The Impact of Immigration on Somali Culture in Uganda, A Case Study of Kisenyi-Mengo
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2016-09
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Kampala International University, Colleges of humanities and social sciences
Abstract
The research carried out on “The impact of immigration on Somali culture in Uganda, Kisenyi
mengo” was aimed at establishing Somali culture in Kisenyi, Uganda. The focus of the research
also analyzed the socio-economic needs of the Somali immigrants in Uganda. The investigation
was also based on the metrics relevant to the rights of the Somali immigrants and the effective
mechanisms required safeguarding their educational and fundamental human rights. The theories
relating immigrants rights violations including the Malthusian theories provide the basis for
analyzing the literature review. The theoretical framework establishes the specific immigration
considerations and cultures that directly relate to Somali immigrants.
The method that was used to carry out the research was based on exploratory approach and this
involved using descriptive survey as an ideal method of getting relevant information that pertains
the culture of the Somali immigrants in Uganda. The sampled size was rationed to 60 households
which included families and the individual Somali people. The sampling was by randomized
means and this was aided by differences in the respondents’ classes. The instruments used in the
research varied according to both the respondents’ age and level of education. The questionnaires
were used to gel information fl~om an informed class of respondents while oral interviews
fbcused on both the students and the uneducated households. The data was analyzed by using
relevant coding procedures.
The findings of the study showed that culture is an important factor among Somali immigrants. it
also found out that the significance ol the core oh~ectives relative to Somali immigrants explored
core attributes which reflected existing impacts of Somali culture of the overall concept pf social
interaction in Uganda.
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A Research Report Submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Bachelor Degree of Public Administration and Management of Kampala International University.
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Immigration, Somali Culture, KIsenyi-Mengo