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The 1995 Constitution as a Tool for Dictatorship in Uganda: An African Dilemma of Constitutionalism
(SpringerLink, 2022-11) Robert, Ojambo
This chapter examines the interplay between the 1995 Constitution and the growing tendency of dictatorship in Uganda. The main argument is that whereas the drafting of the 1995 Constitution was seen by many as an attempt to promote democracy and good governance in Uganda, its implementation has often not appeared to point to that endeavour. Rather the 1995 Constitution has been used as a legal instrument for the promotion of Museveni’s political interests in the form of personal rule. The article, therefore, examines how Museveni using his position as president has continuously used the legislative processes as part of a strategic repertoire to portray a democratic picture to the international community while weakening political opposition, promoting patronage and hegemonic government in Uganda. Therefore, the 1995 Constitution has in the end created a semi-authoritarian regime where symbolic importance of the legislature and relatively free media contend with fundamentally a dictatorship at the centre that survives through legal manoeuvres and violence against any opposition. The 1995 Constitution is, therefore, seen as a tool for Museveni’s dictatorship rather than the promotion of democracy in Uganda.
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.
Adoption of Water Conservation Technologies among Small Scale Farmers in Lwengo District – Uganda
(African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, 2019) Nabalegwa, Muhamud Wambede; Asaba, Joyfred; Othieno, Esther Ebifa; Nabatta, Claire
This study identified and characterised the dominant water conservation technologies (WCT) employed by small scale farmers in Malongo and Kyazanga sub-counties in Lwengo district. It employed a cross sectional household survey design, using systematic sampling to obtain 380 household samples. A quantitative analysis, Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) and Logit regression model were used to analyse these data to identify and characterise the dominant WCT and establish the most significant factor affecting the adoption of the technologies. Results indicated that mulching was the most dominant WCT employed, followed by Valley dams/reservoirs, terracing, tied ridges, deep tillage and infiltration pits. The Logit model indicated that out of seven factors, five had a significant positive influence namely: access to credit (1.3); farm slope location (0.7); farm size (0.4); access to agricultural inputs and investment subsidies (0.4); and level of income (0.2). One factor had a significant negative influence (engagement in other economic activities/off-farm employment activities) and only one was found to be insignificant (access to market). It is recommended that the significant water conservation techniques be upscaled, and that emphasis also be placed on the most significant factors in order to strengthen the adoption of water conservation in the area.
The aesthetics of Ugandan literature: a study of selected works
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-06) Nannyonjo, Juliet
This study set out to critically explore the Aesthetics of Ugandan Prose Fiction in selected literary works, such as Timothy Wangusa’s Upon this Mountain, Violet Barungi’s Cassandra, Mary Karooro Okurut’s Milking a Lioness and Goretti Kyomuhendo’s The First Daughter. The study focused on the critical analysis of the ‘artistic properties’ of each of the selected works that endear them to the reading public in Uganda, and beyond—how, as Munro puts it, “the art has impacted on peoples’ moods, beliefs, and attitude towards life” (Munro, 2). The study set out with three objectives, namely: to apply the African aesthetic principles in the critical appreciation of the selected works; to apply Western aesthetic principles in the analysis of selected works; and to draw conclusions from the aesthetics of the selected works. The study employed the documentary analysis method which belongs to a qualitative research design. This involved a close-reading of both primary and secondary sources of data. In the application of both African and western aesthetic principles to analyze the aesthetics of the selected Ugandan literary works, it was discovered that the selected authors, Kyomuhendo, Wangusa and Karooro used a mixture of African and Western aesthetic principles. Barungi, on the other hand, adroitly and religiously stuck to western principles in language and style. Nevertheless, Barungi’s novel has allusions and themes that are typically Ugandan and African. The study concludes that the charm of the four selected Ugandan fictional works sprung from aesthetic dualism: the writers used both African and western aspects of beauty that enabled the selected Uganda fiction succeed in being a page turner. Finally, the study recommends the inclusion of aestheticism as a core component of literary theory and criticism given its remarkable influence on African literary production, among others.
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?
Analysing the role of integrated farm Plan environmental approaches and conservation of the Manafwa watershed, eastern Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-05) Chepkurong, Doreen
The government of Uganda is committed to watershed conservation practices in the Manafwa river valley. Interventions have been made through Northern Uganda Social Action Fund, National Forestry Authority, National Environmental Management Authority and Manafwa Watershed Restoration and Stewardship in order to reduce watershed degradation. The implementation of MWARES has been in place for the last two years. This study was therefore intended to analyse the role of Integrated Farm Plan environmental approaches and conservation of the Manafwa watershed, Eastern Uganda. This was operationalized by specifically studying the locational characteristics of the area where the schools are found, the forms and process of activity integration within the watershed, the networking and collaboration strategies and the influence of pupils’ environmental awareness on watershed management. In further execution, the study adopted both a correlational research design to establish associations among variables and mixed methods to avail comprehensive conclusions. A sample of 214 respondents was selected using both purposive, and simple random sampling techniques, where 209 were from pupil environmental club participants and five of them from club patrons. The study availed descriptive, inferential, and qualitative findings after using a questionnaire, an interview guide, and observation checklist for data collection. By using Binary regression analysis, the study found that the forms and process of activity integration within Manafwa watershed from Bukalasi, Bushika, and Bushiyi had significant Beta values of 0.95, 0.96 and 0.96 respectively. Pupils' strategies of networking and collaboration in Manafwa watershed had a low positive effect with Beta values 0.38, 0.17 and 0.22 from Bushiyi, Bukalasi and Bushika Sub- Counties respectively. Pupils’ environmental awareness in all the three Sub-counties of Bukalasi, Bushika and Bushiyi had significant Beta values of 0.78, 0.86 and 0.85 respectively for watershed management. The study thus recommends that strategies like training pupils on how to put value to PIP products like fruits and bananas so as to generate funds to run their activities, training them on tree nursery bed establishment so as to ensure availability of trees to be planted in schools and for sale in the community and banana management, head teachers and classroom teachers to adequately timetable environmental club activities and constantly pass on conservation messages during classroom sessions, assemblies and budgeting for such activities. Further, district officials and partners like MWARES should train and retrain teachers to orient them towards environmental conservation responsibilities and occasionally organise environmental club competitions to boost competitiveness among schools.
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.
An analysis of non-conformity of land use in jinja municipality with reference to the Jinja municipality land use plan of 1994-2004
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2018-12) Mugoya, Godfrey
The study analyzed the non-conformity of land use in Jinja municipality with reference to the municipality land use plan of 1994 - 2004. This research was prompted by the fact that upon going through the town one is able to notice a lot of disorder which reflects anomalies that have ensued over time. It investigated the forms of non-conformity existing in land use in Jinja municipality, factors responsible for divergences in current land use and how non- conformity in land use is being addressed. One hundred fifty three (153) people were involved in this research, 54 of whom were subjected to questionnaires because they were literate while the rest were subjected to oral interviews in a bid to collect primary data. Observation and documentation were done in the field alongside photography to establish the ongoing forms of land use visa vis the land use plan of 1994-2004. Findings revealed that although there is evidence of conformity in land use to the 1994-2004 land use plan in some areas, there are many cases of unconformity discovered in the town in places of residence, the central business district, the green belt, the institutional land and the industrial land. For instance within residential areas there are educational institutions and business enterprises, the industrial areas are encroached on by places of worship, the communication system is littered with rubbish and used as parking yard for Bodaboda cycles, while the wetlands arc being encroached on by industries. This bas resulted from people either being adamant or having limited knowledge on what is expected of them. However some effort to avert the situation is being done for instance restraining people from illegal land uses and giving approval to settlers before they settle. In conclusion, land use nonconformity is of challenge in Jinja and is bound to affect other towns but with concerted effort it can be overcome. It is therefore recommended to the central government to do constant monitoring and evaluation in the field and close any administrative gaps, while to the municipal technical staff it is recommended that they should get closer to the people and give them technical guidance and support to avoid errors that can be made and that the land users should be alert and knowledgeable on what is expected of them, and they should also be submissive to legal authority.
The Arab springs and the “walk to work” movement in Uganda: contest for political space and freedom
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2016-01) Robert, Ojambo
This paper presents an overview of how the Arab Springs influenced events in the Walk-to Work Protests in Uganda during the period after the 2011 election. It builds on the previous analysis of the nexus between the Arab Spring and other conflicts that sprung in different parts of Africa to provide an overview of in the fight for political space in the sub-Saharan Africa with a specific focus on Uganda. The main argument is that the recent Arab uprising have led to significant changes that call for rethinking of critical issues in the study of social movement which has in turn led to enormous implication in the theories of revolution especially in the Arab world. This study employed a qualitative methodology using historical approach to investigate the ‘Walk-to-Work’ protests in Uganda in the larger study of impact of the Arab Springs in the Arab North. Employing the Resource Mobilisation, Political Opportunity Structural and Framing Theories, the study establishes that the Arab Springs influenced a lot of events in the ‘Walk-to-Work’ Protests in Uganda. Our argument here is also that despite the fact that the ‘Walk-to-Work’ protests did not lead to change of Government, they were not mere protests but instead a manifestation of a peaceful struggle for political space in Uganda that has made a big paradigm shift in the politics of this country.
The archaeology of kakoro and komuge rock art sites in eastern Uganda
(Studies in the African Past, 2023) Nyiracyiza, Jackline; Kyazike, Elizabeth
This paper presents the archaeology of Eastern Uganda's Komuge and Kakoro rock art sites. The paper is set out to examine the relationships between the archaeological assemblage and rock art with reference to chronology and authorship. Methodologically, the research employed systematic and unsystematic surveys to identify sites for excavations to aid in identifying archaeological materials associated with rock art. The study results demonstrate a clear cultural sequence spanning from the Later Stone Age (LSA) to the Later Iron Age (LIA) evidenced by the presence of lithic, faunal remains, pottery and rock art dating to 1,675BP. The archaeological remains at both sites indicate that the LSA communities that depended on wild and domesticated animals authored the rock art. Continuity in the settlement is marked by the presence of all types of classic Early Iron Age, Transitional Urewe, Middle Iron Age and Later Iron Age (IA) roulette ware superimposed on LSA lithics. Remarkably, the similarity of designs in rock art and ceramics indicates the continuity of inherited traits.
Articulating the unpalatable truth playfully : didacticism of governance elements in uganda popular music of Mathias Walukagga and Ronald Mayinja
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021-05) Bodio, Shakira
This study aimed to establish the role of popular music in political education by using a case study of Ugandan popular music by Mathias Walukagga and Ronald Mayinja. It was conducted under three specific objectives namely; (i) to examine the theme of accountability in Uganda’s governance in the songs of Mathias Walukaga and Ronald Mayinja. (ii) to examine the theme of transparency in Uganda’s governance in the songs of Mathias Walukaga and Ronald Mayinja and (iii) to examine the theme of citizen participation in Uganda’s governance in the songs of Mathias Walukaga and Ronald Mayinja. The study employed a sociological literary theory that relates a piece of writing to the society of its author. The study findings indicated that indeed popular music shares information about governance elements; accountability, transparency and citizen participation playfully. The study also examined the figurative language such as metaphors, similes, allusions, irony, and other poetic properties using dramatization, costumes and histrionics. Hence popular music is the best way of educating the masses about political realities in their country. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended in the absence of the platform for civic education, popular music should be be given maximum support by the government of Uganda to reach every citizen just like universal education.
Assessing the effectiveness of municipal solid waste Management system, constraints and opportunities In lira municipality, northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05) Owiny-Ongia , Joel
Little is known about solid waste characteristics, performance, and determinants for adoption in the management in Lira Municipality. This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of municipal solid waste management system, constraints and opportunities in Lira Municipality. The objectives of the study were: To characterize the types of solid wastes, collection and disposal system in Lira Municipality. To evaluate the people’s perception on efficiency and reliability of solid waste management system. To examine the constraints and opportunities of solid waste management. To determine the factors that influence solid waste collection and disposal in Lira Municipality. Across-sectional research design was used in the study. 200 Households were randomly sampled and interviewed. The data was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. Information on categories, collection and dumping from interview guides and questionnaires was analysed using SPSS statistical tool package and the data grouped in to descriptive percentages, mean, bar graphs, frequency tables to explain. The study also employed a statistical model (Binary Logistic Regression) to determine the factors influencing collection and dumping of solid waste in Lira municipality. Results of study indicated that Biodegradable/ organic wastes comprise a major fraction of solid waste produced (63.2%). Open dumping is the commonest method of solid waste dumping (37.5%) in Lira municipality. The major constraints in waste management were inadequate transport facility (88%), inadequate space for temporal dumping (84%); and Lack of legal enforcement in matters of solid waste poor handling (62%). Opportunities in waste were: source of earning (38%), employment (31%), saves environment from diseases and pests (25%), and source of revenue (6%). Factors influencing solid waste collection and disposal in Lira municipality were: Age (marginal effect- 3.838), Solid waste containers (marginal effect of 8.883), collection/disposal space (marginal effect of 0.012) and Legal enforcement against poor disposal (marginal effect of 0.006). The study concluded that management system is efficient given the daily collection (77%) and coverage of collection operation (58%) in all originally planned municipal radii and good co-ordination between the Municipal administration and the local people; though with un- reliability inflicted by the constraints identified. The study recommended for Lira municipality to educate / sensitize her residents on how to provide a pollution free environment as well as economically profitable waste handling practices such as source reduction through waste recycling, re-use, composting, bio gas production in a bid to change people’s perception in viewing solid waste as useless, but as another form of raw material that demands better packaging for future use.
Assessing the impacts of refugee settlement on wetland cover changes in Rhino refugee settlement-Arua district, Northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-05) Isabirye, Ahmed
Wetland use and cover changes are a serious problem in many areas of Uganda, as in the Rhino camp of Arua where Refugee settlement and local community have induced wetland degradation and rapid cover change. This study assessed the implication of Refugee settlement on wetland cover changes in the Rhino settlement. Specifically, the study to assessed the magnitude of wetland cover changes; determined the effect of wetland use on spatial landscape structures and examined the determinants of fire wood and charcoal production as a major proxy of wetland use. In this study, Using non-supervised classification algorithm and the post-classification change detection technique in GIS, the magnitude of wetland cover changes were investigated. With the Fragstats software, it was possible to quantify the changes of the spatial landscape structures in the Rhino settlement for the five years period (2015-2019). Socioeconomic data was collected using questionnaire guide, key information interview guide, focus group discussion guide and observation guide. It was used purposely to generate both qualitative and quantitative data. It was also intended to get deeper views and perceptions of respondents about the study variables. The findings indicated that wetland in the Rhino settlement decreased by 7% at the expense of subsistence farming and built up that increased by 15% and 1.3%, respectively. Analysis of landscape metrics generally indicated that natural wetland cover has been destroyed during this period along with increasing anthropogenic impacts for example the class area (CA) reduced by 37.4% signifying changes in biodiversity. Degradation and replacement of natural cover with human activities is considered undesirable development on the Rhino wetland. It is therefore recommended that the government through the environmental officers and all environmental activists including NGOs, stand together to monitor and control the unfavorable anthropogenic activities in the Rhino wetland. In addition, the government through NEMA should demarcate the boundaries of Rhino wetlands, which should be out of bound from human activities so as to maintain its functionality.
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.
Assessment of hydro-pedological characteristics at medium-sized landslide sites in Manafwa catchment, Mount Elgon, Uganda
(Hydrological Sciences Journal, 2024-05-17) Moses, Kutosi; Yazidhi, Bamutaze; Bob, R. Nakileza; Yeeko, Kisira; Geofrey, Gabiri
Though strongly linked to landslides, hydro-pedological characteristics are inadequately investigated in the area. This study investigated hydro-pedological characteristics at medium landslide sites in Manafwa catchment. The design had twelve (12) infiltration experiments that were conducted at each site. To determine the selected soil physical properties, composite soil samples were extracted from the infiltration sites for soil laboratory analysis. Soil cores were extracted to determine saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) and bulk density. The observed high values of IR and rapid Ksat underscore the susceptibility of the studied sites to landslide hazards. Additionally, soil organic matter (SOM), clay content, and bulk density further contribute to the understanding of the hydro-pedological factors influencing landslide occurrences. These findings reveal the need for comprehensive investigations into hydro-pedological characteristics of other landslide categories to assist in landslide risk assessment and management strategies.
Assessment of the effects of land use change on forest cover along the slopes of Mt. Elgon: a case study of Mbale district
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05) Minjo Mwinike, Samali
Forests are of great importance due to their ecological diversity thus providing a multiplicity of ecosystem goods and services. These valuable ecosystems are however facing increasing threats from anthropogenic activities. This study therefore, analyses the state of forest cover due to land use change between 2009 and 2019 on Mount Elgon slopes in Mbale District in Eastern Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted following both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Analysis of Landsat images (Landsat 7TM & 8ETM) of the study area for 2009 and 2019 was conducted using semi-automatic classification plugin in QGIS software 3.12. Social economic data on drivers of land use/cover change were collected from a sample of 191 respondents selected from households, local council leaders, district personnel using structured questionnaires and interview guides. To map and characterize the size of forest cover, and assess the effect of land use types on diversity and distribution of forests in the area, maximum likelihood classification of Landsat 7ETM and 8ETH+ images was conducted in QGIS software version 3.12. A land-use/cover conversion matrix was used to explore land use changes over the study area for the two study periods (2009 and 2019). To establish the main drivers of land use change, descriptive statistical analyses were conducted on social-economic data. The study revealed that: i) conversion to farming and built-up infrastructure at the expense of forest cover and other natural vegetation were the main changes in land use/cover. Forest cover in Mbale declined by 0.09% between 2009 and 2019, whilst the area under farming and built-up increased by 8.49% and 5.47%, respectively. ii) Land use change negatively affected forest diversity by increasing the level of fragmentation as shown by reduced forest class area vis-à-vis increased number of forest cover patches. iii) Population pressure was the main driver of land use change and forest cover loss. iv) It is predicted that by 2029, forest cover in Mbale district will have declined by 0.17%. Therefore, land use change, which is largely a human phenomenon negatively affects forest cover. It is recommended that; excess population near forest zone should be relocated to the lower slopes and; farmers should adopt modern farming methods and technologies to maximize output on small farmlands and save the natural vegetation cover.
Can indigenous music learning processes inform contemporary schooling
(International Journal of Music Education, 2021-02-24) Isabirye, James
This autoethnographic study investigated possibility of incorporating indigenous pedagogies into Ugandan school music and, possibly, general education. School music education in Uganda currently occurs within a colonial-influenced system that does not connect with learners’ indigenous cultures. The colonial system fosters belief that “western” is modernity and “indigenous” is backwardness that should be erased. School music learning is currently experienced in a teacher-dominated, “banking” (Freire, 1970) school system that disempowers learners and produces graduates who cannot address the musical needs of their worlds. Ugandan government measures to improve music and general education have not improved the situation. Literature on the role that indigenous pedagogies could play in a contemporary music education is limited. Through this study, I sought to understand what might happen when indigenous education pedagogies are incorporated in a contemporary, formal school setting. Informed by relevant literature, I interrogated and analyzed my own learning and teaching experiences in Ugandan communities and schools and found that embedding indigenous learning and teaching processes in music classrooms fostered growth in learner leadership, ownership, agency, and identity in the context of mutually shared participatory experiences that learners found relevant and meaningful—experiences that engendered joyful, passionate, collaborative learning, and reification of reflective practice among learners.
Catholic church music festivals and the development of musicianship in Ediofe vicariate, Arua diocese (Uganda)
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-04) Awuta, Juliet Driwaru
This study explores how the Catholic Church music festivals in Ediofe Vicariate, Arua diocese, an annual event, became a platform for the development of musicianship among the members. In other words, the study is an investigation of how these festivals enable different people (especially the choir members) to acquire skills of conducting, performance, composition, analysis, adjudication, reading and writing of music as well as playing and tuning instruments thus becoming musicians. Although there are various vicariates that organize and participate in these festivals, I chose Ediofe Vicariate in Arua District as my Case Study, to investigate how these festivals started, developed and how they have enabled the participants to develop musicianship. The study was conducted against the background that although music festivals bring together different people, there is inadequate research on how they become a platform for taping the development of musicianship in the people who engage in them. Moreover, there was need to document the process through which these festivals were started, how they are organized and the different stakeholders who organize and participate in them. As such, I adopted a qualitative methodology, under a case study approach, to examine how these festivals are organized, the nature of repertoire and stakeholders and explore how they act as a platform through which musicianship is developed. The study has revealed that indeed music festivals in Ediofe Vicariate act as a site where participants develop musicianship. This musicianship is manifested through the acquired skills to read and write music, choir training, conducting, analyzing, adjudication, composing as well as instrumental making/playing and tuning. The choir members I interacted with during fieldwork had participated in these festivals during previous years and had acquired experience through singing, dancing and playing instruments thus becoming musicians.The objectives of this study in this study are; To examine the background of music festivals in development of musicianship among choir members of Ediofe Vicariate, Arua Diocese. To discuss the items constituting the repertoire for music festivals in development of musicianship among choir members of Ediofe Vicariate, Arua diocese. To examine the contribution of the different stakeholders in the development of musicianship among choir members of Ediofe Vicariate, Arua Diocese and to explore how music festivals can become a platform for developing musicianship in Ediofe Vicariate, Arua Diocese. The implications of the study reveals that indeed over the years there are annual festivals organized in Ediofe Vicariate Arua Diocese and these festivals have a set syllabus. Stakeholders are involved in the organization of these festival and all their roles enhance the development of musicianship among the choir members at various levels and with various capacities in understanding what is entailed in musicianship in Ediofe Vicariate Arua Diocese.
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.

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