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Effects of straw management on rice productivity in northern Uganda
(Acta Agraria Debreceniensis, 2026-06-02) Apiou, David; Echaku, S; Barakagira , A.; Ocwa, A.; Bua, B.
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important crop regarding food security worldwide. However, straw management is an important practice with a pronounced effect on the subsequent production cycle. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of straw management on rice genotype productivity in northern Uganda. Randomized complete block arranged as split plots experiments with three replications were conducted in 2021 and 2022 seasons, with two treatments including rice straw incorporation (RRI) and removal (RRR) Two rice varieties; PR107 and NamChe 5 were included in the study. The results showed that grain yield was significantly influenced by variety (P<0.001). Rice straw incorporation and removal within a period of two seasons did not significantly affect grain yield. However, incorporation of rice straw in the soil increased soil organic matter (SOM%), soil organic carbon (SOC%) and nitrogen (N%) content of the soil during dry and wet seasons, respectively. Therefore, the implication of this finding is that straw management is important in determining soil quality and its effects on rice productivity.
Screenshots, sim cards, and household governance: digital coercive control and evidence making in Uganda
(The British journal of sociology, 2026-06-17) Namatovu, Charles
Tech facilitated intimate partner violence is increasingly embedded in everyday Ugandan digital life, including phone confiscation, SIM card control, WhatsApp monitoring, coerced "proof," mobile money coercion, and reputational threats. This article examines digital coercive control as household governance and analyses how survivors and frontline supporters produce evidence under threat, focusing on the practical work of assembling "evidence packages" that may include screenshots, voice notes, timelines, and witnesses. Drawing on comparative qualitative research across an informal settlement in Kampala, a regional town, and a rural district with strong kin governance, the analysis shows how digital control reorganizes access to communication and money, how evidence making is shaped by safety calculations and stigma, and how institutions unevenly validate or dismiss digital traces. The article contributes to the sociology of intimate partner violence by showing that evidentiary credibility is socially distributed: the same digital trace may be read as proof, gossip, provocation, shame, or insufficient evidence depending on the survivor's social position, available intermediaries, and institutional venue. The article advances a low-resource approach to safer evidence intake across policing, health care, and community mediation, emphasizing patterned coercive control and survivor safety.
Oral tradition and intergenerational transmission of musical knowledge in bunyoro kitara kingdom: the ensegu (flute) tradition - an empirical study in Hoima city
(Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2026-05-19) Busobozi, Nicholas
The Ensegu (flute) ensemble occupies a central yet undocumented place in the ceremonial life of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, western Uganda. Despite its indispensable role at the annual Empango royal coronation ceremony, its intergenerational transmission mechanisms have received no empirical investigation. This phenomenological qualitative study examined how musical knowledge is transmitted within the Ensegu tradition among master musicians, craftsmen, and apprentices in Hoima City, Uganda. Data were collected between February and July 2024 through in-depth interviews, field observations at rehearsals and the June 2024 Empango ceremony, and audio recordings. Sixteen participants were recruited through purposive sampling from a community of over forty learners, comprising two master players and instrument makers, four experienced ensemble musicians, three cultural leaders, and seven apprentices. Thematic analysis revealed six interconnected transmission mechanisms: sonic role differentiation, ceremonial apprenticeship immersion, melodic interlocking pedagogy, master-to-apprentice oral coaching, cultural memory activation through Runyoro song texts, and instrument craft transmission. The Ensegu tradition constitutes a distributed pedagogical system in which musical technique, ensemble intelligence, cultural identity, and craft knowledge are transmitted as an integrated whole. Findings carry implications for decolonial music education policy and integration of indigenous pedagogical models into Uganda's Competency-Based Curriculum.
Designing safe and effective exercise programs for teenage pregnant mothers: Lessons from evidencebased interventions
(African Research Reports, 2026-06-11) Mwebaze, Nicholas; Nyadoi Doreeh; Roland Shimey Mukana; Annet Nankwanga; Lumbuye Linika; Elyvania Nabaggala; Jakisa Innocent Onencan; Nahwera Loyce
Teen pregnancy is a significant global public health problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda, where it is associated with increased maternal and neonatal risks. There is evidence that appropriately designed exercise programs can improve physical, psychological and obstetric outcomes in pregnant adolescents. The objective of this review was to summarise current evidence of safe and effective exercise interventions for teenage pregnant mothers. A literature search was performed in databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar, including studies from 2000 to 2025, on exercise safety, program design and outcomes in adolescent pregnancies. The results showed that moderate-intensity aerobic and strengthening activities such as walking, swimming,
dancing, yoga and pelvic floor exercises are generally safe when supervised by qualified personnel. The best programme should be individualised, progressive progression, while, monitoring mothers of their vital signs, warnings of overexertion. Regular participation was associated with improved cardiovascular fitness, fewer gestational complications, improved mood and self-esteem. The study highlights the need for age sensitive, culturally appropriate exercise guidelines and multidisciplinary support from health care providers, physiotherapists and health educators’ future studies should focus on context-specific interventions and long-term outcomes to inform clinical practice and maternal health programmes targeting teenage mothers.
From placements to ecosystems: a gender responsive university industry model for sustainable female graduate employment in Uganda
(The Uganda Higher Education Review, 2026-06-02) Okongo, Wilberforce; Okaka, Wilson
Globally, equitable female labour force participation is essential for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth, as reflected in Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 8. Despite increased female educational attainment, many women continue to face challenges transitioning from higher education into meaningful and sustainable employment, particularly in STEM and technical fields. In Uganda, weak university–industry linkages further constrain the alignment between graduate training and labour market needs. This study examines how innovative university–industry ecosystems can be developed beyond traditional internship models to support sustainable career pathways for female graduates at Kyambogo University. Specifically, it explores: (i) the contribution of existing university–industry linkages to female employability; (ii) the structural and gendered barriers limiting sustainable employment outcomes; and (iii) the ecosystem components needed to foster long-term, gender-responsive career pathways. Guided by Innovation Ecosystems Theory, the study employed a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions involving female students, university administrators, and industry partners. Thematic analysis was conducted using iterative inductive and deductive coding, supported by triangulation, member checking, and peer debriefing to enhance credibility. Findings indicate that internship-based approaches alone are insufficient to overcome systemic barriers to female employment. Sustainable outcomes require collaborative partnerships where industry actively contributes to curriculum design, structured mentorship, skills development, and training infrastructure, supported by continuous feedback mechanisms. The study proposes a gender-responsive university–industry ecosystem framework aligned with Uganda’s NDP IV, positioning vocational higher education as a driver of inclusive economic transformation and long-term female career advancement.