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    360 degrees feedback, engagement and job performance among employees of Kampala Capital City Authority.
    (Makerere university, 2019-09) Babirye Nabatanzi, Harriet
    This study aimed at investigating the relationship between 360 degree feedback, engagement and job performance among employees of Kampala Capital City Authority This study was carried out using a Correlational research design which made it possible to explore the interrelationships between variables. questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents. The participants were all employees of KCCA and a total of 80 respondents participated in the study (both male and female). Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS), Pearson Correlation coefficient (r) was be used to test the relationships. As a result of this study, it was determined that there’re was a significant relationship between 360 degree feedback and employee engagement, there is a significant relationship between employee engagement and job performance and there is a significant relationship between 360 degree feedback and job performance. This implies that when employees at KCCA receive good quality feedback, it increases their engagement through dedication and absorption in work hence improving performance at work
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    3D estimation of strain and velocity in Bududa district using GNSS
    (Makerere University, 2021-12-07) Sseruwagi, Henry
    Landslides are defined as ‘the movement of a mass of rock, debris or earth down a slope’ and mostly constitute small, but sometimes frequent events affecting millions of people worldwide(Cruden, 1996). They are part of very many natural hazards that have affected people from time memorial others including earthquakes, avalanches and floods((Acar, 2010). Landslides in particular have been recorded for several centuries in Asia, Europe and Africa(De Graff et al., 1989) affecting millions of people worldwide(Mertens et al., 2016). Landslides monitoring studies are carried out mainly on one of the two main stages that is to say the strain and deformation stages. The strain stage is the stage where the actual ground deformation has not yet happened but the stress factors causing the deformation are present and thus deformation may happen any time. This helps to provide useful information on which areas are stressed the most and hence remedies are put in place. This report discusses the monitoring of these landslides using GNSS. It also presents strain tensors, rotation tensors, dialatation tensors that show the crustal movements during the time of GNSS observations. These were computed using a software called Geostrain which is an open source software running in MatLabs software.The report also shows the velocity motion of the district calculated using Trimble Business Center software.
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    3D weight tracker app
    (Makerere University, 2023-06) Otwani, Jonathan Innocent ; Kakooza, Kenneth ; Namukisa, Daphine ; Masolo, Derick
    Our modern sedentary lifestyle has resulted in unhealthy weight gain, which causes diseases like heart attack, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, obesity. World Health Organization (WHO) [1] suggests moderate intensity workout of at-least two and half hours of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity of seventy-five minutes for the adults aged between eighteen and sixty-four throughout the week. Weight tracking apps have become increasingly popular tools for individuals to monitor their weight and achieve their weight loss goals. These apps typically allow users to track their weight over time, set weight loss goals, and receive reminders and motivation to stay on track. However, many existing weight tracking apps are so manual that one has to input all the required requirements, which is a waste of a lot of time and tiresome. To address this issue, we have developed a 3D weight tracker app that utilizes advanced data analysis and numerical computations to provide users with tailored and simplified way of tracking weight, achieve their weight loss goals and be able to have their body parts measurements. Our app allows users to track their weight over time using a user-friendly 3D model of their body. This model not only displays the users current weight but also allows the user to visualize their progress towards their weight loss goals. In addition, our app utilizes the smart phone camera to capture the users full image of the body and will calculate the Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage basing on the data results from the processed image. We believe that our 3D weight tracker app has the potential to significantly improve the effectiveness of weight management for individuals seeking to achieve their weight loss goals. In this report, we will provide an overview of the features and functionality of our app, as well as the results of user testing and feedback. We hope that this report will serve as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to improve their weight management and overall health. The purpose of the current study is therefore to design and implement an android App that will be used to track weight loss amongst a group of successful weight loss maintainers. This study focused an App because smartphone apps are the most widely used tools in the general population.
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    5G powered public network with QoS optimized device to device communication
    (Makerere University, 2024-06) Abbe, Matsiko
    This project investigates D2D communication in SG public networks, focusing on identifying the optimal user equipment (UE) density for efficient resource utilization. We employ the OMNET++ simulation framework to analyze the impact of UE count (8, 100, 500, and 1000) on key performance parameters like latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss. Within OMNET++, we first develop a Network Description (NED) file to define the network components and their interactions. Subsequently, an initialization script configures the simulation environment, specifying parameters like UE density, mobility and network topology. Through graphical analysis of the simulation results, we determine the critical UE density threshold below which traditional cellular communication outperforms D2D communication in terms of QoS. Our findings establish this threshold, providing crucial insights for network design and resource allocation strategies in dense user environments. By identifying the crossover point, network operators can optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient communication under varying user densities. Our investigation into D2D communication within a 5G public network environment revealed significant performance improvements compared to traditional cellular communication across key QoS parameters like latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss. This finding held true for a range of user equipment (UE) densities, suggesting D2D communication's potential for enhancing network performance in scenarios with a high concentration of users. However, it's crucial to acknowledge the existence of a critical UE density threshold. Our results indicate that beyond this threshold, traditional cellular communication offer better performance. This highlights the importance of considering network density when implementing D2D communication.
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    5G-powered network with QoS-optimized devide to device communication
    (Makerere University, 2024) Anyirataca, Hamfrey Bill
    This project investigates D2D communication in 5G public networks, focusing on identifying the optimal user equipment (UE) density for efficient resource utilization. We employ the OMNET++ simulation framework to analyze the impact of UE count (8, 100, 500, and 1000) on key performance parameters like latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss. Within OMNET++, we first develop a Network Description (NED) file to define the network components and their interactions. Subsequently, an initialization script configures the simulation environment, specifying parameters like UE density, mobility and network topology. Through graphical analysis of the simulation results, we determine the critical UE density threshold below which traditional cellular communication outperforms D2D communication in terms of QoS. Our findings establish this threshold, providing crucial insights for network design and resource allocation strategies in dense user environments. By identifying the crossover point, network operators can optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient communication under varying user densities. Our investigation into D2D communication within a 5G public network environment revealed significant performance improvements compared to traditional cellular communication across key QoS parameters like latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss. This finding held true for a range of user equipment (UE) densities, suggesting D2D communication's potential for enhancing network performance in scenarios with a high concentration of users. However, it's crucial to acknowledge the existence of a critical UE density threshold. Our results indicate that beyond this threshold, traditional cellular communication offer better performance. This highlights the importance of considering network density when implementing D2D communication.
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    A client communication strategy for Mpigi women with disabilities association
    (Makerere University, 2026) Namayanja, Christine; Namulindwa, Sharifah; Wankwasi, Tom; Wereber, Manjer; Nakayiki Margaret
    This study examined the development of a client communication strategy for Mpigi Women with Disabilities Association. The main purpose of the study was to find better ways of sharing information, improving interaction, and strengthening communication between the association and its clients. Women with disabilities often face communication barriers such as limited access to information, poor feedback systems, lack of inclusive language, and dependence on unsuitable communication channels. These challenges reduce participation in programmes and affect service delivery. This study was guided by the need to improve client engagement and make communication more inclusive, clear, and effective. It focused on identifying the communication methods used by the association, the challenges experienced by clients, and the communication preferences of women with disabilities. The study also explored suitable communication channels such as community radios, face to face communication mostly for the deaf, community meetings helping mostly the physically impaired depending on accessibility and relevance. The study used a qualitative research approach to gather information from association members and leaders. The data helped to design a practical communication strategy that responded to the real needs of the clients. The expected outcome was a communication strategy that was simple, inclusive, and usable by the association. The study contributed to better information sharing, stronger client relationships, and improved participation of women with disabilities in Mpigi district.
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    A collection development strategy for the Uganda Prisons Service Murchison Bay Library
    (Makerere University, 2026) Ayebare, Samuel; Nabakka, Lauretta Kisakye; Muwanga, Caleb; Ainembabazi, Brenda and Nayebare, Christine.
    Aim of the Study This study aimed to develop a comprehensive collection development strategy for the Uganda Prisons Service Library, using Murchison Bay Prison, a unit of the Luzira Prison Complex, as a case study addressing the lack of a clear, standardized approach to building and managing collections across Uganda Prisons Service libraries. Objectives The study was guided by five specific objectives: to establish the information needs of inmates and staff, to examine current methods of selecting and acquiring library materials, to identify challenges affecting collection development, to develop guidelines for the selection and acquisition of materials and to recommend strategies for improving collection development within the Uganda Prisons Service library. A descriptive research design with a mixed-methods approach was adopted. Using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table, a sample of 342 respondents was drawn, through proportional stratified sampling combined with purposive and simple random sampling, from a study population of 3,121 inmates and staff at Murchison Bay Prison. Data was collected using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and document review, and were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) alongside thematic analysis of qualitative data. The questionnaire achieved a 93% response rate. The library reasonably met vocational, professional, and recreational information needs, but left notable gaps in educational and, particularly, legal information provision. Current selection and acquisition practices were partially user-centred, applying some documented criteria, but were undermined by inconsistent staff and inmate participation and weak vetting of donated materials. Collection development was significantly constrained by inadequate funding, the absence of a formal collection development policy, a shortage of trained personnel, and continued overreliance on unvetted donations. Respondents nonetheless expressed strong, near-unanimous support for needs-based selection, documented selection criteria, a formal acquisition policy, systematic cataloguing, and regular evaluation and weeding of the collection, alongside firm backing for increased funding, strengthened partnerships with NGOs and educational institutions, and phased digital resource integration. The study concluded that Murchison Bay Prison library already has the stakeholder support and informal groundwork needed to sustain a formal strategy. Building on its findings, the study developed a set of collection development guidelines and a five-year Collection Management Strategy (2027–2032) covering selection and acquisition policy, subjectspecific collecting priorities, donations handling, weeding, and governance and monitoring arrangements. It recommends that the Uganda Prisons Service adopt a written collection development policy, secure sustained funding, recruit and train qualified library personnel, formalise partnerships with NGOs and educational institutions, and introduce offline digital resources appropriate to the prison security environment.
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    A comprehensive social media policy for Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board Library
    (Makerere University, 2026) Kobutungi, Samantha; Nakizito, Diana Faith; Nassozi, Belinda Kirabo; Sanyu, Belithalee and Nambattya, Tendo Karen
    The increasing adoption of social media in libraries and cultural heritage institutions has transformed the manner in which information is disseminated, services are promoted, and users are engaged. However, despite these developments, many institutions continue to experience challenges related to the governance and management of their social media platforms. The Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board Library is one such institution where social media is actively utilized but lacks a comprehensive social media policy to guide content creation and administrative responsibilities. The aim of this project was to develop a comprehensive social media policy for the Library. Specifically, the project sought to examine the current social media practices at the library, identify the key requirements of an effective social media policy, develop a comprehensive social media policy and lastly to implement the developed policy. The project adopted a qualitative research approach using a case project method. Data were collected from ten purposively selected participants comprising library staff, social media personnel, top management, and library users. Semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and document review were employed as the primary data collection methods. The collected data were analysed thematically to identify recurring patterns, institutional practices, governance gaps, stakeholder expectations, and policy requirements. The project findings established that the library primarily uses Facebook and TikTok to disseminate information, promote library programmes, publicize cultural heritage activities, communicate institutional announcements, and engage with users. However, social media management was found to be largely informal, with no documented policy to guide content approval, communication standards, user engagement, staff responsibilities, monitoring, or policy compliance. The study further established that stakeholders considered clear governance structures, standardized content management procedures, defined roles and responsibilities, ethical and legal compliance, staff capacity building, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and continuous policy review as essential requirements for an effective social media policy. Based on these findings, the project developed a comprehensive social media policy comprising a mission statement, policy objectives, scope, governance structures, content management procedures, staff responsibilities and policy review procedures among others. The developed policy provides a structured framework for the strategic, ethical, consistent, and accountable use of social media within the Library. The project concluded that the implementation of the developed social media policy strengthens institutional communication, enhances stakeholder engagement, and supports the effective promotion and preservation of Buganda's documentary and cultural heritage through digital platforms.
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    A contrastive study of color terms in Chinese and English [汉英颜色词的对比研究 ——以乌干达汉语学习者为例]
    (Makerere University, 2026) Ssekisambu, Travor
    With the advancement of globalization, communication between different languages has become increasingly frequent, and the relationship between language and culture has attracted growing attention. As one of the basic vocabulary categories, color terms not only describe the objective world but also carry rich cultural connotations and cognitive significance. This study takes Chinese and English color terms as the object of analysis and conducts a systematic comparison at the lexical, semantic and cultural-cognitive levels, while exploring its applications in teaching Chinese as a foreign language through empirical research. In terms of methodology, this study adopts literature review, comparative analysis, and empirical methods including questionnaires and corpus analysis to investigate the usage patterns of color terms and learner errors. The results show that Chinese and English color terms share certain commonalities at the lexical level but differ significantly in semantic extension and cultural symbolism. Chinese color terms tend to carry stronger cultural symbolism and fixed metaphorical meanings, whereas English color terms rely more heavily on specific contexts. Learners commonly exhibit negative transfer from their mother tongue, mainly manifested as semantic misunderstanding and pragmatic misuse. This study suggests that in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, more emphasis should be placed on cultural explanation of color terms, and a combination of contrastive and contextual teaching approaches should be adopted to enhance learners’ intercultural communicative competence. The findings not only deepen the understanding of the relationship between language and culture but also provide a reference for the practice of Chinese language teaching. Keywords: color terms; Chinese-English comparison; cultural differences; language cognition; teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
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    A critical analysis of criminal liability under Ugandan Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap 97: a case study of Uganda’s digital lending sector
    (Makerere University, 2026) Oyua, Chris Charles.
    This study examined the effectiveness of Sections 35 to 39 of the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap 97 in regulating criminal liability within Uganda‟s digital lending sector. The study specifically assessed the extent to which the Act establishes individual and corporate liability for unlawful processing of personal data, the enforcement challenges faced by the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), the deterrent effect of sanctions provided under the Act, and how Uganda‟s criminal enforcement model compares with the administrative enforcement framework under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design using a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews and secondary legal analysis. Data was collected from key informants including officials from the PDPO, the Criminal Investigations Directorate, the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority, the Judiciary, and selected digital lending companies. The findings reveal that while Sections 35 to 39 of the Act provide a strong legal foundation for criminal liability in data protection, enforcement remains limited due to institutional, technological, and jurisdictional challenges. The PDPO faces difficulties in investigating offshore and anonymous digital lenders, as well as, evidentiary constraints in prosecuting digital offences. Although sanctions under the Act, including imprisonment and fines, demonstrate strong legal deterrence in principle, their practical effectiveness is weakened by low monetary penalties and limited enforcement intensity. The study further finds that Uganda‟s enforcement model is more punitive compared to the GDPR‟s administrative approach, which prioritises compliance and corrective enforcement. The study concludes that although Uganda‟s legal framework under the Data Protection and Privacy Act in regulating criminal liability within Uganda‟s digital lending sector is robust in design, its effectiveness depends on strengthened institutional capacity, clearer regulatory guidance, and improved enforcement coordination. Recommendations include strengthening PDPO capacity, clarifying consent standards, enhancing cross-border enforcement mechanisms, and adopting a more balanced enforcement pyramid combining administrative and criminal measures
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    A critical analysis of the regulatory framework and safety standards governing atomic energy development in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2026) Kobusingye, Diana.
    Uganda has identified nuclear energy as a strategic component of its long-term energy mix to support industrialization, economic transformation, and the attainment of Vision 2040. In pursuit of this objective, the Government has established legal and institutional structures, including the enactment of the Atomic Energy Act cap 154 and the establishment of the Uganda Atomic Energy Council. However, the development of nuclear energy presents significant safety, environmental, human rights, and governance challenges that require a robust regulatory framework and effective institutional capacity. This study critically analyses the regulatory framework and safety standards governing atomic energy development in Uganda. Specifically, it examines the evolution of Uganda’s nuclear energy programme, analyses the legal and regulatory framework governing atomic energy, assesses the institutional capacity for nuclear regulation, and identifies the reforms necessary to strengthen Uganda’s preparedness for nuclear energy development. The study is grounded in Sustainable Development Theory and Risk Regulation Theory and employs a doctrinal legal research methodology complemented by comparative analysis of selected African jurisdictions, namely South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana. The findings reveal that while Uganda has made notable progress in establishing a legal and institutional foundation for atomic energy development, significant gaps remain. The Atomic Energy Act cap 154 was primarily designed to regulate radiation sources and does not comprehensively address critical issues associated with nuclear power generation, including reactor safety, radioactive waste management, emergency preparedness, nuclear liability, public participation, and environmental protection. The study further finds that the Uganda Atomic Energy Council faces challenges relating to regulatory independence, technical expertise, and institutional capacity. Although Uganda is party to several international nuclear and environmental instruments, many international safety standards have not yet been fully incorporated into domestic law. The study concludes that Uganda is not yet fully prepared, legally or institutionally, to safely develop and regulate a nuclear power programme. It recommends comprehensive legislative reforms, strengthening of regulatory independence and capacity, enhanced emergency preparedness mechanisms, improved environmental safeguards, and greater alignment of domestic legislation with international nuclear safety standards and human rights obligations. These reforms are essential to ensure that Uganda’s pursuit of nuclear energy is undertaken in a safe, sustainable, and accountable manner.
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    A database-driven academic records management System for Kakungulu Memorial Secondary School Kibuli
    (Makerere University, 2026-06-13) Kizito, Shukrah Bidin
    This project focused on the design and development of a Database-Driven Academic Records Management System (ARMS) for Kakungulu Memorial Secondary School Kibuli (KMSSK). The study was motivated by challenges associated with the existing academic records management practices, which relied heavily on paper-based records, spreadsheet applications, manual report compilation, and physical filing systems. These practices resulted in delayed access to information, data inconsistencies, excessive administrative workload, poor data security, and limited coordination among departments. The project was guided by four objectives: to examine existing academic records management practices and their limitations; to identify requirements for developing a database-driven academic records management system; to develop the database-driven academic records management system; and to test and validate the developed system. A mixed-methods case study approach was adopted. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, observation, and document review involving administrators, teachers, students, and parents. A total sample of three hundred thirty-one (331) respondents was targeted, while eleven respondents successfully participated, yielding a response rate of 93.6% Findings revealed that the existing records management environment was fragmented and inefficient, leading to delays in records retrieval, increased risks of human error, weak data security, and difficulties in monitoring student performance. Stakeholders expressed the need for a centralized system capable of supporting student registration, attendance management, marks processing, report generation, role-based access control, parent access, and efficient records retrieval. The study also identified critical non-functional requirements including security, usability, scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance. Based on these requirements, a centralized database-driven system was designed and developed using a three-tier architecture comprising presentation, application, and database layers. The system incorporated modules for student registration, attendance management, academic records processing, grade computation, report generation, user management, parent access, and audit logging. System testing and validation confirmed that the developed solution effectively improved records accessibility, data accuracy, security, and administrative efficiency. Usability testing indicated that the majority of users found the system easy to use and capable of supporting academic records management with minimal assistance. The developed system successfully addressed the limitations of the existing practices and provides a practical, reliable, and scalable solution for academic records management at KMSSK
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    A detailed field project report about the Semliki basin in Ntoroko District, Albertine Grabben.
    (Makerere University, 2026) Kisombo, George.
    This report presents the findings of a field study conducted between 8th and 19th June 2025 in the Semliki Basin, located within the Albertine Graben of the East African Rift System (EARS), Ntoroko District, southwestern Uganda. The study was carried out by third-year students of the Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience and Production programme at Makerere University, under the coordination of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies. The Semliki Basin is a half-graben rift structure covering approximately 1,200 km², bounded by the Rwenzori Mountain escarpments to the southeast, Lake Albert to the north, and the Semliki and Lamia rivers to the west. Fieldwork focused on the Kichwamba, Kisegi Hill, Kibuku roadcut, Turaco well sites, and Sempaya Hot Springs, employing methods including stratigraphic logging, structural measurements, grain size analysis, paleocurrent determination, facies analysis, and geophysical data interpretation. Basement lithology consists primarily of high-grade Proterozoic metamorphic rocks including granite gneisses, migmatites, and quartzites, which are heavily jointed and fractured. Overlying these basement rocks are seven Miocene-to-Recent sedimentary formations; the Kisegi, Kasande, Kakara, Oluka, Nyaburugo, Nyakabingo, and Nyabusosi formations; comprising sandstones, siltstones, mudstones, conglomerates, and clays deposited in fluvial, deltaic, and lacustrine environments. Structural analysis revealed NE-SW-trending normal faults, joints, foliations, and folds consistent with the extensional tectonics of the Albertine Graben. Primary sedimentary structures including cross-bedding, laminations, ripple marks, and mud cracks were used to reconstruct paleocurrent directions and depositional environments. Geophysical studies, including Bouguer gravity anomaly maps, total magnetic intensity maps, seismic section interpretation, and petrophysical wireline log analysis from the Turaco 1, 2, and 3 wells, confirmed the basin's asymmetric half-graben architecture and the presence of hydrocarbon-bearing intervals. The Semliki Basin demonstrates all the critical elements of a viable petroleum system: lacustrine source rocks with significant organic content (Kasande Formation), porous and permeable sandstone reservoir rocks (Kisegi Formation), impermeable clay top seals, and structural and stratigraphic traps associated with the basin's fault architecture. Evidence of active oil generation is provided by the Kibuku oil seep, while the Sempaya Hot Springs in the Buranga Geothermal Field indicate elevated geothermal gradients that accelerate source rock maturation. Overall, the Semliki Basin holds substantial potential for hydrocarbon exploration, warranting continued geological and geophysical investigation.
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    A double-edged sword? Implications of EFRIS as a tool for VAT compliance among small and medium enterprises
    (Makerere University, 2025) Nsemere, Evelyn Angella
    This study explores the effects of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) in Uganda on Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); with a specific focus on the implications of EFRIS compliance for consumer behaviour. Introduced to enhance transparency and ease VAT compliance, EFRIS has some benefits like improved record keeping for businesses and real-time VAT reporting. However, the findings indicate that the system still grapples with issues like the increase in operational and compliance costs, which leads to an increase in the price of consumption and, consequently, consumer pushback. The study highlights the circular effect wherein compliance burdens on traders spread to consumers and ultimately discourage formalisation and compliance. Comparative studies with the Tanzanian, Ethiopian and Rwandan regimes indicate the importance of taxpayer sensitization, gradual implementation and technological infrastructure readiness by the government. The paper finally gives recommendations for policy reforms including better training, flexible enforcement approaches and infrastructure support by the government to ensure EFRIS achieves its intended purpose without straining consumers and jeopardizing SME growth.
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    A field study project report of the Semliki Basin in the Albertine Graben of Western Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2026) Meen, John Maper
    This project report provides an in depth of the Field exercise (geologic and stratigraphic logging) carried out in the Semliki basin of the Albertine graben. The main objective was to obtain field training on how to collect and interpret stratigraphic, petrographic, sedimentologic and structural data; which are very important in hydrocarbon exploration. The other objective is to identify the facies and depositional environments. The materials that were used in the field include; grain size scale, tape measure, Jacob staff, compass, hand lens and a geological hammer. The basement lithologies identified include; granitic gneiss and migmatite while sediment lithologies observed include sands and clays. The Semliki basin is composed of both primary and secondary structures. The primary structures observed include; planar bedding, mudcracks and stratification while secondary structures were joints, folds, foliations, quartz veins and faults. The general trend of these structures was found to be in NE-SW direction that was consistent with tectonic forces that affected the Semliki Basin. The facies and basin analysis revealed three depositional environments; lacustrine, fluvial and deltaic that occurred in the Semliki basin basin. Sedlog software was employed to generate group Flog and a combined log for the different groups. Through geophysical studies Semliki basin, sedimentary basins were identified through analysis of magnetic and gravity the datasets using GeoSoft/Oasis Montaj software. Techlog software was also used to analyze well log data from Turaco-2 well which revealed gas filled sand formation. The findings from the field exercise reveal a good potential for hydrocarbons in the Semliki basin through presence of good quality reservoir sands, potential lacustrine clay source rocks, traps and migrating pathways formed by the structural and stratigraphic deformation of this basin.
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    A love that fades script
    (Makerere University, 2026) Turinawe, Lourens
    A Love That Fades is a dramatic film script that examines the breakdown of a marriage caused by infidelity, dishonesty, and emotional neglect. The story follows Ketra and her husband Fredrick, whose relationship is strained by Fredrick’s secret affairs and irresponsible behavior. The script opens in their bedroom, where a simple request for Fredrick’s car exposes deeper conflict and mistrust. A flashback reveals Fredrick spending the night with another woman in a hotel while Ketra waits at home. When he returns late, he lies about working overtime, but Ketra confronts him with signs of his betrayal, including the scent of another woman’s perfume. Their arguments highlight the emotional distance between them and Fredrick’s lack of respect for his wife’s efforts and loyalty.At Fredrick’s workplace, his friend Gerald questions his immoral conduct andwarns him of the consequences of cheating. Despite this, Fredrick continues his deceptive lifestyle. The climax occurs when Fredrick phones Ketra to falsely claim an emergency meeting so he can meet another woman. In response, Ketra announces her decision to leave the marriage and return to her family, inviting him to her traditional introduction ceremony the following day. Shocked by the possibility of losing his wife, Fredrick drives recklessly and is involved in a serious accident. Gerald rescues him and rushes him home, where they find the house empty except for Ketra’s letter. Overcome with guilt and despair, Fredrick collapses and is taken to hospital. The script presents a moral lesson on the destructive effects of betrayal and the emotional cost of taking love and trust for granted.
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    A meta -analysis of the impact of competency-based curriculum implementation on secondary school student academic performance, Kampala.
    (Makerere University, 2026) Nakato, Benita. Najjuma. Angel.
    The present research conducted a meta-analysis of the impact of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation factors on secondary school student academic performance in Kampala, Uganda. The population consisted of research conducted on this subject between 2015 and 2026 across countries implementing CBC frameworks. This study employed a Quantitative Meta-Analysis design by combining the results of multiple empirical studies and educational reports to examine the effect of four CBC implementation factors: teacher training, ICT resource allocation, instructional material availability, and classroom density, on student academic performance. A total of 19 studies and educational reports were included in the analysis, encompassing cross-sectional studies, comparative research, and national tracking surveys. Summary statistics, regression models, publication bias assessments, tests for small-study effects, and multivariate meta-regression models were estimated. Based on systematic sampling approaches, standardized mean differences (Cohen's d) were computed using the random effects model in STATA 15.0. The computed results indicate that CBC implementation has a positive overall impact on academic performance (effect size d = 0.618, p < 0.05). However, the effect varies significantly across implementation factors. Teacher training showed the strongest positive effect (β = 1.24, p < 0.001), followed by ICT resource allocation (β = 0.69, p < 0.001) and instructional material availability (β = 0.58, p < 0.01). Classroom density demonstrated the strongest negative effect (β = -0.64, p < 0.001). Results revealed high heterogeneity (I² = 97.3%), indicating substantial variation in implementation effectiveness across different school settings. These findings have important implications for educators, policymakers, and school administrators in Uganda. The study demonstrates that while CBC implementation shows promise for improving academic outcomes, success critically depends on addressing structural bottlenecks in teacher preparation, technology infrastructure, curriculum materials distribution, and classroom capacity management. Key recommendations include: (1) scaling direct teacher training beyond the current 35% to achieve at least 90% coverage, (2) prioritizing ICT infrastructure investments in resource-constrained schools, (3) establishing equitable textbook distribution systems, and (4) implementing classroom decongestion strategies. The study provides valuable empirical foundations for future research and policy formulation, emphasizing that curriculum reform success requires integrated systematic support rather than isolated interventions.
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    A micro-foundational analysis of skilled emigration, institutional determinants, and sectoral productivity in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2026) Owembabazi, Napoleon.
    The international migration of skilled labor, or "brain drain," represents a significant developmental challenge for Uganda, where heavy investments in education often fail to yield expected domestic economic returns. This study provides a micro-foundational analysis of the determinants of skilled emigration and its perceived impact on sectoral productivity and economic growth in Uganda. Guided by human capital and endogenous growth theories, the research sought to identify key economic, institutional, and professional drivers of migration and assess whether their effects are perceived as negative, compensatory, or mixed. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a cross-sectional survey administered to a sample of 261 Ugandan nationals at the pre-departure stage for overseas employment. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires on digital platforms and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in Stata. Findings reveal that while large wage differentials remain a primary driver, institutional factors— including governance quality and perceived domestic labor market failures—significantly influence migration intentions, particularly among the youth (under 25). Despite the "chronic shortages" of personnel in critical sectors like healthcare and STEM, respondents generally held a "nuanced perspective" on the economic impact of their departure. Median negative impact scores were relatively low (1.5 to 1.7 on a 5-point scale), suggesting a strong belief in the "beneficial brain drain" hypothesis where remittances and diaspora networks mitigate the direct loss of human capital. The study concludes that skilled emigration in Uganda is driven by a domestic environment that fails to effectively absorb and reward merit-based skills. It recommends that the Ugandan government prioritize institutional reforms, merit-based recruitment, and sector-specific retention packages—especially for healthcare and STEM professionals—while developing frameworks to harness the potential of the diaspora for national development.
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    A model for pricing and profit evaluation of a unit linked insurance education assured savings plan
    (Makerere University, 2026) Nakiryowa, Nicholeta
    This dissertation report gives details of an actuarial pricing and profit testing model for a seven year unit linked education assured savings plan designed for the Ugandan market. The proposed product allows parents to choose their desired education benefit based on expected school fees from which a sum assured is calculated. Regular contribution are then invested in a unit-linked fund and in the event of death, disability or maturity, the defined sum assured is payable. The product offers the benefit in the form of an annuity of the parents choosing; a quadrimestrial payment, paid three times a year in case of occurrence of unexpected events. The model uses key assumptions including a 16.4 risk discount rate, 3% inflation rate, 15.4% unit fund growth rate and 15% non-unit fund growth rate plus mortality and disability rates. It uses a 30 year old female and a quadrimestrial contribution of UGX 1,000,000 which gives a sum assured of UGX 12,113,801 as the base. These give rise to a premium of 910,068 annually. The results show that premiums vary with age and gender, with the male premiums being initially higher at younger ages but a crossover happening at between age 47 and 48 were female premiums increase more sharply. Profit testing shows that the product achieves profit margins of 5.7 to 5.8% for younger policy holders but falls to about 1% at age 65. Sensitivity analysis also shows that profitability is affected by changes in risk discount rate and expenses. This report therefore recommends that pricing should consider age related risk and expense loadings into pricing to improve the profitability of the product for older policy holders and maintain its long term viability.
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    A model for pricing and profit testing of a conventional credit insurance for individuals
    (Makerere University, 2026) Mwendeze, Desire. Marion
    This project’s objective was to design a conventional credit insurance product for individuals that get loans in Uganda, which pays the individual’s outstanding loan amount upon death or permanent disability. Individuals that acquire loans, especially large loan amounts, face challenges of paying the loans especially in the event of permanent disability or death as it leads to financial burden transferred to family members or even loss of assets given in as collateral. The policy modelled has two decrements; death and disability. Assumptions have been made to aid in pricing and profit testing the model. The profit margins over different ages and policy terms have been computed and the principle of equivalence has been used to calculate the premiums. Python 3.13.9 and Microsoft Excel were utilized to build the pricing and profit testing models. Results show that the ideal terms for the policy are three to six years, covering both male and female lives between ages of 25 and 60. Premiums tend to increase with age and profit margins tend to decrease with policy terms. This product is priced to ensure premiums are affordable for low-income earners so as to promote inclusivity and consequently promote poverty alleviation. Additionally, sensitivity analysis was carried out to determine the effect of changes in certain assumptions on the profit margin. The results, show that the interest rate, mortality, expenses and commission affect the profit margin. A key challenge for this product is distribution to the customers and way of paying premiums in the most economical way. I suggest that insurance companies work with SACCOs and banks to distribute the product to customers and also use mobile money services to pay premiums.