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Water management in conflict resolution: a case study of Karamoja
(Kampala International University, School of Law, 2003-07) Nakayenga, Lydia
A social - legal analysis of the voluntary and involuntary resettlement of the Bakiga in Kibaale district
(Kampala international University, School of Law, 2005-07) Katushabe, Prossy
A review of the laws regulating tobacco cultivation and consumption in Uganda
(Kampala International University, School of Law, 2006-11) Niwagira, Bright
Uganda ratified the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in June 2007, and passed the Tobacco Control Act (2015) in September 2015 in compliance with (WHOFCTC) which requires signatories to pass local legislations aimed at controlling tobacco use in their states. Tobacco Control Act, 2015 is the primary law regulating tobacco cultivation and use in Uganda. However, there are some existing laws that lend limited support to tobacco control efforts, but these have not been effective. For example: The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, under article 39 that provides for a right to a clean and health environment, The National Environment Act 1996, in section 58(!), The Public Health Act (!964), section l3(a) and section !3(b), The National Environment (control of smoking in public places) Regulations 2004, Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006, Uganda standards 313; 2002 among others. Despite the existence of some tobacco control related laws and smoke free regulations, enforcement has remained the biggest challenge for agencies mandated to bring them to bear. There is very little awareness among the general Ugandan public of the existence of these laws, but even more worryingly, amongst statutory bodies such as the Judiciary, District authorities and the Ugandan Police Force. Some owners of public places do display 'No Smoking' signs on their premises, but this is only as far as they are willing to go. The tobacco industry in Uganda continues to advertise, promote and sponsor activities aimed at increasing demand for tobacco products especially amongst the youth. The Global Youth Tobacco Survey ' (GYTS, 2007) indicates that overall 15.6% of !3- 15 year old students have smoked cigarettes. The rate among boys that have used tobacco is significantly higher (19.2%) than among girls (!!.2%). There are, however, some gains noted as tobacco advettising is less explicit than it was previously. For instance, there are virtually no billboards advertising tobacco products, although Point of Sale (POS) violations do stand out prominently. The findings of this repmt on Uganda's compliance with the FCTC with specific regard to Articles 8 and 13 on "protection from exposure to second-hand smoke" and "tobacco advertising promotion and sponsorship (TAPS)" respectively, suggests that there are glaring gaps in the implementation of the Convention that Uganda ratified in June 2007.
The levying of excise duty (sin tax) and its implications: the case study of Uganda
(Kampala international University, School of Law, 2007-01) Mohamed, Omary
The Doctrine of rule of Law and Independence of Judiciary in Uganda: Are-Look at Col.Kiiza Besigye's Trial.
(Kampala International University, School of law., 2008-05) Kisubi, Columbus
Group conflict and peaceful resolution: an overview of alternative dispute resolution in Kenya.
(Kampala international University, School of Law, 2008-05) Kinyanjui Murigi, Henry
Challenges of implementing the right to vote in Uganda: a case study of the 2001 and 2006 presidential and parliamentary elections, Rubaga Division - Kampala.
(Kampala International University, School of Law, 2008-07) Sserwadda, Patrick; G.
This research seeks to analyze the right to vote and the extent, to which it is implemented in Uganda. Reference will be made to 2001 and 2006 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The research also analyses whether the elections were free and fair as required by the law. Emphasis will be made basically in Rubaga Division of Kampala District. Further analysis on whether the conduct of elections conformed to the international set standards in the various relevant Conventions and Declarations shall be accorded consideration
Efficacy of the Existing Legal Regime in the Effective Protection of Copyright in Uganda.
(Kampala International University, School of law., 2008-11) Rubui, Faith Wagaturi
The abuse of gender equality in Juda Sub county, South Sudan
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2009) Chol, Mamer Chol
Enforcing the right to a clean and hea thy environment in Kenya: Is the law up to the task?
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2009) Mwangi, Jack Benson
Electoral Processes and the Future of Democracy in Uganda: A case of 2006 Presidential and Parliamentary Election Petitions.
(Kampala International University, School of law., 2009-05) Asire, Martha
The 2006 Presidential and Parliamentary elections were marred with voter disenfranchisement, vote rigging, violence and bribery. The outcome precipitated court battles for both presidential and parliamentary elections. This study was conducted to assess the electoral processes and the future of democracy in Uganda. This included: analyzing the legal, policy, institutional and electoral processes of 2006. The findings of the study indicate that the 2006 elections had several irregularities in the conduct of the polls. These included deployment of soldiers on polling stations, intimidation of supporters, and manipulation of voters' registers, which denied a number of people from voting. The study recommends that several reforms be undertaken: They include;- Overhaul of the composition of the Electoral Commission, denying election offenders to participate or re-run in bye-elections, following their conviction. The study also emphasized a need to enhance freedom of the media, and proper vetting of presidential and parliamentary candidates. Security forces should not be permitted to participate in election processes, Universal suffrage, checks and balances between judicial and legislative branches. The civil society organisations should be vibrant watchdogs over electoral processes. V
The protection of rights of juveniles in the criminal justice system in Kenya
(Kampala international international: School Of Law, 2009-05) Viola, Muthoni Wakuthii
The objective of this research is mainly to expose current abuses of the rights of juvenile offenders in order to ensure conformity with international treaties and conventions. Having recognized that there are efforts towards achieving the protection• of the rights of juvenile offenders, it was discovered that much still needed to be done. The methodology used is library research, achieved through the analysis of books, reports and newspaper/magazine articles. Data was also sourced from the internet. The findings of this research were that abuses of the rights of juvenile offenders include beatings during arrest, torture during questioning of the offenders to extract a confession. Other abuses are that the children are often remanded together with adults, thus exposing them to hardened criminals and to other forms of physical, emotional and sexual abuse by the older criminals. Many of the children are tried in adult courts since their ages are rarely ascertained at arrest to ensure that they are tried in children courts. Violations of the rights of juvenile offenders also include arbitrary detention, denial of bail, disregard of legal assistance and intimidation. The ideal situation of having the juveniles' parents present during their questioning is more often than not disregarded. The children are often detained for necessarily long periods under dehumanizing conditions, which include poor feeding, lack of medical care, poor sanitation and bedding, not being allowed to bathe or play and being infested with insects. This research recommended several measures to uphold the rights of juvenile offenders within the criminal justice system. These include the training of law enforcement persom1el and other stakeholders in the system in dealing with juvenile cases. Further it has been proposed that there be prohibition of the use of brutal force during arrest by police and prosecution of crimes so-related so as to challenge the culture of impunity. Other recommendations include that there should be established child protection units in police stations and placement of trained child protection officers at police stations. There is need to ensure that children are diverted from police stations and courts since the focus is more on rehabilitative rather than retributive justice. Detention should be for the shortest time possible and the law should impose certain limits on the periods of detention and ensure that remand homes are only a temporary measure. Other recommendations include that children should not be mixed with adults both in remand and committal. There should be prohibition of physical and sexual abuse of the children by older inmates and staff. This can be done by having strict measures to deal with cases of abuse. Conditions in remand homes should be improved, for instance overcrowding. It was discovered that the poor conditions in remand centers often lead the children to plead guilty so as to avoid being taken back there. It has also been noted that there is need to establish more juvenile courts around the country and to train more magistrates to specifically handle juvenile cases. There should be systematic and diligent efforts to establish the ages of young person’s appearing before court so that juveniles' cases are heard in the juvenile courts. Cases of children in need of care and protection should be distinguished from criminal cases and free legal assistance provided for those accused of crimes.
Design and implementation of a database management system case study: sports view hotel
(Kampala International University,School of Computing and Information Technology, 2009-05) Nandawula, Maria
The use of ICT offers great opportunities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency Of many businesses in the processes of caring out many transactions and in the processes disseminating information. Information and communication technologies can make great contributions to the improvement of business and the handling and management of information. This has made many companies that deal in a number of businesses to adopt ICT use. Unfortunately, few individuals or companies are willing to adopt to ICT because of ignorance and lack of adequate finances to start up computer systems. This is attributed to the huge sums of money that is needed to put up an information system making the adoption of information and communication technology in areas related to hotel industry far slower than other sectors like the banking sector. This study therefore assessed how the adoption of! CT in the hotel business can facilitate access, dissemination and enhance better storage, retrieval, update and management of information with maximum safety hence improving on the time needed to processes a particular piece of information. However the use of ICTS comes along with its own challenges different to particular cases which must be addressed if any benefits are to be realized. Lack of clear information systems, low knowledge about computer and poor financing of the department are the major set backs to the use of I CT .Information systems in Sports view Hotel is majorly Manuel. It also depends on people to transfer information from one place to another and from one office to another. Problems like delay in the flow of information, difficulty in allocating information are a common phenomenon as a result decisions can be made basing on inadequate and inaccurate information. This research therefore shows that a lot is to be done both b the government and the private sector in order to get maximum value out the adoption of ICT.
A research on the topic: Women and property rights in Uganda in post 1995
(Kampala international international: School of Law, 2009-07) Mathai, Sammy Maina
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The effectiveness of the law protecting children against child labour: a case study of Kampala central, and it's out skirts, Kampala district
(Kampala International University, Faculty of Law, 2009-08) Mpasa E., Ivan
Protection of minority shareholders in a private company:
(Kampala International University, School of Law, 2009-12) Ng’ang’a, Leah. Njeri
The aim of the study was to investigate whether minority shareholders in private companies are accorded the protection they deserve in the day to day running of the company affairs. The specific objectives of the study were to; a. To identify the role of shareholders in a private company. b. To evaluate the relationship between the majority and minority shareholders in a Private Company c. To establish the importance of protection of minority shareholders in a private company d. To identify the steps that can be taken to improve the protection of minority shareholders in Private companies The study covered the concern of protection of minority shareholders in private companies in Kenya and Uganda, chapter one included the introduction, background of the study statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance and scope of’ the study. The methodology and literature reviews. Chapter two featured the statutory measures put in place to ensure that minority shareholders are afforded full protection
Enforcing the right to a clean and healthy environment in Kenya: is the law Up to the task
(Kampala international international: School of Law, 2009-12) Benson, Jack K. Mwangi
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Protecting civilians in Darfur under international humanitarian law
(Kampala international international: School Of Law, 2009-12) Beja, Nduke Beja
The armed conflict in Darfur between Sudanese armed forces, their affiliated militia and various rebels, has inflicted unspeakable consequences upon civilians, their villages, towns, homes and other civilian objects (in particular relief assistance). The international community, including Sudan, has made and is still making various efforts to secure peace and to stop violations of humanitarian principles in Darfur, including the controversial referral of some cases to the ICC and the deployment of peace keepers which constitute the main features of the responses. Scholarly focus has been on the criminal side of the issue. This research deals with the international humanitarian law principles relating to the protection of civilians in the conflict. It examines the nature of the conflict, the applicability of principles of international humanitarian law to the crisis in Darfur and weaknesses and strengths, if any. The legal issues raised by the international community in response to the conflict in relation to physical protection f civilians and the duties of the parties to the conflict to comply with IHL principles in carrying out their activities. It is argued that while the primary responsibility to stop violating civilian immunity rests on the warring parties there, and the regional approach to prevent widespread IHL violations in Darfur may have some obvious advantages, the nature of the concerns at issue necessitates a concerted, adequate and timely global action to prevent further atrocities on the ground. The research concludes with some suggestions which may help further prevent armed violence against civilians.
The law of succession in relation to women rights in Uganda:
(Kampala International University, School of Law, 2009-12) Nyamwata A., Lindah
Status of Unlawful Combatants and Their Protection under International Humanitarian Law
(Kampala International University, bachelors degree of laws, 2009-12) Otiende, Abraham
The phenomenon of terrorism has brought so many challenges to International Humanitarian Law. This dissertation analyses the provisions of International Humanitarian Law which prohibit acts of terrorism and the legal issues raised by responses to terrorist acts, i.e. by counter-terrorist operations or, as politicians and the media have come to call it, "the war on terrorism". It has considered the views of various scholars regarding the status of so-called "unlawful combatants" and the controversy arising from their treatment after capture. With the US on the one hand arguing that they torture of the unlawful combatants is not prohibited under IHL because these unlawful combatants are, as it were, outside the protections of the laws of war. The ICRC on the other hand argues that there is no intermediate status. While all the debate goes on allegations of torture in detention centres in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay are on the increase. The dissertation has, in line with these allegations, examined the US legal issues concerning torture and other forms of mistreatment of prisoners held by the united states in the "global war on terror" and from the armed conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. It has also examined the initial response of the executive branch of the US government to the allegations of torture, efforts by the US Congress to address these concerns, and the role of the US courts. Finally, it has considered whether IHL is adequate to deal with the phenomenon of terrorism.

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