions of Bachwezi Bashomi in the study of religions in Africa. The phenomenon of Bachwezi Bashomi has since the introduction of foreign religions in Africa presented a theological challenge as the study of African traditional religions came into perspective. This theological challenge is exhibited in the double lives of Bachwezi Bashomi practitioners - they fully embrace and practice Christianity while having very strong belief in their ancestral spirits of the Bachwezi (mystical people who are believed to have lived in the interlacustrine region, and eventually morphed into ancestral spirits) as angels or messengers sent by the supreme God. In this sense, Bachwezi Bashomi are truly Christian and truly African traditionalists. Its adjectival name as Bachwezi Bashomi (literally means Bachwezi who are Christians, who read or enlightened) is a theological problem. Does Bachwezi Bashomi represent theological transactions between African ancestral religious ideas with the foreign religions, especially missionary Christianity, which was associated with the art of literacy? To understand this problem, the study examined their origins, beliefs and practices by targeting both practitioners. This study was based on the following objectives: To explain the meaning of Bachwezi Bashomi; To trace the origins of Bachwezi Bashomi; To explain the beliefs and practices of Bachwezi Bashomi; To examine the theological contributions of Bachwezi Bashomi. The study is qualitative in outlook employing descriptive and analytical approaches. The methods used for data collection are semi structured interviews and observation photography and document analysis. The study established the following key findings: The name as Bachwezi Bashomi denotes the idea of an African religious system which has been Christianized; Bachwezi Bashomi is a blend of African traditional spirituality with other foreign religious ideas especially Christianity; The African spiritual realities like ancestors are central and given prominence as angels or messengers of God; Bachwezi Bashomi stands for the ongoing quest for Africans to express their spirituality and culture in the face of the changing world, by blending modernity with their cultures. Through the encounter with the participants, the researcher recommends that: Bachwezi Bashomi deserve respect, mutual understanding for harmonious co-existence; other religions like Christianity should recognize Bachwezi Bashomi in its right without bias or prejudice; The Bachwezi Bashomi continued growth needs more scholarly work for it holds the Africanism that we cannot deny.
Bachwezi Bashomi in western Uganda: origins, beliefs and practices
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-10) Tinkamanyire, Joy
The study explored the origins, beliefs and practices of the Bachwezi Bashomi religious movement in Western Uganda. It also examined the theological contributions of Bachwezi Bashomi in the study of religions in Africa. The phenomenon of Bachwezi Bashomi has since the introduction of foreign religions in Africa presented a theological challenge as the study of African traditional religions came into perspective. This theological challenge is exhibited in the double lives of Bachwezi Bashomi practitioners - they fully embrace and practice Christianity while having very strong belief in their ancestral spirits of the Bachwezi (mystical people who are believed to have lived in the interlacustrine region, and eventually morphed into ancestral spirits) as angels or messengers sent by the supreme God. In this sense, Bachwezi Bashomi are truly Christian and truly African traditionalists. Its adjectival name as Bachwezi Bashomi (literally means Bachwezi who are Christians, who read or enlightened) is a theological problem. Does Bachwezi Bashomi represent theological transactions between African ancestral religious ideas with the foreign religions, especially missionary Christianity, which was associated with the art of literacy? To understand this problem, the study examined their origins, beliefs and practices by targeting both practitioners. This study was based on the following objectives: To explain the meaning of Bachwezi Bashomi; To trace the origins of Bachwezi Bashomi; To explain the beliefs and practices of Bachwezi Bashomi; To examine the theological contributions of Bachwezi Bashomi. The study is qualitative in outlook employing descriptive and analytical approaches. The methods used for data collection are semi structured interviews and observation photography and document analysis. The study established the following key findings: The name as Bachwezi Bashomi denotes the idea of an African religious system which has been Christianized; Bachwezi Bashomi is a blend of African traditional spirituality with other foreign religious ideas especially Christianity; The African spiritual realities like ancestors are central and given prominence as angels or messengers of God; Bachwezi Bashomi stands for the ongoing quest for Africans to express their spirituality and culture in the face of the changing world, by blending modernity with their cultures. Through the encounter with the participants, the researcher recommends that: Bachwezi Bashomi deserve respect, mutual understanding for harmonious co-existence; other religions like Christianity should recognize Bachwezi Bashomi in its right without bias or prejudice; The Bachwezi Bashomi continued growth needs more scholarly work for it holds the Africanism that we cannot deny.
Between tradition and modernity : Imbalu of the Bamasaba and human rights discourse
(Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences (JJEOSHS), 2025-09-01) Wabwire, Juliet Nambuba; Wabyanga, Robert Kuloba; Isiko, Alexander Paul
The Imbalu culture of the Bamasaba people is well known in scholarly works as a rite of passage, which involves a series of rituals that culminate into circumcision among the Bamasaba males. The cultural practice is also recognized by UNESCO under the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and protected in various Human Rights instruments as a right like article 37 of the 1995 Uganda constitution, and the United Nations’ International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). The paper sets out to explore human rights abuses, embedded in culture which in some circles have called for either its abolition or modifications to suit the modern cultural trends. This enlists questions. How can Imbalu be celebrated with respect to contemporary human rights discourses? How can the cultural heritage of the Imbalu be preserved and maintained in the face of mounting pressure to change some of the cultural values of Imbalu? This paper is descriptive and analytical, based on the ongoing research study on Imbalu among the Bamasaba people of Eastern Uganda.
Between tradition and modernity: imbalu of the bamasaba and human rights discourse
(Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences (JJEOSHS), 2025-08) Juliet, N. Wabwire; Robert Kuloba Wabyanga; Alexander Paul Isiko
The Imbalu culture of the Bamasaba people is well known in scholarly works as a rite of passage, which involves a series of rituals that culminate into circumcision among the Bamasaba males. The cultural practice is also recognized by UNESCO under the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and protected in various Human Rights instruments as a right like article 37 of the 1995 Uganda constitution, and the United Nations’ International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). The paper sets out to explore human rights abuses, embedded in culture which in some circles have called for either its abolition or modifications to suit the modern cultural trends. This enlists questions. How can Imbalu be celebrated with respect to contemporary human rights discourses? How can the cultural heritage of the Imbalu be preserved and maintained in the face of mounting pressure to change some of the cultural values of Imbalu? This paper is descriptive and analytical, based on the ongoing research study on Imbalu among the Bamasaba people of Eastern Uganda.
Challenges facing Muslim girl-child education in Uganda: a case study of Luwero and Kampala districts
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2024-11) Nakimuli, Hindu
The study investigated the problem of Muslim girl-child education in Uganda, from the point of view of the women. The main objective of the work was to examine the challenges facing Muslim girlchild education in Uganda, using Kampala and Luwero as Case studies. The work sought to document the experiences of Ugandan Muslim women who failed to get any meaningful form of education, as told by the Muslim women themselves, as well as those of some Muslim women who managed to attain reasonable levels of education. The purpose was to draw lessons from their experiences, and to formulate measures that can be taken to improve the access of Muslim girls to education. The respondents were selected by purposive and snowball sampling, and were targeted for their known or assumed usefulness to the research. I worked with people I knew and with local council authorities and area Imaams to select the respondents. The first people would lead me to others they knew, by the snowball sampling method. I initially listed 100 participants, but ended up actually interviewing 64 Muslim women, 32 from Luwero and 32 from Kampala districts, aged 30 years and above. The study used interview guides, Focus Group Discussions and semi-structured questionnaires to collect primary data. This data was supported with secondary data collected from textbooks, magazines, journals and the internet. It was then analyzed using the Islamic Feminist approach. The study established that women who did not attain much education were victims of social, cultural, historical and personal circumstances. These include exclusion from the available Islamic education system, age-old cultural inequalities between men and women, such as the burden of domestic labour being left to women, unsupportive parents, sexual harassment and early marriages. On the other hand, those who managed to attain some education were lucky to have enlightened parents or relatives who were also gainfully employed. This, in addition to their personal resilience, enabled them to succeed where others did not. The study concluded that the approach to education provision that denies girls access was not supported by Islamic teachings, and recommended that providers of education should give equal opportunities to all children, regardless of gender, in accordance with the teachings of Islam.
The challenges facing the clergy of church of Uganda Case study : Mukono diocese (1984-2010)
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2011-11) Kiwanuka, Dunstan Mazinga
The study set out to identify the major cultural background in relation with the challenges faced by the clergy in Mukono Diocese, as well as to establish their plausible remedies. By their social status, Clergy are a special spiritual group in society who are expected to help the community meet their social, physical and spiritual needs. However, the many challenges have not enabled the clergy in Mukono Diocese to play their social role very effectively. Chapter one discussed the background of the study, mission statement of the Diocese, role and position of the clergy, statement of the problem, Hypotheses, Objectives of the study, Scope, significance of the study, Literature review, methodology, research limitations and delimitations, as well as defined the operational key terms of the study. Chapter two discussed the major ethnic group and early missionary activities. Focus was put in the origins, religion, economy, marriage, death and social characteristics of the Baganda. The early missionary work in Uganda was also taken note of especially the Diocese of Uganda (1897-1961), the province of the church of Uganda, and the number of church of Uganda adherents as given by the 2002 population census. Chapter three discussed the financial and administrative challenges of the clergy in Mukono Diocese. Here the researcher's main emphasis was put on the causes of these challenges in the Diocese. Chapter four discussed the pastoral challenges of the clergy. These are challenges that arise out of the clergy's attitudes towards their career, how they relate with their
The challenges of HIV/AIDS epidemic: a case study of Namirembe Diocese, church of Uganda, 1992 – 2012.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2013-11) Kabanda, Paul Richard
An investigation of the Challenges of HIV and AIDS was conducted in Namirembe Diocese - church of Uganda. The Diocese of Namir'en1be is the oldest Diocese in the Anglican Church of the Province of Uganda. lt covers the districts of Wakiso, Kalangala (Ssese Islands) and most parts of Kampala, with 6 Archdeaconries & one Deanery, 57 Parishes, and 342 local congregations (churches). Namirembe Diocese shares boundaries with Luweero Diocese in the North, Mukono Diocese in the East and South East, in the South; it is bordered by West Buganda and Central Buganda Dioceses, in the West it is bordered by Mityana Diocese. The major Variables in the study included; Diocesan responses in terms of caring for People Living with AIDS, Support offered to HIV and AJDS Carriers in the Diocese, Church activities that PLWA are engaged in and the Diocesan involvement in HJV and AlDS activities. In order to investigate a descriptive research design was used. Methods of data Collection included; Discussions, Questionnaires and interviews as primary sources of data Collection. Documentary method and Observation methods were the ones used as secondary sources. Results indicated that HIV and AIDS awareness and Prevention strategies are very much promoted by Namirembe Diocese through various activities, 42% are health Centers that offer services on behalf of the Diocese, 18% are activities promoting Abstinence, Behavioral Change, being faithful to one trusted partner. 12% are activities promoted through Music, Dance and Drama, 4% use Sports as a medium, and 24% through training and educative seminars. Activities done in relation to HIV and AIDS programs were noted at 42% as prevention (Behavioral Change Communication, Peer education, promotion of ABC). 17 .8% as Awareness through various activities like, Information Education and Communication tools distribution; Drama, Music, Sports and Dance. Voluntary Counseling and testing was at 14.1 % this involves Voluntary Testing, and Counseling of people.
Changing gender relations and poverty levels in Uganda during the 1979-2007 war: a case study of Madi people of North West Nile
(Dar es salaam University (unpublished work), 2013-11) Kenyi, Gowon Lawrence
The study examined Changing Gender Relations and Poverty Levels in Uganda during 1979- 2007 wars. Overall, the study examined the extent to which the series of the prolonged war affected gender relations and poverty levels among the Madi people of North West Nile Uganda. More specifically, the study examined three aspects namely, pre- war socioeconomic political structures and poverty levels, changes in gender relations and poverty level and gender related constraints and challenges and coping strategies adopted. The study used a case study research design to closely investigate social gender relations and poverty levels. The study used both quantitative and qualitative research methods to establish correlations between key variables included in the specific objectives. A total sample size of 324 respondents including 20 leaders and officials were involved. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select respondents. The study used documentary review, questionnaires, in-depth face to face interviews, focus group discussion and key informants to provide information for the study. Overall, study findings revealed that the prolonged wars affected gender relations and poverty levels negatively at both household and community levels. Specifically, study findings revealed that patriarchal gender relations in pre-war Madi society denied women access to resources, education, credit facilities, employment and information and women participation in political activities. The wars challenged patriarchal gender identity and relations; it offered women new economic opportunities and greater responsibilities. However women gained relative economic autonomy through entrepreneur activities. Both men and women faced serious challenges during the wars and both adopted various coping strategies to respond to these challenges. The study concluded that gender relations can positively change despite the negative effect of the wars, poverty can be fought and challenges educated Madi people about new livelihood and new life style. Finally the study recommends sensitization of both men and women about changes in gender relations and poverty levels in war situation. The study contributes new knowledge about gender analysis in pre - war situations and impact of war on socio cultural gen.d er related changes. However the study recommends further research into male ego and masculinity identity crisis in war situation.
Christ as cosmic redeemer: ecological christology in light of colossians 1
(Jumuga Journal of Education,Oral Studies, and Human Sciences (JJEOSHS), 2026-05-09) Bbosa Esau Kimanje.
This article explores the theme of Christ as Cosmic Redeemerin light of Colossians 1:15-20, situating it within the developing framework of ecological Christology. The Pauline hymn portrays Christ not only as the redeemer of humanity but also as the one through whom all things, for instance, visible and invisible, earthly and heavenly, are created, sustained, and ultimately reconciled. Such a vision challenges narrow, anthropocentric interpretations of salvation that focus solely on individual or communal human redemption, instead opening a cosmic horizon in which the whole created order participates in God’s plan of renewal. By integrating biblical exegesis with contemporary ecological theology, itemphasizes that the reconciling mission of Christ extends to the ecological web of life, encompassing ecosystems, species, and the integrity of the Earth itself. In light of our contemporaryecological crisis, Colossians 1 provides a vital theological resource for re-imagining salvation as cosmic in scope and ecological in orientation. Ultimately, the article argues that Christian discipleship entails ecological responsibility, grounded in the confession of Christ’s cosmic lordship and God’s reconciling action in all creation.
Community perceptions about gendered ritual murders in greater Mukono, central Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2025-10) Bogere, Suzan
The study investigated the community perceptions about gendered ritual murders in greater Mukono. Ritual murders have become abig challenge to community members with women and girls constituting approximately 70% of the victims. The study objectives were; to establish the gender-related perceptions of ritual murders in greater Mukono, analyse factors responsible for gendered ritual murders and examined the impact of gendered ritual murders on the greater Mukono Community. The study was purely qualitative in nature, as it employed a qualitative approach alongside a phenomenological design; adopted to enable the researcher describe and interpret the community perceptions about the gendered ritual murder. An in-depth interview method was employed on all categories identified to provide data on one-to-one interaction. Study findings indicated that, over the 5-year period (2019-2024), females were more affected compared to the males. Females were ritually murdered for various reasons: their brains are good atpositive thinking, breasts are a symbol of beauty and power growth. These mixed with charms prevent curses and preserve culture. Males were ritually murdered because of their body parts being able to egnite vigilance and power, determination and fearlessness, among others. The study concludes that Cultural and religious leaders must transform and embrace the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act, 2023 (Act No. 27 of 2023), to eliminate ritualistic murders; must spread awareness about the Act and discourage harmful practices. Organizations like the Science Foundation (SF) should screen traditional healers and prevent fraudulent registration. The study recommended the implementation of the newly amended Act 27 Nov. 2023 by the parliament of Uganda. It also Recommended that the ritual murder suspects should be produced before courts of law within 48hours. Police and prison personnel should work closely with community members in order to get information that can help them effectively investigate and convict perpetrators. The Education Curriculum developers should integrate religious values which are life-protecting all levels of education; also include a well-laid down Citzenship education in the curriculum of Uganda.
The concept of tithing in Uganda’s pentecostal churches: a case study of Nakawa division-Kampala district
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-08) Namuwenge, Fiona
This thesis examines the Concept of Tithing in Uganda’s Pentecostal churches. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection specifically, the study covered a total of 130 respondents who were selected from ten (10) churches by the purposive sampling method. These included twenty (20) leaders and one hundred ten (110) members of the flock. The study used a case study research design and data was collected using interview guides and questionnaires as the major tools. The Research was guided by Critical theory and Biblical Hermeneutics as theoretical frameworks. The study found out that there are three categories of tithes in the Old Testament: namely, the Levitical tithe (sacred tithe), Festive tithe, and the Poor tithe (welfare tithe). The study also revealed that tithing was not only for the Jews, but many ancient cultures practiced it even before biblical tithing was in place. The practice was evident in Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine Phoenician and Egypt. Thus, tithing was not only an act of worship, but it was also a demonstration of political subservience (a primitive form of taxation). The study also found out that tithing in the Old Testament is in two dimensions, that is to say, the tithing before the Mosaic Law and during the Mosaic Law (Genesis 14:17-24; 28:18-28 and Leviticus 27:30-33; Numbers 18:21-28; Deuteronomy 14:22-29). The study reveals that both the Pentecostal Leaders and Believers today argue that tithing is part of the New Testament teaching and is a law and a command for born-again Christians. They argue that tithing is the only principle of God that brings success and prosperity. Based on the misinterpretation of Malachi 3 :9, Pentecostal leaders and believers opine that failure to tithe brings a curse upon one’s life. The study further reveals that the Pentecostal leaders and believers use Malachi 3 to justify their belief and teaching about tithing. This thesis argues that the contemporary notions on tithing is exploitative and based on misinterpretation of the scriptures, as tithing is not a command for Christians and was never emphasized by Jesus and his Apostles as an obligation for Christians (believers). It was a law given to the Israelites to support the Levites (Number 18:21-24) and the poor (Deuteronomy 14:27-29). New Testament Christians are encouraged to give generously and cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7). They should not give fearfully and legalistically. The study recommends that other Ugandan scholars should do research related to tithing in Anglican, Catholic and SDA (Seventh Day Adventists) churches among others. They should carry out critical contextual studies of Biblical and other religious texts on tithing in order to liberate Christians from extortion, fear and intimidation.
Constructivist- informed teaching in teacher preparation at teacher training institutions in south eastern Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08) Gusango, Emmanuel Humphrey
The urgent need in the Ugandan education system is for teacher preparation programme that offer opportunities of constructivist teaching experiences for students to enable them to gain pedagogical content, teaching skills and professionalism. Constructivist- Informed Teaching can guide tutors and students in Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) to find effective ways to plan, teach and find appropriate activities with an increased importance attached to creative thinking and ability to construct one’s own meaning and knowledge that enables preparation of holistic students for this complex interactive world. The study “Constructivist- Informed Teaching in Teacher Preparation at Teacher Training Institutions of South Eastern Uganda” focused on whether tutors carry out their teaching to enable students to construct their own ideas, knowledge, beliefs and values within the constructivists’ learning environment. The study offers a perspective of teaching that deepens both critical and creative thinking among tutors and students. The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of Constructivist-Informed Teaching in teacher preparation with the objectives to establish whether the constructivist approaches were being used to teach and prepare students, analyse the application of constructivist principles applied to school practice supervision and to examine the implementation of constructivist- guided coaching in the preparation of students’ professional growth. The study was aimed to enable a crossover the 21st century through the suggested aspects for improvement in teacher preparation. The study explored beliefs, implementation and disparities between practice and Constructivist Theory in teacher preparation. Twenty participants were purposively sampled comprising of tutors and students from three Teacher Training Institutions in South Eastern Uganda. This was a qualitative study with a phenomenological research design where data was gathered using in-depth multiple interviews, observation, and document analysis. Data collection and analysis followed Moustakas procedure of data analysis. The results revealed that tutors continue to rely on traditional approaches in the teaching of students, where the clinical supervision approach is not used during school practice and minimal attention was given to the non- classroom based activities. This research study adds to the body of knowledge about ways in which Constructivist- Informed Teaching supports teaching effectiveness and promotes students’ learning, amplifying the need for reflective practice in instruction at Teacher Training Institutions. Findings from this study will help to improve teacher preparation at the Teacher Training Institutions by supporting ongoing Continuous Professional Development through the use of several constructivists’ practices that include reflection, clinical supervision, constructivist-guided coaching, and other interventions in a proper and professional setting. Additionally, these results will help in the implementation of the National Teacher Policy (2019) and will also support the review of the Teacher Training Institutions’ Curricula being undertaken by the Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education.
Contextual reading of 2 kings 5:1-15 in relation to african ideological perspectives on disease: a case study of covid-19
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10) Omasete, Vincent
The study focused on contextual reading of 2Kings 5:1-15 in relation to African ideological perspectives on disease. The study used qualitative research methodologies and approaches and was based on library and document sources; using documents as the key tool in data collection. The study falls in a broad framework of African postcolonial interpretation of the Bible. A detailed examination of 2 Kings 5: 1-15 was done, with focus put on understanding the text in its own context. Centering the theme of Naaman’s leprosy in the broader ideological context of the ancient biblical world. The study further reads 2 Kings 5:1-15 in relation to the Africa epistemological construct of mystical diseases like Covid-19, Ebola, Nodding Diseases, Leprosy and among others. In view of African spirituality, the study focuses on the causation, attitudes, and response to such diseases. Chapter six of this study encompasses a contextual approach where the epistemological worldviews of 2 Kings 5:1-15 are read in correlation with African ideological perspectives on disease. The study reveals a mutual relationship between the biblical and African understanding of diseases of mystical nature. Such diseases are perceived to be of a spiritual causation, hence requiring a spiritual response. Their contagious nature is in both the text and context linked to a transfer of negative mystical powers. Victims of such diseases are perceived as condemned and infectious, and can only be handled in specialized spiritual ways. Though the control measures of such mystical diseases look synonymous to modern scientific pandemic standard operating procedures, the motivation behind such measures are different when compared with those of modern science. Besides, African religious approaches to disease have often conflicted to national authorities that recognize World Health Organization SOPs. The study highlights the influence of attitude and perception to mystical disease management and implores the African modern scientists to make use of the African Ideological Perspectives on disease in their response to and dealership with Africans in the face of pandemic.

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