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THE SPIRITUAL NURTURING OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN IN ST PETER'S CATHEDRAL DEANERY, HOIMA IN BUNYORO KITARA DIOCESE
(0002-05-22) Byaruhanga K Stephen
Attend Sure :Revolutionizing Students' Engagement with Attendance Tracking In Education
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-14) BUSHENYULA SHEBAKANGA THEOPHILE; KALETE LYTON; MAYIKA KOLONGO GRADY
Many higher education institutions continue to rely on manual methods for tracking student attendance, methods that are time-consuming, error-prone, and vulnerable to manipulation. At Uganda Christian University, for example, 75% of student failures are attributed to poor attendance, while 80% of students report a lack of academic motivation. These inefficiencies not only compromise academic record accuracy but also reduce administrative productivity.
This report presents Attend Sure, a location-aware digital attendance management system designed to address these challenges through automation and geofencing technology. The system verifies student presence within a designated geographic boundary (e.g., N Block or Nkoyoyo Hall) before allowing them to check in via a secure mobile interface.
To ensure robust development, the project undertook a comprehensive system analysis and design process, including the identification of functional and non-functional requirements, process modeling using data flow and sequence diagrams, and database design through an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD). The system backend is built using MongoDB, a flexible and scalable NoSQL database optimized for real-time data storage and retrieval. Attend Sure offers distinct user interfaces for administrators, lecturers, and students, supporting efficient role-based access and functionality.
By digitizing attendance workflows, the solution enhances accuracy, reduces administrative burden, and provides reliable data for monitoring student engagement, thereby contributing to smarter, tech-enabled campus management.
Medi_Link: A Digital Health Platform Enhancing Maternal Care in Rural Uganda
(2025-05-12) BALIGEYA DEOGRATIUS; JANE SANDE EVANS
Medi_Link is a digital health platform developed to improve maternal health in rural Uganda by addressing challenges such as poor healthcare access, infrastructure limitations, and shortages of skilled professionals. Key features include virtual consultations, personalized health tips, emergency first aid guidance, and digital medical records. Built with technologies like React, Vite, and TypeScript, it supports low-bandwidth and offline use to suit rural conditions. The platform promotes remote care, continuity in maternal health, and aims to reduce maternal mortality and improve healthcare experiences for mothers and children.
Final Year Project Report
(2025-05-14) Musiimire Emilly
This report presents Phalanx, a web based Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) developed to provide real-time detection and prevention of network intrusions.
Phalanx IPS is a highly intelligent, web-based security system developed to reinforce network protection through automated identification and blocking of cyber attacks. Phalanx IPS is for the Information Systems (UCU UIS) at Uganda Christian University to counteract the inadequacies of traditional firewall and open-source systems that present complicated setups and manual controls.
The framework combines real-time packet analysis, Snort-based signature and anomaly detection, and automated response mechanisms via ip_tables. It features a user-friendly web console for monitoring, managing rules, reporting, and prevention. Phalanx facilitates security efficacy with minimal human intervention and responding in real-time to the threat.
Utilizing a structured SDLC process, the solution has been tested and deployed in a production network environment. It is a scalable and proactive solution to the security problems of the present day.
This report details the design, development, and deployment of the system, showcasing how Phalanx addresses the need for advanced, web based intrusion prevention solutions in modern network security.
ATTENDANCE TRACKING SYSTEM MOBILE APPLICATION THAT USES BLUETOOTH SENSING TECHNOLOGY
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-27) CODE HUB
This project focuses on the development of a mobile-based Attendance Tracking System
using Bluetooth sensing technology to automate and streamline attendance recording. The
system detects Bluetooth-enabled devices within a set range and automatically marks
attendance when a registered user is nearby. It is developed using React Native, Bluetooth
Low Energy API, FireBase Django , Node Js, Firestore, and Firebase], the app includes key
features such as real-time tracking, automatic check-in/out, and an admin dashboard for
record management. This method reduces manual errors, saves time, and prevents proxy
attendance. Testing showed reliable performance and efficient data handling, proving it to be
a practical solution for institutions and workplaces.
LOCATING JOBS AND TRACKING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-24) KUTEESA GIDEON
This project report details the development of FarmConnect, a platform designed to modernize agricultural logistics in Uganda by connecting farmers and transporters through Information Communication Technologies. Recognizing the challenges of unreliable transportation and the need for enhanced security and product integrity, FarmConnect initially focused on real-time driver tracking. This report outlines the project lifecycle, development process, and critically, proposes future enhancements to address feedback regarding cargo security, product quality assurance, and theft prevention, aiming to create a more trustworthy and efficient agricultural supply chain.
AGRILINK- A WEB-BASED PLATFORM CONNECTING FARMERS TO BUYERS
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-17) Vangamoi Emmanuel
The Impact of Land Related Disputes on Women's Livelihood in Sebei
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-30) Aeko Faith Martha
The advent of land related disputes on women’s livelihoods within Sebei region has sparked an intense debate about the issues that arise out of such disputes. While there are various laws and literature that have tried to solve this issue, it still remains underscored and still a major problem affecting how the women live their lives.
This work analyzes and examines the tension between these land related disputes, highlighting the loopholes within the current laws and other various literature. A critical analysis of the laws depicts that there is a gap in the realization of women’s rights. The research argues for a more nuanced approach, one that reconciles the law with rights of women.
A Right to Inclusive Education for Persos with Disabilities in Universities in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-23) Acam Elizabeth Christine
Uganda has progressive laws and policies that promote inclusive education at all levels. This dissertation examines the realization of the right to inclusive education for persons with disabilities in universities. The study uses desktop research to look at legal documents, policies, and academic writings. The study finds that some public universities have made efforts like creating disability support centres and admitting students with disabilities through an affirmative action scheme. However, most private universities fall short of this practice. Generally, in both public and private universities, students with disabilities are experiencing exclusion due to inaccessible buildings, a lack of support services, and limited awareness among university staff. This dissertation recommends staff training on disability inclusion, increasing funding, modifying infrastructure, adapting ICT and library services, and implementing disability policies to realize disability inclusion in universities.
The Effectiveness of the Bar in Enhancing Uganda's Judicial Accountability
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-27) Namata Barbara
Judicial accountability is a key element that is increasingly gaining prominence across many parts of the world. It is a principle that emphasizes that judicial officers are held responsible for their omissions or commissions in line with their judicial duties. The principle of judicial accountability is a critical factor in fostering the independence and the integrity of courts. However, as the study has noted, the principle of judicial accountability is quite a contentious one, especially as regards to protecting the independence of the judiciary.
The study notes the critical role of the Bar Associations in promoting the accountability of courts in their jurisdictions. With regard to Uganda, it showcases the role the Uganda Law Society, which is the country’s national Bar Association, has played in advancing the element of judicial accountability in the country. It observes the Association’s role in the recruitment and the enforcement of discipline among judicial officers by virtue of its membership in the Judicial Service Commission, an avenue that allows it to hold judges to account for their actions and decisions. Additionally, the study also observes the critical role of the body in protecting and defending the judiciary against threats, attacks and unfair criticisms against judicial officers from the public and the Executive. These acts tend to erode public trust in the judiciary as well as erode and undermine the integrity of the courts.
The study identifies challenges of limited participation of the public in the recruitment of the judges, the unclear processes in the selection of the public representatives to the JSC, the poor relationship between the judiciary and the Uganda Law Society, and the lack of respect for the independence and the decisions of court as some of the hindrances to the advancement of judicial accountability in Uganda.
The study recommends the creation of avenues to provide room for public participation in the recruitment process of judicial officers, the development of guidelines for selection of a representative of the public’s representative to the JSC, including Opposition members of Parliament in the JSC, improved relations between the Bar and the Bench, and respect of court decisions and processes by the Executive and the public.
Assessing the Impact of Medical Negligence and Access to Justice in Uganda
(Uganda Christian Univesity, 2025-05-27) Nambi Joseline
Medical negligence is an unbearable worry and significant concern in the healthcare system filled in the hearts and minds of patients regardless of one’s financial status which results into harm to patients’ lives causing both psychological and physical disabilities. This leads to increased healthcare costs to rectify the errors or omissions and erodes trust in the healthcare system. Practicing safe and up to the required standard methods of medication and treatment is expected to be the back bone of the health worker’s ethical and professional standards. Health workers tend to neglect their sworn values, ethics and standards of practices either intentionally or negligently which puts the health of patients in jeopardy. These can be seen through wrongful acts like misdiagnosis, wrong prescriptions of medicines, improper surgeries carried out, and so many other acts or omissions where they deliberately refuse or fail to do what is required of them. The victims to such actions remain with just one alternative, which is to seek for justice from the institutional frame works that government the health profession in Uganda. The question then remains, whether this justice is attained and can fully fill up and put together the broken pieces.
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of medical negligence and access to justice in Uganda. The study sought to discuss the legal frame work surrounding medical negligence in Uganda by analyzing and assessing how best the legal and institutional frame work has played a role in ensuring that the victims to medical negligence access the justice they deserve and addressing the matter.
The Role of NGO's in the Realisation of the Right to Health in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-23) Atuheirwe Doreen
This research study discusses NGO’s role in realising the right to health in Uganda, with a particular focus on NGO’s. It explores the legal and non-legal aspects governing role of NGO’s in realization of the right to health. It is a combination of library data collection analysis and doctrinal research it identifies the challenges that affect NGO’s in the realization of the right to health, the comparative models between South Africa and India in the way they handle the right to health and how Uganda as a country can adopt some of the methods and ways they use in making the right to health a fundamental human right for its population.
This study recommends various amendments in the statutory laws of Uganda such as the Public Health Act, NGO Act and The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995, as Amended, to acknowledge the right to health as a fundamental human right .
Examination the Efficacy of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Intellectual Property Disputes Settlement
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-27) Nanziri Christine
This study examines the role of arbitration in resolving copyright disputes in Uganda, emphasizing the effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in facilitating timely access to justice and alleviating case backlog. The research analyzes the legal and institutional framework governing arbitration and copyright protection in Uganda, exploring the interplay of international conventions, regional instruments, and domestic legislation. The findings underscore the benefits of arbitration in copyright disputes, including expedited resolution, reduced costs, and confidentiality, while also proposing practical approaches for dispute resolution through arbitration. The study concludes that arbitration serves as an effective means of resolving copyright disputes in Uganda, presenting a viable alternative to traditional litigation. It recommends increasing awareness and education about arbitration, strengthening institutions, and training more arbitrators with expertise in copyright issues. By embracing arbitration and other ADR mechanisms, stakeholders can effectively navigate the complexities of intellectual property disputes, thereby fostering innovation, creativity, and collaboration within Uganda's creative industries.
Evaluating the Ethical Implications of Mass Surveillance on Individual Rights in Uganda
(UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-05-27) Shafick Ssekandi
This dissertation explores the ethical implications of mass surveillance on individual rights in Uganda. With the increasing digitization of society, governments are implementing surveillance technologies ostensibly to ensure national security, in Uganda; these efforts have raised concerns regarding the protection of privacy, data security, and civil liberties. The study investigates the extent of surveillance, assesses its impact on individual freedoms, and evaluates the existing legal and ethical frameworks. Using a qualitative research methodology, the research analyses laws such as the Computer Misuse Act (2011),the Regulation of Interception of Communications Act (2010),and Ant-Terrorism Act (2002),and juxtaposes these against human rights principles. Findings show that while surveillance has benefits, such as crime prevention, it often lacks oversight, transparency, and accountability, leading to abuses of power. The study concludes that Uganda’s current surveillance regime disproportionately prioritizes state security over individual rights, creating an ethical imbalance. Recommendations include strengthening legal safeguards, judicial oversight and enhancing public awareness on digital rights.
A Comparative Analysis of the South Sudan Constitution Making Process with Other East Africa Countries
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-28) Wani Saki Michael
The South Sudan Constitution Making Process provide an opportunity for the Country to address governance, economic, social issues and others facing the Country for decades now. However, it’s important for the process to appreciate democratic principles by ensuring that there’s active participation of the citizens and their views are reflected in the final constitutional text.
In writing the new constitution for South Sudan, it’s equally important that the Country borrows past and present experiences of the East African Countries especially appreciating their processes, procedures and institutions charged by the responsibility of spearheading the process as provided by law.
The Constitution Making Process Act establishes key institutions such as the National Constitution Review Commission (NCRC), The National Constitutional Conference (NCC), Preparatory Committee and the Drafting Committee. These institutions were charged with different responsibilities for ensuring a transparent, accountable, credible and legitimate Constitution Making Process.
However, the process is faced with a number of challenges including lack of political will by the leadership, lack of resources, failure to implement the Revitalized Peace Agreement, political and security tensions in the Country, leadership failure and others.
The study recommends the review of the Constitution Making Process Act to narrow the existing lacunas in the law, provide budgetary allocation of funds to the institution, constitutional referendum, reform draconian security laws, ensure judicial independence and impartiality and others.
The Right to Health and its Symbiotic Relationship with other Human Rights
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-28) Nakaggwa Martha Faith
This dissertation investigates the symbiotic relationship between the right to health and other fundamental human rights within the Ugandan context. Framed within a qualitative methodology, the study employs doctrinal analysis of legal instruments, scholarly literature, and policy frameworks to explore how access to healthcare is intrinsically tied to rights such as education, food, water, housing, and non-discrimination. Uganda, though a signatory to key international human rights treaties, faces persistent challenges in operationalising these commitments due to inadequate infrastructure, weak enforcement mechanisms, and systemic inequality. The research reveals that health outcomes in Uganda are not solely influenced by medical interventions but are deeply shaped by social, economic, and political determinants. Vulnerable populations, especially women, children, and rural communities, remain disproportionately affected by health system failures. The study emphasises that the absence of a comprehensive rights-based approach undermines progress toward health equity and development. It concludes that the right to health in Uganda cannot be realised in isolation. Legal recognition must be complemented by effective implementation, robust accountability mechanisms, and intersectoral collaboration. Key recommendations include legal reform, increased domestic health financing, anti-corruption strategies, and enhanced civic education on health rights. Ultimately, the research affirms that health is not only a right in itself but also a foundation upon which the broader framework of human dignity and human development depends.
Implications of the General Data Protection Regulation on International Data Protection Practices: A Case of Uganda
(2025-05-27) KAMAKUNE PEACE
This study examines the implications of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on international data protection practices, with a specific focus on Uganda. The research assesses the alignment of Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPPA) with GDPR standards, identifying critical gaps in scope, enforcement, and compliance mechanisms. Using a qualitative research methodology, the study analyzes legal texts, policy documents, and case studies to evaluate Uganda’s regulatory framework. Key findings reveal that the DPPA lacks extraterritorial applicability, stringent penalties, and robust enforcement mechanisms compared to the GDPR, undermining its effectiveness in safeguarding personal data. Additionally, weak public awareness and inconsistent enforcement hinder Uganda’s ability to attract foreign investment in the digital economy. The study recommends legal reforms, institutional capacity building, and public awareness campaigns to align Uganda’s data protection practices with global standards, ensuring enhanced privacy rights and economic growth.
EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND PRACTICAL REALITY OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IN ARMED CONFLICTS
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-28) Kabwigu Muwanguzi Elijah
The International humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the law of armed conflict, is a set of rules which seeks to limit the humanitarian impact of war by regulating the conduct of hostilities and protecting those not or no longer participating in war. International Humanitarian Law protects civilian, restricts the means and methods of warfare .
Armed conflicts are divide into international armed conflicts and non-international armed conflicts . The Common Article 2 of the 1949 Geneva Convention has defined International Armed Conflict (IAC) as any armed conflict or declared war between two or more High Contracting Parties. This was also defined in the case of prosecutor verses Tadic where an international armed conflict was defined to mean the use of armed force between states . Further, according to additional protocol 1 of the Geneva conventions, armed conflict was also defined to include conflicts by liberation movements .
Non international armed conflicts on the other hand has been defined as an armed conflict between a state and an organized armed group or between two organized armed groups within the territory of a state .
In this study, the researcher set out to examine how, and whether IHL are effective in protecting human subjects during armed conflicts by imposing limits on the destruction and suffering caused by armed conflict.
An Assesment of the Impact of New Technologies on the right to Freedom of Expression in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-28) Kagutema John Senoga Zake
Because of the rapid development in technology, the right to freedom of expression in Uganda is in question, this research aims at providing a comprehensive analysis of laws and regulations in conjunction with technology from Uganda’s perspective. It will explore the various approaches adopted by Uganda, highlighting key legislative instruments, regulatory bodies, and enforcement mechanisms. Using a quantitative research methodology, this research will examine the challenges met in implementing the laws on cyber security in Uganda and also analyses the laws such as the Computer Misuse Act, 2011; (2) Electronic Transactions Act, 2011; and (3) Electronic Signatures Act, 2011. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of international cooperation and dialogue in addressing the complex and evolving landscape of cyber security threats. As cyber risks continue to evolve, so too must the legal frameworks designed to mitigate them, ensuring that they are both effective and adaptable to the changing dynamics of the digital age.
It should be equally noted that today a great part of life is based on digital connectivity and digital transformation is reshaping industries and societies, the protection of data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats has become a paramount concern. Cyber security incidents, ranging from data breaches to ransom ware attacks, have escalated in frequency and sophistication, underscoring the vulnerabilities inherent in our interconnected world. Governments, businesses, and individuals are increasingly recognizing the need for robust cyber security measures to safeguard sensitive information, protect privacy, and ensure the continuity of essential services.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Lawyers
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-28) Nabachwa Vanessa Sarah
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into legal systems has engendered a
paradigm shift in the legal landscape, presenting a complex interplay of challenges
and opportunities for the lawyers in Uganda. The comprehensive research delves
into the multifaceted impact of
Artificial Intelligence on lawyers, focusing on its transformative potential and
implications. Through an extensive analysis of the integration of Artificial
Intelligence technologies including natural language, processing machine learning
and predictive analytics, the study illuminates the profound improvements in legal
research, decision making processes and case management, emphasizing the
unprecedented efficiency and accessibility that Artificial Intelligence offers with in
the legal domain. Artificial Intelligence is increasingly shaping the legal field,
particularly in the way Lawyers communicate. However, challenges such as ethical
concerns, job displacement and data privacy issues persist. This study examines
Artificial Intelligence role in streamlining routine tasks, its potential for improving
legal practice and the associated risks. Additionally, it considers the future
implications of ethical standards and training in Artificial Intelligence use within
the lawyers. KEYWORDS: Artificial Intelligence, Legal system, Lawyers, Technology