UCU Digital Institutional Repository(UCUDIR)
Welcome to the Uganda Christian University Digital Institutional Repositoy (UCUDIR). This is the University's official Institutional Repository. It aims to collect, preserve and showcase the intellectual output of staff and students of UCU. This growing collection of research includes peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, working papers, theses, and more.
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- This is a collection of Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations submitted in electronic format to the Uganda Christian University.
Recent Submissions
Assessing the Mandate of Uganda Parliament Museum
(Asbat Publishers, 2026-03-12) Ronard Akampamaani
The Uganda Parliament Museum plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Uganda's parliamentary heritage. This study assessed the museum's functionality in fulfilling its mandate, focusing on its role in the information flow of Parliament, its intended users and their expectations, the nature and use of its collections, and opportunities for improving its utilization methods. Using a mixed-methods research design, the study employed interviews, questionnaires, and observation to gather qualitative and quantitative data. The population of the study comprised of Parliamentarians, students and general public. The sample size of 70 respondents clustered as (Parliamentarians-120, students -12 and General public-18) was used in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS v.20 software, while content analysis was used for analysis of qualitative data. Findings revealed that the Uganda Parliament Museum significantly contributes to the information flow within Parliament by preserving legislative history, supporting research, and fostering public engagement. It serves diverse users, including parliamentarians, researchers, students, the general public, and international visitors, with expectations ranging from educational resources to insights into Uganda’s democratic evolution. However, gaps were identified in civic education programs and digital accessibility. The museum houses a rich collection of historical documents, artifacts, and parliamentary records, though repetitive content and limited digital preservation were noted as areas needing improvement. Current utilization methods, such as exhibitions and educational programs, were deemed effective but could be enhanced with technological innovations and expanded public engagement. Proposed strategies included digitizing archives, introducing interactive and thematic exhibits, launching mobile museum initiatives, and enhancing civic education programs. These interventions aim to modernize the museum, improve accessibility, and expand its impact on various stakeholders.
Effective use of Church land in St. John's Cathedral - Kabarole, Diocese of Ruwenzori, 2020-2025
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-03-05) Elly Wilson Kamurungi
In the last decades, the church as an institution worldwide has used its land as centers of mission and evangelism to the world and developing to high economic heights. This accomplishes God's intended purpose following the biblical view that God is the creator and the ultimate owner of land, although man was given the responsibility to manage, steward and care of it on behalf of God. Moreover, the concept of Land is then aligned to the spiritual and universal inheritance through the life and works of Jesus Christ. This shapes the church's understanding in taking a more comprehensive and conclusive approach in using its land. The church is to steward its land responsibility, while watchfully preparing for God's kingdom. This study was focused on examining the Effective use of church land in St. John’s Cathedral parish – Kabarole, Ruwenzori diocese, 2020-2025. The pilot study was taken and the outcomes were used to create research instruments which were employed to collect data from the field. The objectives were; to analyze the Biblical perspective on land, to examine the impact of Land use on the Mission of St. John’s Cathedral parish - Kabarole, and identifying the possible ways for effective land use for St. John’s Cathedral parish - Kabarole. A mixed-methods approach which combined both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis was employed. The population with a total of 30 respondents were selected for this study including the clergy, church leaders, lay readers, estates manager within and around St. John's Cathedral parish - Kabarole as well as other selected members of the congregation, using purposive sampling and simple random. Data was collected using researcher-administered questionnaires from the proprietor, in-depth interviews and document analysis. Findings from the study indicated that God is the creator and ultimate owner of land. As stewards of land, St. John’s cathedral parish – Kabarole is effectively using its land to achieve its mission through fostering spiritual and social transformation. The study also found out that the majority of respondents acknowledged that the parish is ensuring that land is used to fulfill of holistic mission. Drawing from the biblical perspective and theological scholarship on land, it was acknowledged that using land effectively fulfills man's role as a faithful steward. The researcher concluded that land is a big factor in achieving the church's mission. Effective use of church land aligns to the biblical perspective of stewardship following God's rule. It was recommended that the Churches should be assisted to achieve the full potential of land in fulfilling God's purpose and mission on earth. The research uniquely contributes to the land policy, and land management in the church by providing further evidence on the effective use of church land. The findings support the biblical perspective (Genesis 1:28-29) which teaches that through man’s dominion over the earth, he is responsible for productivity and sustainability of land as a steward.
Assessing the Mandate of Uganda Parliament Museum
(Uganda Christian University, 2026-03-12) Ronard Akampamaani
The Uganda Parliament Museum plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Uganda's parliamentary heritage. This study assessed the museum's functionality in fulfilling its mandate, focusing on its role in the information flow of Parliament, its intended users and their expectations, the nature and use of its collections, and opportunities for improving its utilization methods. Using a mixed-methods research design, the study employed interviews, questionnaires, and observation to gather qualitative and quantitative data. The population of the study comprised of Parliamentarians, students and general public. The sample size of 70 respondents clustered as (Parliamentarians-120, students -12 and General public-18) was used in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS v.20 software, while content analysis was used for analysis of qualitative data. Findings revealed that the Uganda Parliament Museum significantly contributes to the information flow within Parliament by preserving legislative history, supporting research, and fostering public engagement. It serves diverse users, including parliamentarians, researchers, students, the general public, and international visitors, with expectations ranging from educational resources to insights into Uganda’s democratic evolution. However, gaps were identified in civic education programs and digital accessibility. The museum houses a rich collection of historical documents, artifacts, and parliamentary records, though repetitive content and limited digital preservation were noted as areas needing improvement. Current utilization methods, such as exhibitions and educational programs, were deemed effective but could be enhanced with technological innovations and expanded public engagement. Proposed strategies included digitizing archives, introducing interactive and thematic exhibits, launching mobile museum initiatives, and enhancing civic education programs. These interventions aim to modernize the museum, improve accessibility, and expand its impact on various stakeholders.
Financial Resource Mobilisation and Academic Program Viability in Private Universities: Evidence from Fort Portal City
(East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2026-03-04) Stephen Agonzibwa; Joel Yawe Masagazi; Stephen Kyakulumbye
This study examined how resource mobilization practices influence the viability of academic programs in private universities located in resource-constrained regional contexts, using evidence from Fort Portal City, Uganda. While private universities play a critical role in expanding access to higher education, empirical evidence on how governance- and relationship-based resource strategies sustain academic programs at the sub-national level remains limited. Grounded in Resource Dependence Theory, Resource Governance Theory, and the Institutional Capacity Model, the study assessed the influence of stakeholder engagement, partnership effectiveness, and financial resource mobilization on academic program viability.
defined in terms of sustainability, relevance, quality assurance, staffing continuity, and curriculum resilience. An exploratory sequential mixed-methods design was employed, involving qualitative interviews with senior university leaders and managers, followed by a survey of academic and administrative staff across the two private universities operating in Fort Portal City. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that partnership effectiveness is the strongest predictor of academic program viability (β = 0.437, p < 0.001), followed by stakeholder engagement (β = 0.259, p = 0.006) and financial resource mobilization (β = 0.230, p = 0.002). Together, these factors explain 25.2% of the variance in academic program viability. Qualitative evidence reinforces these results, revealing heavy dependence on tuition fees, governance rigidities, and the central role of external partnerships in sustaining specialized and practice-oriented academic programs. The study concludes that academic program viability in regional private universities is shaped less by the volume of financial resources and more by governance quality, partnership functionality, and institutional capacity to deploy resources strategically. Practically, the findings underscore the need for formalized partnerships, decentralized resource governance, and capacity-building strategies tailored to the realities of private universities operating outside major metropolitan centers.
Forms of Social Support Received by Family Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia in Sub-saharan African Urban Settings: An Integrative Review of Literature
(Routledge, 2023) Winfred Naamara; Justus Twesigye; Wilson Winstons Muhwezi; Sherphard Chidarikire
An integrative review was conducted to identify and describe forms of social support received by family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Sub-Saharan African urban settings. Sub- Saharan African region comprises of 49 countries and covers the area of the African continent that lies south of the Sahara. A search was performed in data bases of PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL, and resulted in a total of 1,155 articles which were screened for inclusion, and 20 articles remained for review. Findings revealed that family caregivers received social support of different forms with emotional social support being the most frequently received. Findings provide essential insights that can be used by mental health practitioners and policy makers for strengthening social support networks for family caregivers in urban settings.