Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The comedification of radio programming in Uganda : a case study of Radio Simba
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated the rise of comedy in Ugandan radio programming, with a specific focus on Radio Simba. Analyzing Radio Simba’s comedic evolution from 2019 to 2023, the study contextualized these shifts within ... -
Effectiveness of strategies used to increase uptake of community-based health insurance by the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the effectiveness of strategies the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau uses to increase uptake of community-based health insurance in Uganda. It was premised on three objectives, which are: assessing ... -
A framework for designing ICT4 Agric interfaces for low-literate farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study develops a framework to enhance the usability of ICT4Agric interfaces for low-literate farmers in Uganda. Despite the potential that ICT4Agric apps have to revolutionize agricultural practices, significant ... -
A Decision support model for the selection of information technology outsourcing service providers by small and medium enterprises in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) can help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) address many of their challenges such as lack of skills and capital, poor infrastructure, and management competencies. ITO also provides ... -
Examining employee performance among academic staff at Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study investigated employee performance among academic staff at Kyambogo University, focusing on three objectives: assessing performance levels, examining evaluation methods, and identifying strategies for improvement. ... -
The influence of instructional leadership practices on teachers’ pedagogical effectiveness in government aided secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study examined the influence of instructional leadership practices on teachers‘ pedagogical effectiveness in government-aided secondary schools in Wakiso District. It was guided by three objectives namely; to establish ... -
Institutional mechanisms for enhancing the uptake and use of doctoral research outputs from Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Increasing emphasis is currently put on doctoral education as a source of capacity for innovation and socio-economic development worldwide. The purpose of doctoral research has been re-expressed and expanded in terms of ... -
The press coverage of land conflicts in Central Uganda: a case study of the Daily Monitor Newspaper
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The media is the primary source of information about conflicts for most people, exerting substantial influence over public perceptions, opinions, and behavior (Shehu 2017). Despite the intensity of media coverage and the ... -
The role of enterprise risk management in microfinance institutions: a case study of Pride Microfinance Limited
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study investigated the role of Enterprise Risk Management at Pride Microfinance (MDI) Limited. The study aimed at examining the role of financial risk management in Pride Microfinance, finding out the role of operational ... -
World bank lending and state sovereignty: the case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This thesis critically examines the experiences with conditionality in World Bank lending. It questions the relevance of conditionality today and explores what types remain useful. The study draws conclusions from evolving ... -
Stakeholder analysis of evidence use in the design and implementation of programmes in Uganda’s refugee response
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The use of evidence in the design and implementation of humanitarian programmes has become a topic of increasing importance in recent years, as organisations and practitioners strive to ensure that their interventions are ... -
An analysis of the efficacy of anti-corruption laws in combating syndicated corruption in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Corruption is a global challenge that has pervaded every level of society and is one of the greatest hindrances to development of many countries around the world. It occurs in both the private and public sectors and may ... -
A forensic model for investigating cybersecurity in government cloud artifacts: case of KCCA and NITA – U
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study's main objective was to develop a forensic model that supports cyber security investigation in government cloud artefacts at National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U). This study sought to find ... -
Exploring best practices in the management of SACCOs to promote financial inclusion in rural areas: a case study of EBO SACCO in Mbarara district, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This research explored the operational challenges, governance structures, and financial literacy strategies of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) in Mbarara District, with a case study of EBO SACCO. ... -
Integration of electronic gadgets in the teaching of visual art in selected secondary schools in Bamunanika Sub-County, Luweero District – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Integration of E-gadget as instructional tools in Art classroom enhances teaching of Visual Art and it is vital in providing a strong foundation for 21stCentury Visual Art learning outcome. Therefore, the purpose of this ... -
The implication of plea bargaining on the presumption of innocence: case study of the Criminal Division of the High Court Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study examines the impact of plea bargaining on the presumption of innocence in the Ugandan criminal justice system. It shows that the right to the presumption of innocence continues to be eroded through plea bargaining. ... -
Traditional Institutions and State Power: Culturalist Contestations in Buganda and Ankole
(Makerere University, 2024-11-04)This thesis examines the decolonial potential of society-based campaigns seeking to preserve culture through the creation of kingdoms and skeletal kingdoms in contemporary Uganda. In two different regions of Buganda and ... -
Exploring the teaching of sculpture in selected lower secondary schools in Kiyunga Town Council (Luuka District)
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study explored the teaching of sculpture in two selected lower secondary schools in Kiyunga Town Council, Luuka District, focused on examining the methods of teaching sculpture, establishing the challenges and examining ... -
Legal aid services in the context of vulnerability: the case of land rights in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)There were concerns about the vulnerable person accessing legal aid in Uganda and the enjoyment of their land rights. To fill the identified knowledge gaps, this study examined legal aid services in the context of ...