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The Role of Civil Society in Preventing and Combating Corruption in Uganda. A Case Study of Nakawa Division Kampala

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY 1.1 Introduction This section provides a clear background to the study, statement of the problem, purpose, objective, research question, scope of the study and the significance. The definition of key words will also be incorporated in this section. 1.2 Background to the study Fighting corruption has emerged as a key development issue in Uganda. In the recent years more and more policy markers, businesses and civil society organizations, have begun to con...

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Water Management in Conflict Resolution: A Case Study of Karamoja

CHAPTER I 1.0 Introduction, Scarcity of water is a worldwide issue. The international community is worried that severe water shortages may actually ignite wars in the 21st century. Recognition has been made of a growing threat of international, regional, national and inter-ethnic disputes over water supplies. An entity that is becoming of great concern is semi-arid pastoral Africa that is prone to long periods of drought and famine leading to a scramble for common use pastoral resources such ...

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The Role Played by The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) In Ensuring Sustainable Environment Utilization in Uganda: A Case Study of Kamp Ala.

ABSTRACT This research will focus on the rol_e of National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in ensurin~ sustainable environment utilization in Uganda and _Kampala city in particular considering its success and challenges. It will begin by giving an introduction that defined generally the environment, NEMA and Sustainable Development or Utilization and gave their historical background internationally and at the national. The study will be carried out with an aim of establishing environm...

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Analysis of The Law Relating to Human Trafficking in Uganda in Comparison with Kenya and Tanzania.

ABSTRACT This research paper is conducted purposely to assess the law used by the governments of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania in their efforts to combat human trafficking both at the national and international levels. The paper goes ahead to show the different tactics used by human traffickers in the process of human trafficking; defines the legal framework for human trafficking at the regional, national and international level; the causes of human trafficking in three countries, and also the ...

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Comparative Analysis of the Laws Affecting Human Sacrifice in East Africa. A Case Study of Uganda, Kenya, And Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study compared the laws affecting human sacrifice in East Africa. It has considered the history of human sacrifice in the new Stone Age and current East African culture. The rationale based on different beliefs in east Africa, definition of witchcraft and the issue of cannibalism, believed to be closely related to human sacrifice. The has examined courts approach non the existence of doctors and practice of witchcraft. It has established how the laws have frustrated the judiciary...

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Critical Analysis On the Law Governing Mobile Money Banking in Uganda.

ABSTRACT This Research is aimed at the critical analysis of the laws governing mobile money banking, the relationships involved in mobile money operation there in, the regulatory concerns in the mobile money sector and the risks there in. The research also focuses on the challenges, loopholes and critics with in the mobile money sector and their possible solutions there into make mobile money a success. Furthermor,e Uganda’s mobile money has grown rapidly since its introduction in 2009 pro...

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A Critique of the Hire Purchase Act of Uganda 2009 And Possible Recommendations Thereof

ABSTRACT This study critiques the tile hire purchase Act 2009 of Uganda, by examining its various provisions m conjunction with the Hire Purchase Regulations of Uganda 2012; however, all this critical .tralysis will be based on the comparison of the Uganda lire Purchase Act 2009 with the Kenya Hire Purchase Act 51lfl. t~1d the purpose for 1ihis research is to put it to the attention of the Uganda legislators and the,_.t~er stakeholder the ambiguities, loopholes and the unrealistic that is un...

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An Examination of the Rule of Law in Uganda in Line with The Doctrine of Checks and Balance

ABSTRACT This research paper highlights the intersection of the law on the two broad widely applied and international recognized doctrines, the doctrine of Rule of Law and doctrine of Checks and Balances, the analysis is based on the Doctrine of Rule of Law in Uganda in line with the sister doctrine of separation of powers, the doctrine of checks and Balance in the governance of the Ugandan Government.

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The Development of Public Interest Litigation in The Promotion of Human Rights in Uganda

ABSTRACT The study analyzed the provisions in the various legislations and case law to establish their relevance and effectiveness in the promotion of human rights in Uganda. The researcher used a comparative analysis method to arrive at his conclusions inter alia that there is no effective legislative frame work for the institution of cases of public interest litigation on the promotion of human rights in Uganda as the country does not have a specific law on public interest litigation cases...

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An Analysis of the Role of the Legal and Regulatory Frame Work On Decentralization in The Social Economic Transformation of Uganda: A Case Study of Lwengo District

ABSTRACT The purpose of carrying out this research was to get tangible results and was guided by the assumption that decentralization has played a fundamental role in social economic transformation of Lwengo District. The main objective of this study was to investigate the role of the legal and regulatory frame work on decentralization in the social economic transformation of Uganda. And specifically, analyse the legal and regulatory frame work on decentralization in the social economic tran...

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Appraisal of the Effectiveness of Legal and Institutional Frameworks On Environmental Protection in Uganda

ABSTRACT This study will appraise the effectiveness of legal and institutional frameworks on environmental protection in Uganda, the study will examine the relevant laws enacted in Uganda on environmental protection, find out the challenges in the enforcement of environmental protection laws in Uganda and identifY any short-comings or gaps in the laws, making it difficult for environmental protection in Uganda. The study will be majorly desktop research. It will use both primary and secondar...

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Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty Among Customers of Centenary Rural Development Bank, Kabalagala Branch

Abstract  The study aimed at establishing the relationship between customer satisfaction, service quality and customer loyalty among customers of Centenary Rural Development Bank, Kabalagala branch. The study specifically intended to; (I) establish the level of customer satisfaction and service quality. (II) examine the level of customer loyalty and finding out the relationship of customer satisfaction and service qualit> with customer loyalty. A quantitative methodological approach was used...

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Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment: Impact On Human Rights Enforcement in Uganda

ABSTRACT The research paper discuss what torture is, the origin of torture, its historical developments, types of torture both in the ancient and modern, the research further goes on to discuss the illegality of torture citing treaties and convections that prohibit torture this include the UN Convection Against Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment, The Universal Declaration of Human rights the 1995 constitution of Ugru"lda all prohibit torture practices; however despite this co...

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Effectiveness of Uganda's Legal and Institutional Frame Work to Meet It's Regional and International Anti-Money Laundering Obligations. A Critique.

ABSTRACT. The study critically appraises the aspect of ML and the legal and institutional frame work of combating ML in Uganda in relation to the regional and international AML demands with the view of assessing the challenges, lacunas, and hindrances faced by the legal and institutional structure. The major objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the various laws in Uganda to meet the regional and international mandates. The study attempts to address four...

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Freedom of Expression: A Critical Analysis of Its Protection and Application to Women. A Case Study of Kampala Region

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction Freedom of expression of women can serve a multitude of functions: dissemination of information; expression of the will of the women and general ideas. 1 One of the most disputed areas in contemporary human rights law is that of Freedom of expression of women which begs a question: how far does this right extend particularly with the continuous cultural sensitivities and threats to national security exist. When freedom of expression for women or free speech provi...

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