Bachelor of Governance and International Relations

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An assessment of the benefits and challenges of diplomatic immunity in international relations: a case study of Ugandan diplomats in foreign missions
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-07) Hope Kyohairwe
The study assessing the benefits and challenges of diplomatic immunity in international relations: a case study of Ugandan diplomats in foreign missions. The study was guided by objectives which included; examining the benefits of diplomatic immunity in promoting Uganda’s international relations, assessing the challenges associated with the practice of diplomatic immunity among Ugandan diplomats in foreign missions, and evaluating the measures undertaken to address the misuse of diplomatic immunity by Ugandan diplomats abroad. The study adopted a qualitative descriptive case study design, using purposive random sampling to select 10 key informant interviews who are top management in selected institutions like; the ambassadors, diplomatic officers, top management from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda, and top management from the United Nations in Uganda. Facts became accumulated through key informant interviews and analyzed thematically while adhering to strict ethical requirements. The research findings revealed that diplomatic immunity complements Uganda’s international family members by enabling powerful international relations, consider-building, and cooperation, even as demanding situations such as misinterpretation, misconduct allegations, legal complexities, and restrained training can harm Uganda’s reputation; however, measures like pre-deployment education, codes of conduct, responsibility mechanisms, diplomatic consultations, and adherence to worldwide conventions help sell ethical conduct and protect the country’s credibility overseas. In conclusion, while diplomatic immunity presents essential protections that support Uganda’s worldwide family members, its effectiveness depends on proper knowledge, moral use, and sturdy duty mechanisms. Finally, the research recommended the want for non-stop schooling for Ugandan diplomats on the scope and ethical use of diplomatic immunity, strengthening inner duty mechanisms, maintaining proactive engagement and cooperation with host states, enhancing public and media recognition of diplomatic privileges, and supplying good enough resources and institutional aid to make sure compliance and protect Uganda’s global credibility.
An assessment of the impact of the International Criminal Court in combating crimes against humanity in Africa
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-11) Margret Nanyonjo
The establishment of the International Criminal Court under the Rome Statute marked a historic milestone in the fight against impunity for grave international crimes. As the first permanent international tribunal with jurisdiction over genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression, the ICC was designed to ensure accountability where domestic systems are unwilling or unable to prosecute offenders. Since its operationalization in 2002, the majority of the Court's investigations and prosecutions have focused on African situations, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Libya, Central African Republic, and Sudan. This dissertation critically examines the effectiveness of the ICC in prosecuting crimes against humanity within these African contexts. It argues that the effectiveness of the Court cannot be understood purely as a legal matter but must be analyzed through political, institutional, and governance dynamics. Using qualitative case study methodology and drawing upon realism, liberalism, constructivism, and feminist international relations theories, this study demonstrates that the ICC‟s effectiveness is significantly shaped by political will, state cooperation, institutional capacity, sovereignty concerns, and regional diplomacy. While the ICC has achieved notable legal milestones, including convictions and the development of victim participation mechanisms, its enforcement limitations and reliance on state cooperation continue to constrain its overall impact in Africa.
Assessing the role of international organisations towards the development of the third world countries: a case study of UNDP in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-04-09) Becky Balyesiima Atwooki
The study examines how international organizations, especially the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have contributed to socio-economic development in Uganda. The study will highlight how governance reforms, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability initiatives spearheaded by the UNDP have contributed to socio-economic development in Uganda. The study will employ a mixed research approach, combining numerical and real-life experiences. The study will be conducted by administering a survey to 57 participants, including government officials, UNDP officials, and locals in Uganda. The study will reveal how governance reforms have contributed to transparency and accountability in Uganda’s public sector. The study will also reveal how poverty alleviation initiatives have contributed to poverty reduction in Uganda’s rural areas. The study will reveal how the UNDP’s initiatives in environmental sustainability have contributed to climate change mitigation and renewable energy expansion. However, the study will highlight how funding and political instability have remained impediments to socio-economic development in Uganda. The study will conclude by emphasizing the need for international cooperation and locals to promote socio-economic development in Uganda. The study will be important in its contribution to knowledge on how international organizations can support socio-economic development in poor nations, taking into account Uganda’s social, political, and economic factors.
Challenges Facing Levels of Refugee Service Satisfaction in Uganda: A Case of Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-09) Wislyve Asiimwe
The study explored the challenges facing levels of refugee service satisfaction in Uganda; a case of Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. It specifically focused on; examining the resource constraints hindering the levels of refugee service satisfaction in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, establishing the logistical challenges hindering the levels of refugee service satisfaction in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and assessing the socio-cultural barriers hindering the levels of refugee service satisfaction in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. The study was carried out using a cross sectional survey research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The data was collected using questionnaires and interviews during the data collection, both purposive and simple random sampling methods were used. A sample size of 398 respondents who are refugees from Kyangwali Refugee Settlement was selected although 320 of them responded. The study also included key informants who were the settlement commandant and the management of selected NGOs. The study found out that addressing resource constraints, logistical challenges, and socio-cultural barriers is imperative for improving refugee service satisfaction. Insufficient healthcare facilities, inadequate food supplies, and poor educational resources significantly impact refugees’ well-being and satisfaction. Logistical issues, such as inadequate transportation and delays in the supply chain, further exacerbate these challenges. Socio-cultural barriers, including cultural misunderstandings, language barriers, and discrimination, also hinder effective service delivery. To enhance the living conditions and satisfaction of refugees, it is crucial to tackle these multifaceted issues comprehensively, ensuring adequate resources, efficient logistics, and culturally sensitive support. Lastly, the study recommended the need for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure within Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. It also recommended the need for improved logistical management to overcome the existing challenges in resource distribution plus the need for addressing socio-cultural barriers to improve service satisfaction among refugees.
Cross- Cultural Perspectives of Gender Stereotyping in Homesteads in Bugujju, Mukono
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-08-29) Joshua Amanya
The study examined the cross- cultural perspectives of gender stereotyping in homesteads in Bugujju, Mukono. The study was guided by objectives which included; identifying the key social, cultural factors contributing to persistent gender stereotypes in the Bugujju community, examining the influence of prevailing gender stereotypes on the , decision-making, and well-being within the community and investigating the cross cultural perspectives of gender stereotyping within homesteads in the Bugujju region of Mukono. The study was carried out using a cross-sectional research design where both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were also employed. The data were collected using interviews and during the data collection, simple random sampling method was used. A sample size of 60 respondents who were LC1 Chairmen, men, women, girls and boys living in Bugujju was used although 50 of them responded to the study giving a response rate of 83.35. The study findings revealed reveals that while the Bugujju community’s deeply rooted cultural practices play a crucial role in maintaining social cohesion and preserving its heritage, these traditions also impose significant limitations, particularly in terms of gender equity and social mobility. The rigid adherence to traditional gender roles and the perpetuation of stereotypes contribute to social stratification and hinder the potential for economic empowerment and innovation, especially among women and younger generations.
Deciphering Coup Outcomes: An Exploration of Successful and Failed Coups in Nigeria
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-05) Joshua Wakanga
Military coups have been a regular fixture in the politics and governance of many developing examples with a significant example being the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria has been purview to eight significant coup attempts with six successful ones and two failed ones since its independence in 1960 (Akinola, 2018; Omotola, 2011). This research sought to explore the successful and failed military coups in Nigeria with a key focus on identifying the key factors that decide either outcome to understand the challenges of consolidating democracy in Nigeria and the African continent in general (Nwokoma, 2021; Onapajo, 2014). It also explored the different actions taken by the incumbent and successive governments in their bids to avert the possibility of the outbreak of further military. The research also sought to analyse the different factors that contributed to the outbreak of coups in Nigeria with ethnicity and mal-administration the common denominators in the different coup attempts that Nigeria has experienced. Realism is the bed-rock of this research study explaining how the quest for power is responsible for the outbreak of coups in Nigeria. This research is structured as follows: Chapter One that provides a detailed foundation of the study detailing the objectives, background etc. Chapter Two thereafter provides a literature review of the existing academic literature on military coups exploring the different causes of coups and highlighting the crucial determinants that separate a successful coup from a failed one in Nigeria (Decalo, 1990; Londregan & Poole, 1990). Chapter 3 contains the methodology of the methods the different methods of data collection analysis (Collier & Levitsky, 1997; Huntington, 1968). Chapter 4 presents the findings after exploring the occurrence of military coups spotlighting key factors that determine the outcome of the coup attempts in Nigeria (Adeagbo, 2021; Danjibo & Oladeji, 2007). The final one is Chapter 5 which presents the different conclusions and recommendations after the analysis of the data (Adejumobi, 2000; Agbese, 2004).
Effectiveness of International Aid in Uganda: a case of Oxfam Food Security program in Moroto
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-04) Laura Masamba Rabwoni
The study examined the effectiveness of international aid in Uganda: a case of Oxfam Food Security Program in Moroto. It specifically focused on; examining how food aid is delivered in Moroto, examining how food aid delivered through Oxfam has contributed to food security, analyzing the challenges affecting the effectiveness of food aid in Moroto district within Oxfam’s food security programs, and assessing the sustainability of food aid interventions in promoting long term food security in Moroto. The study was conducted using qualitative descriptive case study design to examine the effectiveness of Oxfam’s food security program in Moroto district, Uganda, using key informant interviews with Oxfam staff and district officials and focus group discussions with farmer groups selected through purposive and simple random sampling. Data were collected from 25 respondents and analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. The study results showed that while greatly boosting family food availability, nutrition, and protection of vulnerable populations, Oxfam's food aid in Moroto is systematically targeted and effectively distributed through coordinated community-based systems that improve accessibility, predictability, and fairness. Though integration of food aid with livelihoods, community involvement, capacity building, and alignment with local governance systems boosts sustainability, logistical difficulties, insufficient resources, environmental shocks, and coordination gaps limit program effectiveness notwithstanding these advantages. The study ultimately recommended the need to strengthen logistical planning, get sustainable funding, boost community involvement, combine food aid with livelihood and capacity-building projects, and improve coordination with local government structures to guarantee timely delivery, consistency, relevance, sustainability, and long-term efficacy of Oxfam's food security activities in Moroto district.
Effects of gender stereotyping on student academic performance in secondary schools: a case study in Akere and Apac district in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-13) Merkel Preta Akoth
The problem of gender stereotyping has been experienced and remains persistent in education, whereby gender stereotypes tend to impact negatively on students' academic performance in secondary schools in Uganda. In Akere Division in Apac District, there are many instances where due to cultural beliefs of that society, children are subjected to gender stereotyping, for example, boys are pushed towards educational attainment and leadership, while girls are steered towards homemaking. The current research seeks to establish the impacts of gender stereotyping on students' academic performance in secondary schools in Akere Division, Apac District. Gender Stereotyping Theory and Feminism Theory/Social Constructivism Theory will guide the study because they address issues about the creation of gender stereotyping within societies. The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design in the analysis, which involved a mixedmethod approach. Students, teachers, head teachers, and PTA members were used as respondents for data collection using questionnaires and interviews. From the findings, gender stereotyping persists in secondary schools. Gender stereotyping manifests itself through biased choice of subjects, unequal participation in class discussions, and inadequate chances to lead among females. From the study, gender stereotyping impacts negatively on the academic performance of learners. Gender stereotyping impacts negatively on the academic performance of learners through lack of self-confidence, inadequate participation in learning activities, and subject preferences. The study makes recommendations such as adopting gender-sensitive teaching approaches, encouraging equal participation in all subjects, improving career guidance, and raising community awareness regarding gender issues in education.
Effects of government compliance with International Human Rights Instruments on freedom of expression in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-04-30) Robinah Atim
The research examined the effects of government compliance with international human rights instruments on freedom of expression in Uganda with a specific focus on Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC). The study was guided by objectives which included; identifying the key international human rights instruments that safeguard freedom of expression applicable to Uganda, evaluating the effectiveness of these international human rights instruments in enforcing freedom of expression in Uganda, investigating the challenges faced in implementing these international human rights instruments aimed at ensuring freedom of expression in Uganda, and assessing the role of UHRC in promoting compliance with international human rights instruments in relation to freedom of expression in Uganda. The research followed a qualitative descriptive case study layout, the use of purposive and easy random sampling to pick out 10 respondents from pinnacle control and lower-stage employees, with facts accumulated thru in-intensity and key informant interviews and analyzed thematically to take a look at authorities compliance with worldwide human rights instruments and its effects on freedom of expression, even as adhering to strict ethical requirements. The research findings found out that UHRC widely acknowledges and applies worldwide human rights gadgets as the inspiration for shielding freedom of expression in Uganda, integrating them into policy alignment, lawsuits managing, investigations, tracking, reporting, and advocacy. even as those instruments strengthen UHRC’s authority and provide clean requirements for assessing authorities compliance, their sensible effectiveness is confined via vulnerable enforcement, restrained institutional cooperation, political pressures, and gaps among global commitments and implementation. Generally, UHRC plays a critical role in promoting government compliance through coverage recommendation, monitoring, reporting, public schooling, and advocacy, with real impact in large part dependent on political will and accountability mechanisms. Finally, the study recommended the need for strengthening political will and institutional support, enhancing capacity building for government officials, improving UHRC’s monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, expanding public education and advocacy on freedom of expression, and fostering inter-agency collaboration to ensure effective implementation and compliance with international human rights instruments in Uganda.
Effects of international relations on foreign direct investment:Acase study of Uganda investments Authority (UIA)
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-20) Kemigisha Irene
The study examined the effects of international relations on foreign direct investment in Uganda: a case of Uganda Investments Authority (UIA). The study was guided by objectives which included; finding out relations between Uganda and investor countries, identifying important treaties to improve the investment climate in Uganda, and finding out the importance of negotiations on foreign direct investments in Uganda. The study was carried out using a case study design with a qualitative research approach. The data were collected using interviews during the data collection, purposive sampling method was used. A group of 18 respondents who are top management and staff of Uganda Investments Authority (UIA) were used as a sample during the study. The study established that the Ugandan investment strategy is highly dependent on the country’s robust diplomacy with these influential partners like China, the United State, and the United Kingdom that seek to foster long-term partnerships for the two parties. These partnerships are very critical in enhancing Uganda’s economic development, technology transfer and foreign investment. Also, some agreements like the Bilateral Investment Treaties, East African Community Common Market Protocol, and the African Continental Free Trade Area have also benefited Uganda in enhancing the legal structure and market access which might take some time to reap results. Nevertheless, some constraints arising in the negotiation process in Uganda Investment Authority are bureaucratic delay, legal formalities, and culture barrier are terms that suggest the need for better communication and clearing of procedures that would make the Ugandan environment more attractive to the foreign investors. Finally, the study suggested that there was a need to enhance and diversify Uganda’s foreign alliances by building up the existing partnerships and seeking new ones outside the existing major associates. They also suggested that there is much more that can be done with international treaties and agreements, coupled with the need to eliminate bottlenecks experienced during negotiation with foreign investors through the usage of more effective and efficient methods.
Effeects of regional armed conflict on the international humanitarian services (The case study of South Sudan)
(NAKIMBUGWE VICTORIA, 2026-05-11) Victoria Nakimbugwe
Following the outbreak of a violent civil war in 2013, South Sudan has become one of the world's most dangerous places for humanitarian aid workers. In this study, we assess the dramatic effects of regional armed conflict on the effectiveness of international humanitarian assistance, exploring how violence, politics and bureaucratic battles affect the lives of more than 2.7 million refugees and internally displaced people. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study leverages quantitative methods to understand secondary data on incidents, complemented by qualitative data from 40 semi-structured interviews with humanitarian workers, government actors, and civilians. The analysis shows a strong negative association (r = -0.78) between intensity of conflict and delivery of services. Even amid physical infrastructure and medically targeted violence, the study reveals a "performance of care" in which short, poorly budgeted visits are used to meet donor reporting obligations, but do not treat the underlying causes of vulnerability. At the heart of the study is the finding that access is not simply defined by violence but is highly politicized. Whilst high-intensity violence leads to direct military bans, complexity and "post-conflict" sees "bureaucratic warfare" and state actors strategically using administrative control and xiii taxation to exert power and extort resources. Moreover, the study unravels a monolithic pretension of the state, even as it is a fragmented conglomerate of competing "fiefdoms" of military officers and political appointees who profit from humanitarian aid. This work offers a conclusion that humanitarian effectiveness in South Sudan is systematically flawed. It is the result of a political economy in which both state and non-state actors have adapted to the short-term heroic, technical aid system without enhancing performance. The conclusions are a wake-up call to policymakers and international actors to move away from reductionist policies and implement conflict-sensitive policies that acknowledge the interactive, political nature of aid in South Sudan.
Elections and Democratic Governance in Uganda: An Assessment of the Impact of the 2021 General Elections on Uganda Democratic Governance
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-07) Shanice Irene kembabazi
This study examined the relationship between elections and democratic governance in Uganda, with a specific focus on assessing the impact of the 2021 Uganda General Elections on democratic governance. The objectives of the study were; to identify the forms and patterns of electoral violence experienced during the 2021 elections, to analyze the key drivers of electoral violence during the 2021 elections and to assess the role of political actors, security agencies, and institutions in either escalating or mitigating electoral violence. The study used descriptive cross-sectional design and quantitative approach was adopted. The study employed a qualitative epistemology and a phenomenological design, and 10 documents were reviewed in connection to the study problem. Data was analyzed using document review analysis. The study result indicated that physical violence, arbitrary arrests and detentions particularly targeting opposition politicians, their supporters, and political activists, voter intimidation and systematic disruption of opposition campaign activities were the forms and patterns of electoral violence experienced during the 2021 elections. The study also showed that political competition and struggle for power, state repression and use of security forces, weak electoral institutions and lack of trust, youth unemployment and social discontent, and poor voter education and misinformation as the major cause of electoral violence in 2021 general elections in Uganda. The study finding further indicated that the security agencies, including the police and military, are critical in managing electoral processes and maintaining public order. The study concluded that; electoral violence is driven by institutional weaknesses and deliberate political actions, is driven by a complex interaction of political, institutional, and socio-economic factors, with intense political competition at its core and is significantly shaped by the actions and interactions of key institutional and political actors, particularly political elites, security agencies, and electoral institutions. The study recommends that; promoting rule of law and due process, strengthening voter protection and electoral management bodies, addressing high rate of youth unemployment and promoting responsible political leadership will help to reduce on the electoral violence
Employee Retention Strategies on the Performance of Government Employees in a Government Office: A Case Study of Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-20) Eseza Nyeishokye
Employee retention is a critical concern for government institutions,particularly in developing countries like Uganda where the public sector plays a pivotal role in national development. This study explores the impact of employee retention strategies on the performance of government employees within the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda. The research aims to understand how various retention strategies including compensation packages, career development opportunities, work life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs and organizational culture influence employee satisfaction and performance. The study employs the quantitative analysis which focuses on identifying correlations between specific retention strategies and key performance indicators such as employee productivity, job satisfaction and turnoverrates. The qualitative component provides a deeper understanding of the contextual factors that influence the effectiveness of these strategies’ including organizational culture, leadership styles and external economic conditions. The findings reveal that competitive compensation, opportunities for career development advancement and supportive work environment are the most significant factors in retaining skilled employees. However, the study also highlights the importance of non-monetary factors like work life balance and recognition which are often over looked but crucial for maintaining high levels of employee engagement and motivation. Additionally, the research identifies several challenges unique to the public sector like budget constraints and bureaucratic inefficiencies that limit the effectiveness of certain retention strategies. The dissertation concludes with practical recommendations for the Office of the Prime Minister to enhance the employee retention strategies. These include implementing more flexible work arrangements, increasing investment in employee development programs and fostering a culture of continuous feedback and recognition. The insights gained from this case study not only contribute to the academic understanding of employee retention in government institutions but also offer actionable strategies for improving the performance and service delivery of the public sector organizations in Uganda and similar contexts.
Ethnic politics and the persistence of armed conflict
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-11) Simon Arike
This research explores the role ethnic politics has played in sustaining armed conflict in South Sudan from 2013-2025, focusing at the sub-national level on Jonglei State. Notwithstanding multiple peace agreements, most significantly the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS, 2015) and the Revitalized ARCSS (R-ARCSS, 2018), armed conflict has persisted in Jonglei with the United Nations estimating 280,000 internally displaced persons in the state as of early 2026. This research finds that the ongoing violence is not a failure of diplomacy or the result of "primordial" ethnic hatreds between the Dinka, Nuer and Murle peoples, but rather a systematic consequence of ethnic politics: the strategic mobilisation of ethnic identity by national, regional and local political elites to gain and consolidate power, hinder implementation of peace agreements and sustain the formation of armed groups. Using a constructivist-instrumentalist approach, complemented by the ethnic security dilemma and critical liberal peacebuilding, the study undertakes a qualitative secondary analysis of peer-reviewed literature, institutional and policy documents. The analysis is organised around three research objectives: to analyse the political mobilisation of ethnic identity in Jonglei; to analyse the effects of ethnic politics on armed group formation; and to analyse the effects of ethnic politics on the implementation of peace agreements and national reconciliation. The research findings show that ethnic identities in Jonglei are socially constructed and instrumentalised, rather than primordial; that armed groups are politically structured formations, enabled by ethnic recruitment, patronage and the social reproduction of masculinities, and sustained by the absence of institutions; and that peace agreement failures are largely explained by elite-controlled fragmentation - the deliberate maintenance of ethnic division and institutional weakness by ruling elites who profit from conflict. The study points to five key gaps in the literature, including the failure to consider sub-national processes in Jonglei; the under-representation of the Murle community in scholarly and policy debate; and the under-theorisation of community-level dynamics of peace agreement failure. The study offers key recommendations for peace practitioners, the Government of South Sudan, and researchers, which include refocusing peace architecture on sub-national conflict transformation, reforming Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) policy to account for cultural dynamics of armed group membership, operationalising transitional justice mechanisms, and investing in long-term community-led reconciliation processes, such as the 1999 Wunlit Conference.Keywords: Ethnic politics, armed conflict, Jonglei State, South Sudan, constructivism, instrumentalism, security dilemma, peace agreements, R-ARCSS, ethnic mobilisation, Dinka, Nuer, Murle.
Exploring the causes and effects of the high crime rate in the isingiro district, Uganda
( Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-05) Edwin Kamugisha
The study's goal was to investigate the causes and effects of the high crime rate in the Isingiro district. The study's goals included assessing the factors that contribute to the crime rate and its causes, examining the effects of crime rates, and proposing strategies to lower the crime rates. The study employed the use of a cross-sectional research design which involved the use of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The sample totaled over 35 individuals, including unemployed youth, police officers, division political leaders, the local council members. These were deliberately and randomly selected. Information was gathered via questionnaires and interview guides. Thematic content analysis was used to examine the qualitative data, and SPSS was used for statistical analysis. According to study findings, the main causes of the crime rate are unemployment, greed, and illiteracy amongst the youth. It also demonstrated that youth unemployment leads to poverty, which later encourages criminal activity as a means of income, that high unemployment rates are "push factors" for young people to join gangs and commit robberies or participate in political violence, that the lack of options for legal employment forces youth to engage in illegal activities, and that youth inaction, contributes to an increase in violent crimes. These are the key conclusions. In the end, it was determined that education, the introduction of welfare benefits specifically for unemployed youth, the participation of unemployed youth in entrepreneurial training and skills development, and the government's commitment to combating crime by launching programs like putting strict laws and punishment against crime, increase on the security in the area, improve on the communication between the police and the community members to report crime are the main ways to reduce crime and wrongdoings in Isingiro District. However, it can be inferred from the study's results that there is an increased crime in Isingiro district.
Gender-Based Violence Awareness on Academic Performance Amongst University Students in Mukono District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-06) Bridget Kasemire
Gender based violence in all its different forms has been a landmark problem that has faced the girl-child even in settings like institutions of higher lerarning. This violence has far-reaching effects on its victims in that it manifests itself in the academicv performance leading to cases of decreased academic performance, increased absenteeism, higher dropout rates, and demotivation to study. Recognizing all this, this study seeks to increase the awareness of this Gender Based Violence amongst university students, the factors causing this problem, and developing different strategies that can curb the occurrence of this problem. This research is structured as follows: Chapter One that provides a detailed foundation of the study detailing the objectives, background etc. Chapter Two thereafter provides a literature review of the existing academic literature on Gender Based Violence, Chapter 3 contains the methodology of the methods the different methods of data collection analysis, Chapter 4 presents the findings after exploring the occurrence of Gender Based Violence spotlighting key factors that cause this problem. The final one is Chapter 5 which presents the different conclusions and recommendations after the analysis of the data
Impact of the Uganda Rwanda border conflict on the diplomatic relations in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-10-08) Doris Patience Akullu
Intermittent tensions, trade disputes, and accusations of interference have characterized the conflict between the governments of Uganda and Rwanda. The influence this has had on Uganda's diplomatic relations has been immense. In regard to the stated above, the present dissertation explores a multimodal ramification for the cited conflict on trade, security cooperation, regional integration efforts, and Uganda's international image. Using a qualitative research method that involves in-depth interviews with government officials, diplomats, and experts, the study traces the causes of the conflict, the dynamics, and its implications for Uganda's foreign policy objectives. The examination will explain the complex interplay of domestic forces, regional politics, and international influences at play that dictates the trajectory of the Ugandan-Rwandan relationship. This dissertation discusses in detail the challenges and opportunities facing Uganda as it navigates the diplomatic complexities created for Uganda by the border conflict still ongoing. The study provided an all-rounded analysis of conflict implications on the Ugandan diplomatic landscape by understanding the historical context, events, and root causes of the conflict.
Navigating the persistence of human rights violations in post-conflict South Sudan
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-21) Adau Deng Biong Mijak
This fieldwork report is a culmination of the research carried out in Juba city to give the student a hands-on experience of the expectations and background of the human rights status in South Sudan. Chapter one describes the background, major objectives, specific objectives, and general overview of what the topic, “the persistence of human rights abuses in post-conflict South Sudan”, is all about. Chapter two gives an account of the literature review of the topic. It majorly focuses on the details and relevance of the study. This chapter gives definitions and explanations for different and various words and sub-topics used across the study. The study goes ahead and talks about the process in which data is going to be acquired in Chapter Three. The methodology encompasses the planning stage whereby the researcher drafts the best possible method and technique to acquire information and data theoretically. Chapter four contains the method used to collect data, how many individuals were used, and what was collected on the field. This chapter further breaks down the data and analyses its findings. From this data, the researcher is then able to make informed statistical reports that can account for the objectives and goals of the study. Finally, in chapter five the study contains a conclusion where the researcher asserts that the study was paramount to their understanding of Human rights abuses in post-conflict South Sudan. The study further suggests recommendations to human rights advocates and government institutions in South Sudan, to adhere to the existing peacebuilding guidelines.
Oil resources and political stability in South Sudan: a case study of Paloch in Upper Nile State
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-08) Rejoice Matthew
As the youngest country in the world, South Sudan has continued to experience political unrest since its independence in 2011, although it has some significant oil reserves in the Upper Nile State, especially in the Paloch and Melut Basin areas. This study will deal with the link between petroleum resource governance and political stability in South Sudan, with the main case study being Paloch in Upper Nile State and a time span of 2011 to 2025. The study sought to examine the role of oil resources in shaping political stability of South Sudan with focus on Paloch, analyse the impact of oil exploration and production activities on local communities in Paloch (economic and socio-political implications) and to examine the relationship between oil related conflicts and political instability in Upper Nile State. A qualitative research design was used, with only secondary sources used such as peer reviewed academic research, institutional and policy reports from the UNMISS, NRGI, Global Witness and the International Crisis group as well as credible media reports. Purposive sampling was used to identify sources that are directly relevant, of analytical quality, and appropriate temporal and geographic scope. The theoretical framework is a combination of Resource Curse Theory, Rentier State Theory, Social Constructivism, Instrumentalist Theory of Ethnicity, the Security Dilemma framework and Liberal Peacebuilding Theory. They are seen analytically as complementary and are used in combination to provide a multi-level explanation of oil-induced instability which covers elite action, community grievances, identity mobilization and government failure. The results show that in Paloch, oil has not driven development, but rather it has been a structural driver of conflict, elite predation and governance fragmentation. The oil benefits of the Melut Basin have been diverted from the State of the Upper Nile to the State of Juba, which has resulted in fiscal centralization, thereby fostering grievance structures within the Collo (Shilluk) communities, the Dinka Padang and the Nuer communities. Oil extraction has been a dispossession to communities in Paloch, and the impacts of this activity have been felt in the following ways: dispossession of ancestral lands, disruption of riverine livelihoods, environmental contamination, and exclusion from participative governance. Civil war in 5 Oil Resources and Political Stability in South Sudan December 2013 highlighted these dynamics dramatically, as control of Paloch oil infrastructure was an early target for armed groups. Previous peace agreements (ARCSS (2015) and R-ARCSS (2018) have failed to achieve sustainable peace due to the fact that they failed to tackle the issue of elite power-sharing but did not address the problem of sub-national contestation regarding the distribution of oil revenue and community benefits. The study argues that instability in Paloch is a systematic result of a political economy designed to focus the benefits of oil revenues in the hands of national and sub-national elites and exclude producing communities. It suggests the creation of a sub-national oil revenue governance mechanism for Upper Nile State, building the transparency of oil revenue into peace agreement implementation benchmarks, addressing community land rights in the Melut Basin, reform of the Petroleum Revenue Stabilization Fund, and development of livelihood programmes for communities affected by oil that are conflict sensitive.
Private Sector Engagement With the Public Sector in Promoting PPPs a Case Study of Engineering and Technical Services Under Kampala Capital Authority
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-20) Vincet Mubiru
This study will investigate the engagement in promoting PPPs between the private and public sectors, with particular attention to engineering and technical services within KCCA. The study therefore intends to assess the current legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks guiding the performance of PPPs, while collating perceptions and experiences of the private sector stakeholders such as investors, developers, and operators. The findings show a wide variation in the perceptions of stakeholders about the efficiency of the frameworks. Whereas 86.9% of the policymakers consider the frameworks comprehensive, a critical percentage of 84.76% of the KCCA leaders mentioned fundamental gaps; this means that major revisions are needed to help these frameworks resolve the urban governance challenges. Also, 65.1% of private sector partners felt let down and needed customized solutions that reflected their operational reality. In contrast, 76.1% of industry associations/business chambers felt that these frameworks were effective. The study stresses that consultation among the stakeholders through collaborative discussions is necessary to make such frameworks comprehensive, pragmatic, and responsive to diverse needs. It goes on to recommend workshops for conducting a dialogue, an individualized guideline on implementation, emphasis on capacity building, procedures for periodic monitoring and evaluation, and promotion of transparency and accountability throughout the PPP process. The best outcome would be an enhanced infrastructure development and service delivery due to proper public-private collaboration

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