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- The collections in this Community are comprised of Indigenous Knowledge emanating from communities in the neighborhoods of Kabale University. These are communities in the great Kigezi Region.
- This community holds students (Graduates) dissertation and Thesis, Staff field reports, Students (undergraduate) study reports
- The community includes research article publications in journals both local and international, conference papers in proceedings and reports, abstracts and reviews by Kabale University Staff and Students
- This community archives publications by individual University Staff and Students, Faculty and Departmental Publications (i.e. University Journal, Newsletters, University official publications etc.), groups and Association operating in the University (i.e. Convocation and Staff and Students Association}
Recent Submissions
Social Media Use and Student Politics in Ugandan Universities
(Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2023) Solomon, Winyi; Omach, Paul; Makara, Sabiti
Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp are essential in university students' daily politics. In Uganda, where the university administration and the Ugandan regime limit party politics, students have turned to social media to share political messages, acquire political knowledge, create public opinion, and mobilize peers. Some university administrations have prohibited partisan politics, and the regime has used legal frameworks such as the Public Order Management Act 2013 to prevent the opposition from recruiting and mobilizing students. The purpose of the paper was to investigate the role of social media on student politics, specifically guild elections, at four regionally selected universities. The study used a mixed method approach, including 12 in-depth interviews, a survey of 182 students, and documentary reviews. The findings highlight two significant issues: First, social media use constantly influences politics during election season and throughout the year. Second, given the constraints imposed by the university administration and the regime, social media has given students an alternative political platform.
Self-competence and preparedness in implementing the Parish Development Model in Uganda: Voices of Parish Chiefs and Community Development Officers
(African Journal of Development Studies, 2025) Katusiimeh, Mesharch Walto; Wamara, Charles Kiiza
To increase household incomes and improve the quality of life, the government of Uganda introduced the Parish Development Model (PDM)—a ―whole-of-government‖ approach aiming to transition communities from subsistence to market economies. This study examines the self-competence and preparedness of Parish Chiefs in implementing the PDM in Uganda’s rural districts of Kabale and Rubanda. Findings from qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with Parish Chiefs and Community Development Officers (CDOs), alongside documentary reviews, reveal critical gaps in technical knowledge, logistical support, governance structures, and collaboration mechanisms. Despite commitment to community mobilisation, many Parish Chiefs face inadequate training, limited facilitation, and weak reporting structures. The study concludes that equipping local implementers with multi-sectoral skills is pivotal to the success of PDM. This research contributes to SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and offers insights into local-level policy implementation in Africa’s rural contexts
Shutama Nkuteekyereze
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