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Article 6 of the 1995 constitution of the republic of Uganda: an exploration of a language policy and planning process in a multilingual African country
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2026-02-06) Prosperous Nankindu
This paper, through archival research, publishes the language policy of Uganda, which is stated in the 1995 Constitution of the country. The paper made a Critical Discourse Analysis of the drafting history of the Constitution. The debate by the Constituent Assembly delegates, who drafted the constitution, clearly indicated a lack of harmony on the language issue. The delegates concluded that the former colonial language, English, is the official language of Uganda, a state of affairs in almost all countries which were under British rule. The study concludes that the key principles of the constitution, unity, peace, equality and freedom, cannot be achieved through the recommended media of communication in official capacities and in schools.
Language in education policy debates in Africa today
(Journal of Linguistics, Literary and Communication Studies, 2026-02-21) Nankindu, Prosperous; Ssembatya, Henry Hollan
Through critical research methods using document analysis, this study investigated the current Language in Education Policy (LiEP) debates in Africa. There are many such debates going on across the continent but the literature available is very thin. Three multilingual African countries; the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Republic of Congo and Islamic Republic of Mauritania were selected for the study. The study found out that, colonial languages are dominant and are the languages mainly used as media of instruction in schools and languages of assessment in the sampled countries. Although three countries were selected, the debates are not any different in the rest of the African countries. The findings of this research are generalisable to the situation across the entire continent thus critical in influencing future LiEP on the continent. It is imperative to note that, the use of colonial languages in education should not be at the expense of African languages.
Harnessing whatsapp for continuous professional development: a selfdirected approach for luganda teachers
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2025-06-09) Masaazi, Fred Masagazi; Edward Masembe; Willy Ngaka
Prosperous Nankindu
This study examines the Luganda Teachers Association WhatsApp group as a self-directed Continuous Professional Development (CPD) medium. It was established that the group facilitates teacher collaboration, experience sharing, and skill development in areas such as pedagogy, lesson planning, classroom practices, and assessment. Employing discourse analysis, the researchers dedicated a significant portion of the study to examining members' posts, extracting meaning, and identifying themes and patterns aligned with the study's objectives. The analysis focused on forum administration, professional and social benefits, and prevalent discussion topics, providing a comprehensive understanding of the online community's dynamics. The findings highlight the benefits of using WhatsApp for professional and social development, including enhanced teaching skills and community building. However, the study also notes the potential risks of over-dependence on WhatsApp as a source of information, which may impact professional growth and mental well-being. The study recommends that teachers shouldn’t entirely use WhatsApp for continuous professional development. The Ministry of Education should revive the traditional method of holding a physical CPD programme. A regulatory framework is also necessary to help teachers overcome dependence on WhatsApp as a professional development outlet.
Lived experiences of violence in homes of children aged three to eight years old. a case of nabuyonga slum, mbale city
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2025-09-17) Apolot, Josephine Matha; Nandera Miria; Walusimbi Sarah; Katungi Juma; Nanseko Faridah; Ejuu Godfrey
Violence against children is a prevalent phenomenon in the world. Most studies have always focused on documenting violence against largely adolescent children, leaving out those in early childhood. The phenomenology research design focused on establishing the lived experiences of three to eight-year-old children experiencing violence at home. The study collected data using interviews with the children, focus group discussion guides with the parents and participants’ observation guides with the children. The techniques, such as body mapping and photo voice, were also used to get more detailed information from the children. The findings indicated that the children were exposed to different categories of violence, including verbal, physical, child labour, child neglect, psychological and sexual abuse. Regarding the meaning children attributed to violence against children at home, it was discovered that whenever children are abused, they feel isolated, not loved and confused and based on the strategies they used for coping with violence at home, they said they applied practical thoughts, emotions, and actions to different situations in order to face the pressures. The children need education and training from an early age about their rights and how they can protect themselves. The communities need initiatives to empower children to report cases of violence at home to local authorities, such as Local Council One, and children need education and training from an early age about their rights and how they can protect themselves.
Feasibility of combined solar cookers and dryers for dual cooking and drying: A systematic review
(Solar Compass, 2026-02-12) Rukaaya, Musa; Abedigamba, Oyirwoth P.; Mawire, Ashmore; Okullo, Willy
Dual-purpose cooking and drying systems offer a promising solution for sustainable food preparation and preservation, particularly in regions with abundant solar radiation. This systematic review assesses the current state of technology and knowledge gaps in solar cooker cum dryers, focusing on design configuration, thermal performance, and sustainability relevance. A comprehensive search of the databases yielded 13 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The review highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the design configurations. The findings revealed that these systems can achieve temperatures up to 150 °C, making them suitable for cooking and drying applications, which reduces fuel costs and lowers carbon emissions. Limited work has been done on combined solar cookers and dryers, and most studies use the same unit for both cooking and drying, and very few have separate units. All reviewed studies on solar cookers combined with dryers have employed flat plate collectors with no work on concentrating systems, and most studies are experimental with limited numerical work. Most studies employed the natural convection mode of air circulation, with only a few focusing on forced convection. Additionally, most solar cookers combined with dryers lack energy storage systems, and there is limited work that has been reported on the economic analysis of the combined systems. These findings inform future research and development for sustainable energy solutions, providing insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. This review aims to contribute to the development of efficient and effective combined solar cookers and dryers, ultimately enhancing food security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.