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Cultural branding: an awareness campaign to link traditional mursik drink with sebei millennials
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2024-12) Chelangat, Dewos
The purpose of this study was to create an awareness campaign for the Sebei Mursik cultural drink using graphic design approaches to popularize it among Sebei millennials. The study was significant because it bridged the gap between Sebei millennials and Mursik drink through awareness campaign. The objectives of the study were to Establish the attributes and cultural significance of Mursik cultural drink; To explore how the attributes of Mursik Cultural drink can be reconfigured into graphic symbols and design an awareness campaign for Mursik cultural drink through use of reconfigured symbols towards popularizing it among Sebei millennials. The study used ethnographic research design and was carried out in Tegeres, and Amanang in the Kapchorwa and Bukwo districts respectively. A total of 43 respondents including Traditional leaders, millennials, Mursik producers, and graphic designers were purposively selected to participate in the study. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and analysed through studio experimentation. Findings revealed that Mursik is of great significance in the Sebei culture which includes Bridal Purity, Identity, Love and respect, Parenting, Hospitality, Blessing, and stamina among others. Findings further revealed modernization and urbanization greatly eroding Mursik culture hence unpopular among Sebei millennials. finding meant that Mursik was still important in modern life and the study conducted an awareness campaign for Mursik drink through reconfigured symbols to popularize it among Sebei millennials. The study recommends further research on graphic strategies to create awareness of cultural norms and practices keep it popular in modern society through visual communication.
Cell phone usage, parent-child attachment and students’ indiscipline among Kyambogo university undergraduate students
(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-10) Biyinzika, Miriam Rose
The study sought to examine the relationships between cell phone usage, parent-child attachment, and students' indiscipline among Kyambogo University undergraduate students. A cross-sectional survey was used as the research design, with undergraduate students from each faculty selected as the sample through proportionate sampling. Data was collected from 349 respondents using a self-administered questionnaire from a population of 30,501 students. Analysis using correlation and regression was performed on the data with SPSS version 22. The results revealed that there was no significant relationship between parent child attachment and students' indiscipline (p = 0.078, >0.050, r = 0.691) but there was a significant relationship between cell phone use and students' indiscipline. Furthermore, cell phone usage significantly contributes to parent child attachment, accounting for 61.7% of the variance. The relationship between cell phone usage and students' indiscipline was examined further using the Sobel test to see if parent-child attachment significantly mediated it. The findings demonstrated that the relationship between students' indiscipline and cell phone use is significantly mediated by parent-child attachment (Z = 3.86, p < .001).
In conclusion, technology impacts on student behavior and parent – child attachment. Therefore, the study recommends implementation of strategies geared toward healthy parent – child attachment and responsible usage of cellphones to avert or minimize acts of indiscipline.
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.
Assessment of the effects of selected agrochemicals on soil macro-invertebrates in sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum L.) plantations in Masindi district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2025-07) Bizibu, Jonan
The increasing demand for sugar has intensified sugarcane cultivation, leading to extensive use of agrochemicals such as herbicides and fertilizers. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 2,4-D herbicide and NPK fertilizer on soil macro-invertebrates in sugarcane plantations in Masindi District, Uganda. Using a completely randomized block design over eight weeks, sugarcane was planted in 12 plots subjected to four different treatments, including a control. Soil samples were collected using the core sampler method to assess soil properties and the presence of soil-dwelling macro-invertebrates. Data were analyseds using IBM SPSS version 26, applying one-way ANOVA at a 0.05 significance level. Results showed that 2,4-D and NPK significantly altered soil properties. Specifically, 2,4-D increased soil alkalinity, while NPK reduced pH due to nitrification. Both treatments also influenced soil texture—NPK increased clay content, while chemical applications raised silt levels. Biologically, short-term application of these agrochemicals did not significantly affect the abundance or morphology (length, segment number, coloration) of soil macro-invertebrates such as earthworms and centipedes. However, biodiversity and ecological stability were highest in untreated control plots. Notably, 2,4-D alone suppressed macro-invertebrate diversity, whereas the combined application with NPK moderated this effect. The study concludes that short-term agrochemical use alters soil chemistry but not macro-invertebrate morphology, while still negatively impacting biodiversity. It recommends reduced herbicide use, promotion of agro-ecological practices, long-term environmental monitoring, and farmer education on the ecological risks of agrochemicals to support sustainable soil health and biodiversity conservation.
Assessing the nature and strategies used for revenue knowledge development to support the management of public revenue mobilization in Pallisa district, Uganda
(International Journal of Qualitative Research, 2026-03-30) Nasinyama, Moses Makoha; Mugisha, James; Kakuba, Juma Sultan
This paper assessed the nature and strategies used for revenue knowledge development to support the management of public revenue mobilization (PRM) in Pallisa District, Uganda. A descriptive case study design, which was purely qualitative, was adopted, with a diverse mix of study participants. Data was collected using an in-depth interview guide, a key informant interview guide, a focus group discussion guide, and a document review guide. Findings revealed the existence of both informal sources of revenue knowledge (conversations, vendor networks, or families and formal sources of revenue knowledge (books, magazines, brochures), and the existence of the Taxpayer Registration Expansion Program (TREP) arrangement between Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and Local Governments (LGs). The study concluded that building the capacity of the technical (revenue) officers, political leaders and the business community to obtain, refine and utilize revenue-related knowledge/information; ensure that technical (revenue) officers undertake sensitization efforts through training, meetings, ‘barazas’, and workshops to enlighten and provide revenue information pertinent to the business community and the Government of Uganda ensure that the Taxpayer Registration Expansion Program (TREP) arrangement between URA, URSB, KCCA, and LGs is strengthened and mandates harmonized to promote cooperation, coordination and implementation would support the management of the public revenue mobilization in Pallisa district and Uganda.