http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/218 2026-04-07T22:59:59Z 2026-04-07T22:59:59Z Acio, Susan Okello http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1626 2025-04-14T10:26:36Z 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z

An assessment of the effects of Teachers’ industrial action on pupils’ rights to education in selected government primary schools in Soroti municipality Acio, Susan Okello The research was set to assess the effects of teacher’s industrial action on the pupil’s right to education in Soroti Municipality. It specifically sought to examine the causes of the industrial action, ways in which the industrial action affects pupils’ right to education and sustainable means of mitigating industrial action and its effects in Soroti Municipality. The research employed random sampling technique to select the primary schools and communities from where eighty one (81) respondents were selected; questionnaires and interviews were employed to draw information from respondents. The findings showed that the incessant industrial action by Uganda National Teachers Association has disrupted the academic calendar of primary schools and this has affected pupils’ academic pursuit and performance, 71.6% of the respondents have experienced the industrial actions and 51.6% admitted that UNATU industrial actions have had negative influence on their academics. Almost sixty percent 59.5% believed that government can find a lasting solution to the problems of UNATU industrial action through prompt and rewarding dialogue that grants the request of UNATU in a timely manner. The study suggests and recommends that pupils should engage themselves in tutorial classes or self-study during the industrial action to keep them abreast with academics at resumption, their parents or guardians should ensure that they encourage the learners engagement in academic activities rather than domestic chores while the strike lasts, the members and the executives of UNATU should employ other industrial dispute resolution strategies to express their grievances rather than embark on indefinite industrial action which obviously paralyses pupil’s academics. The Ugandan Government should also employ the method of prompt dialogue and grant the requests of UNATU in time to prevent erosion and total breakdown of the educational sector. Dr. Denis Musinguzi

2018-10-01T00:00:00Z Kananura, Obed http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1595 2025-04-14T10:28:19Z 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z

An assessment of the impact of child abuse & neglect on the attainment of the child’s formal education Kananura, Obed This study investigated and described the Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect on the Attainment of the Child’s Formal Education in Rubaga Division. The study was conducted with the guidance of research questions such as; what are the different forms of child abuse and neglect in Rubaga Division, how do these different forms of child abuse and neglect affect the child’s attainment of formal education and what recommendations should be suggested for an effective child protection system in Uganda. The research study adopted a quantitative and qualitative research design. The study addressed a problem in which it was observed that even though government through its ministry of gender, labor and social development has put in place institutions like that of probation officer, local council vice chairperson, police officer in charge of children affairs and laws like children’s act, penal code act all aiming at curbing the problem of child abuse and neglect, the problem still exists in Rubaga division and Uganda at large. From the study, it was discovered that arriving at school late is one of the effects of child abuse and neglect in Rubaga Division .Findings also indicated that absenteeism is another indicator of child abuse and neglect. The study recommends that the government should sensitize communities on the rights of their children and how child abuse and neglect can affect their children’s attainment of formal education. Government should also increase on the funding of education sector especially in Universal Primary Education Schools. Ssentongo Jimmy Spire

2014-09-01T00:00:00Z Tumwesigye, Robert Bob http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1590 2025-04-14T10:27:46Z 2014-07-01T00:00:00Z

The effectiveness of the child protection mechanisms against abuse in Wakiso District; A case study of Nangabo sub-county Tumwesigye, Robert Bob This study considers child protection as a set of services designed by both government and other stakeholders to protect children and young people who are underage and to encourage family stability. The central aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the child protection mechanisms against abuse in Wakiso District, a case study of Nangabo Sub-county. The researcher sought to find out the child protection mechanisms in place in Nangabo Sub county, identify the challenges/gaps that exist within the different child protection mechanisms, ascertain the extent to which the mechanisms in place have been effective and also assess the challenges facing NGOs and other stakeholders involved in the fight against child abuse. A total of 91 respondents were interviewed and these included children, community leaders, NGO/government workers implementing child protection mechanisms, local police, religious leaders and politicians. Primary data was collected by the use of face to face interviews, FGDs, questionnaires and key informant interviews. The researcher found out that there are several child protection mechanisms in place and these mechanisms are being implemented by NGOs in the area, local police, community development officers, local councils, magistrates’ courts and elders. These mechanisms face a lot of challenges ranging from economic to social challenges. Majority of the respondents (over 57.2%) said the existing mechanisms were not effective but some of the respondents appreciated the role played by these systems. My conclusion is that it is not effective to address child protection as a separate and stand-alone issue given its linkage with other areas, it is vital to consider the protection aspect of any issue being considered. As a recommendation, there is need to put children at the centre of protecting their rights by making them take the lead and also enhance these mechanisms so as to make them more effective. Turyahabwe Charles

2014-07-01T00:00:00Z Chelangat, Emily http://dissertations.umu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1584 2025-04-14T10:27:33Z 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z

The impact of the right to education in the livelihoods of fishing communities: case study Kasenyi landing site Chelangat, Emily The study is about an assessment of the impact of the right to education in the livelihoods of fishing communities. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of research, and it was a case study research on the fishing community of Kasenyi Landing Site (Wakiso, Uganda). Its objectives were to examine the state of the right to education which looked into the aspects of availability, accessibility, acceptability and adaptability in education and the findings show that in fishing communities, education is below the ranking required when talking about the right to education. The study also investigated the effects of education in the livelihoods of fishing communities and found out that there are aspects of livelihoods that actually improve by education while education plays a negative effect in other aspects of livelihoods. Finally, the study sought remedies to the negative effects of the right to education which included community awareness, adoption of a human rights based approach to education and a supportive legislative framework. The findings revealed that education is below the standards that the right to education defines in for an education, the right to education has a positive impact on the livelihoods of fishing communities and that the key remedies to the negative effects of the right to education go back to a government provision of free public education. Nakyejwe Christine; Nakyejwe Christine

2014-08-01T00:00:00Z