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    The influence of economic empowerment programs on poverty reduction in Uganda : a case of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program in Alebtong District, Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2026) Ameto, Jannan
    Economic empowerment programs are essential in promoting social economic transformation. This study investigated how Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP) addresses poverty among women in Alebtong District, where approximately 34 percent of women live below the national poverty line (UBOS, 2020). This study employed capability approach and institutionalism theories as its theoretical framework. The study was guided by three key objectives, which included evaluating UWEP's poverty reduction strategies, assessing the effectiveness of UWEP in poverty reduction, and analyzing the evidence-based Practices to improve UWEP implementation. To achieve these objectives, a qualitative research approach was employed, incorporating focus group discussions, key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The study revealed that UWEP, in Alebtong District, employs multiple strategies to reduce poverty among women. These included: financial support through interest-free credit loans, entrepreneurship development, and enhanced market access. UWEP has demonstrated a generally positive impact by enhancing women’s economic empowerment, increasing household incomes, and supporting self-reliance. However, its effectiveness is partly hindered by delays in fund disbursement, weak governance structures, and inconsistent beneficiary participation in planning and decision-making processes. These issues have collectively undermined the program’s long-term sustainability and its full potential to reduce poverty. The study suggests that while UWEP has contributed to poverty reduction among women in Alebtong District, its long-term impact depends on improved governance, inclusive decision-making, and streamlined financial disbursement systems. Strengthening these areas is essential to enhancing the program’s effectiveness in promoting sustainable women’s poverty reduction in Uganda.
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    Solid waste management practices and human health in Nakawa Division, Kampala City, Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2026) Kabajungu, Enid Sarah
    Solid waste management (SWM) remains a persistent urban challenge in developing countries, where poor practices contribute to health, environmental, and social problems. This study examined levels of awareness of SWM issues, household and community practices, attitudes, perceptions of health risks, and satisfaction with service provision, while identifying enablers and barriers to sustainable practices in Bukoto 1 Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala City. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys with insights from focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS, while qualitative data were coded and thematically analysed to capture community perspectives and contextual dynamics. Although 91 percent of respondents recognised poor waste disposal as a disease cause, practices lagged. Only 16 percent of households sorted waste, while most burnt or dumped it openly. Waste storage (81 percent) was common but often unsafe, exposing children and vulnerable groups to health risks. Ethnicity and occupation were stronger predictors of sorting than age, gender, or education. Awareness of recycling opportunities, perceptions of health risks, and satisfaction with household practices all strongly influenced sorting. Community-level leadership, peer norms, affordability, and infrastructure shaped the solid waste management practices. Qualitative findings revealed widespread frustration among residents over illegal dumping, irregular waste collection, and weak enforcement, despite generally positive attitudes toward proper SWM. While residents acknowledged KCCA’s efforts in sensitisation and waste collection, they emphasised the need for more frequent services, accessible communal containers, and stronger coordination with local leaders and landlords. Grassroots efforts, including community clean-ups and informal monitoring, were emerging as signs of growing collective responsibility. The study concludes that awareness and positive attitudes alone are inadequate without supporting infrastructure and consistent enforcement mechanisms. It recommends that KCCA broadens service coverage, promote recycling and recovery initiatives and enhance collaboration with community leaders, landlords, and private sector partners.
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    Sexual and gender-based violence during project land acquisition : a mixed methods study of the Kampala Institutional Infrastructure Project (KIIDP-II) affected community in Kampala City, Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2026) Lumiisa, George
    This study examined how SGBV during land acquisition for Kampala Institutional Infrastructure Project (KIIDP-II) affected communities in Nakawa Division. It identified drivers, risk factors, effects, and needed interventions for prevention, reporting, and response, guided by the social-ecological model. The study employed a mixed-methods approach and a convergent parallel mixed methods design. Systematic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Quantitative data were collected from 148 respondents using a survey, while qualitative data were gathered from key informants and focus group discussion participants. Qualitative data were analysed manually using thematic analysis, while quantitative data were analysed using SPSS (version 20). Most participants were aware of KIIDP-II, but less than half knew about SGBV, which was often underreported due to cultural taboos and fear of jeopardizing the project. SGBV during land acquisition stemmed from ignorance, negative attitudes, societal norms, gaps in policies, and poverty. Respondents noted land acquisition increased SGBV, driven by lack of compensation, rising costs, unemployment, and family conflicts. Many didn't receive compensation since the project had no compensation component, but instead got reconstructed structures instead of cash. Land acquisition and resettlement were seen as primary SGBV risk factors, along with influx of workers, shifting power, and transport issues. The study concludes that several factors at individual and societal levels contribute to SGBV during land acquisition. The process can worsen vulnerabilities and increase SGBV when fair compensation and transparent negotiations are lacking. Risk factors are complex, stemming from land acquisition effects and social changes from infrastructure projects. Therefore, there is a need for increased community awareness of SGBV risks, prevention, and land rights, along with targeted empowerment for vulnerable groups, especially women. Establishing accessible grievance mechanisms is also crucial.
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    Test title 8th Jan now
    ( 2026) Mwesigwa, Test
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    An assessment of the national agricultural advisory services’ piggery project implementation in Buzaaya County, Kamuli District
    (Makerere University, 2025) Nawatti, Margaret
    The lives of many Ugandans are characterized by lack of access to various amenities like health services, education services, shelter, food. Many measures have been undertaken by the government to tackle the situation through implementing development interventions to ensure better wellbeing of Ugandans through improving the incomes of the people, and transforming their livelihoods. An example of Such interventions is the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) piggery project. This study thus, aimed to assess the implementation of the NAADS piggery project in Buzaaya county, Kamuli district – Eastern Uganda and its set objectives. In light of the New Public Management (NPM) theory, the piggery project was implemented by NAADS through sharing authority (decentralization) at the district, subcounty and village levels of the local government of Uganda. The application of the NPM principles in this project implementation would assure efficiency and effectiveness, accountability and would assist the government through NAADS better performance and thereafter realize its set objectives of the project. Data was collected using the NAADS pig beneficiary questionnaire that was semi-structured in nature. It was written in English, Luganda and Lusoga languages. In total, thirty-two (32) pig beneficiaries were interviewed from one county (Buzaaya) and from 6 sub counties in the same county. Five (5) key informants were interviewed with the use of an interview guide to get information. There was also use of an observation checklist to get information to validate information given by the pig beneficiaries. The participants in the study were selected by purposive non-random sampling. The project beneficiaries reported various selection processes for the project including; selection by the subcounty extension worker, selection by application process. There was also evidence that some beneficiaries that kept the pigs until selling time reported improvements in wellbeing as a result of the project while others reported otherwise.