Mesharch W. Katusiimeh holds a PhD from Wageningen University, MA degree in Public Administration and Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (Political Science) from Makerere University Uganda. With a research interest in local and urban governance, public private partnerships and the politics of African development, Dr. Katusiimeh has contributed chapters to academic books and articles to refereed journals.

Dr. Katusiimeh has served as a consultant for the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) as well as other national and international organizations resulting into working papers that have been published. Dr. Katusiimeh has also worked as Vice Chancellor Ankole Western University. He has also previously served in senior management positions at Uganda Christian University and Makerere University Business School Dr. Katusiimeh currently works as Associate Professor – Governance in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Kabale University.

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Qualifications

  • PhD 2012 (Urban Governance) Wageningen University, the Netherlands.
  • PhD Thesis: “Public and private provision of Solid Waste Management in Kampala”.
  • MA 2004: Makerere University: M.A in Public Administration and Management
  • BA 2000: Makerere University: BA Social Sciences

Research Interests

  • Political Science & African Politics
  • Public Administration
  • Government and Politics in Africa
  • Public Policy Formulation & Management
  • Urban Politics and Governance
  • Administrative Law
  • Comparative Political Systems
  • Politics of Financial Management

Publications

Katusiimeh, M.W. & Wamara, K.C . (2025) . Self-competence and preparedness in implementing the Parish Development Model in Uganda: Voices of Parish Chiefs and Community Development Officers. . African Journal of Development Studies (AJDS), 5(3). London: , pp. 217-234
Naris Ninsiima Assoc. Prof. Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh Dr. Godfrey Barigye Dr. Chrisostom Oketch . (2025) . Inclusive Management Decision-Making for the Effective Governance of Urban Central Markets: A Case Study of Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets – Southwestern Uganda . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, [online] Volume 8(2), pp. 145-159. Available at: https://journals.eanso.org/index.php/eajass/article/view/3034
Naris Ninsiima Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh Dr. Chrisostom Oketch Dr. Godfrey Barigye . (2025) . Avenues for Stakeholder Participation in the Effective Management of Public Markets in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), [online] Volume 9(4 April 2025), pp. 6016 - 6029. Available at: https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/avenues-for-stakeholder-participation-in-the-effective-management-of-public-markets-in-urban-areas-a-case-study-of-kabale-and-mbarara-central-markets/
Naris Ninsiima, Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh, Dr. Chrisostom Oketch, Dr. Godfrey Barigye . (2025) . Levels of Stakeholder Participation in Urban Central Market Planning Process: A Case Study of Kabale and Mbarara . Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, [online] Volume 13(04), pp. 68-75. Available at: https://saspublishers.com/article/21943/
Abel Mucunguzi , Mesharch Walto Katusimeh , Chrysostom Oketch , Robert Kakuru, Macklean Ahabwe . (2025) . STRENGTHENING ETHICAL VALUESAND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE: CITIZEN-LED STRATEGIES IN THE GREATER KIGEZI SUB-REGION OF UGANDA . International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh (PhD), Chrisostom Oketch (PhD) & Abel Mucunguzi (PhD) . (2024) . Ethical Dilemmas and Their Impact on Accountability in Local Governments: A Study of the Greater Kigezi Sub-Region in Uganda . East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 7(2), pp. 256-268
Dr. Zamokuhle Mbandlwa, Assoc Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch. Walto . (2024) . Enhancing Local Governance through Community-Driven Participatory Decision-Making: A Case Study in Kabale District, Uganda. . Library Progress International, 44(4), pp. 857-869
Mesharch Katusiimeh, Ashura Jackson, David Manyerere, John Michael Edoru, Hawa Mpate . (2024) . Implementation of Quality Assurance Systems in East African Public Universities: A Preliminary Assessment . International Journal for Quality Assurance Volume, 7(1)
Anne Mette Kjaer . (2022) . NOMINATION VIOLENCE IN UGANDA’S NATIONAL RESISTANCE MOVEMENT . African Affairs, [online] Volume 120479(120). London: , pp. 177-198. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/afraf/article/120/479/177/6217450
Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh Boaz Nabimanya . (2022) . The neglected governance challenges of solid waste management in Uganda: Insights from a newly created City of Mbarara . African Journal of Public Governance and Leadership, 1(3). Kabale:
Mesharch Katusiimeh, Boaz Nabimanya and Derick Komwangi . (2022) . The neglected governance challenges of solid waste management in Uganda: Insights from a newly created City of Mbarara . African Journal of Governance and Public Leadership (AJoGPL), [online] Volume 1(3), pp. 28-41. Available at: https://ajogpl.kab.ac.ug/index.php/1/article/view/37/23
Prof. Mesharch Katusiimeh (PhD) . (2021) . Increasing educational inequality is a time bomb . The Daily Monitor, [online]. Available at: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/increasing-educational-inequality-is-a-time-bomb-3515848
Prof. Katusiime Mesharch Walto . (2021) . Secondary schools’ selection exercise needs overhaul . The New Vision, [online]. Available at: https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/109603
Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh Donna Harris . (2020) . Public administration and corruption: a comparative case study of the police services in Ghana and Uganda . In: Adam Graycar, Handbook on Corruption, Ethics and Integrity in Public Administration. London: , pp. 255-273. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781789900903/9781789900903.00027.xml
Donna Harris and Mesharch Walto Katusiimeh . (2020) . Chapter 19: Public administration and corruption: a comparative case study of the police services in Ghana and Uganda . In: , pp. 255–273. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781789900903/9781789900903.00027.xml
. (2020) . Corruption in the times of COVID-19: An Open letter to President Museveni . Red Pepper, [online]. Uganda: Red Pepper Editorial. Available at: https://redpepper.co.ug/2020/04/katusiimeh-rwebiita-27-4-20/
. (2020) . Home schooling or crisis learning? . Daily Monitor , [online]. Uganda: . Available at: https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/Education/688336-5529350-rqyb4l/index.html

Projects

Anne Mette Kjær - Aarhus University Denmark, Mesharch Katusiimeh - Kabale University, Constantin Simba REPOA - Tanzania May, 2024 → May, 2029
Dr. Mary Baremirwe Bekoreire, Assoc Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch. Walto, Dr. Oketch Chrisostom January, 2024 → January, 2026
Dr. Oketch Chrisostom, Assoc Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch. Walto, Assoc Prof. Mucunguzi Abel June, 2023 → December, 2024
Dr Nathan Nshakira; Mesharch W. Katusiimeh September, 2020 → September, 2021
Assoc. Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch. Walto, Nathan Nshakira April, 2020 → April, 2023

Supervision

PhD Students Supervision

  1. Naris Nisiima 2020/A/Phdpam/2944/W Stakeholder Participation And Management Of Public Markets In Urban Areas In Southwestern Uganda: A Case Of Kabale And Mbarara Central Markets

 

  1. Henry Tiharihondi 2020/A/Phdpam/2945/W Conflict Management Approaches And Strikes In Higher Educational Institutions Of Uganda: A Comparison Of Selected Private And Public Universities In Uganda. 2020/A/Phdpam/2945/W

 

  1. 2023-2027 Evas Kemigisha Investigating the Potential of Integrating Coomunity Governance Arrangements in Maternal Health Care Service Delivery in Uganda. PhD student at Ghent University in Belgium

 

Supervision – Master Thesis (To Completion At Kabale University)

 

  1. Nabaasa Barnabas Regno: 2018/Mappm/1555w Administrative Management Practices And Service Delivery In Selected Non-Governmental Organizations In Kabale District: A Case Study Of Kabale Municipality. A Dissertationsubmitted To Faculty Of Economics And Management Sciences In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For Award Of Master Of Arts In Project Planning And Management Of Kabale University
  2. Ainembabazi Tricia 2020/A/Pam/2601/W Community Participation And Development Planning In In Local Governments In Southwestern Uganda. A Case Of Nyarushanje Sub-County, Rukungiri District. A Research Dissertation Submitted To The Department Of Governance, Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Degree Of Master Of Public Administration And Management Of Kabale University
  3. Alex Baingana 2021/A/Mapam/2096/W Human Resource Practices And Employee Retention In Local Governments In Uganda: A Case Of Kabale District Local Government. A Research Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For The Award Of A Masters Degree In Public Administration And Management Of Kabale University
  4. Deo Kajura Tibanyendera. Adopting Positive Selection Technology And Improving Seed Quality In Smallholder Potato Farmers In South-Western Uganda. A Dissertation Submitted To The Directorate Of Higher Degrees And Research In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Masters Of Arts Degree In Development Studies Of Kabale University
  5. Mugisha Godfrey 2019/A/Pam/043/W Human Resource Management Practices And Employees’ Retention In Local Government In Uganda: A Case Study Of Kisoro District Local Government A Dissertation Submitted To The Directorate Of Postgraduate Training Of Kabale University In Partial Fullfilment Of The Requirements For The Award Of A Degree Of Master Of Arts In Public Administration And Management Of Kabale University
  6. George William Okello 2019/A/Mpam/001/W Teacher Transfers Andacademic Performance Of Learners In Uganda. A Case Of Government Aided Primary Schools In Kalaki District. A Dissertation Submitted To The Directorate Of Postgraduate Training In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of A Masters Degree In Public Administration And Management Of Kabale University
  7. Saviour Niwasasira 2021/A/Mme/2108/W Emyooga Programme And Job Creation In Kabale District, Uganda. A Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfilment For The Award Of A Master’s Degree In Monitoring And Evaluation Of Kabale University
  8. Asanasio Mukobi 2022/A/Mapam/0102/W Impact Of Protected Wildlife Areas On The Welfare Of Households In Communities Surrounded By Queen Elizabeth National Park, Albertine Escarpment, Kasese. A Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfilment For The Award Of A Master’s Degree In Public Administration and Management Of Kabale University
  9. Byakatonda Methodius, 2022/A/Mapam/0029/W The Contribution Of Micro Finance Institutions On People’s Social Welfare In Kanungu District: A Case Of Kidefise Sacco. A Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfilment For The Award Of A Master’s Degree In Public Administration and Management Of Kabale University
  10. Kamugisha Henry 2022/A/Mapam/0137/W Challenges Facing The Implementation Of Parish Development Model: A Qualitative Study From Kabale Municipality. A Dissertation Submitted To The Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfilment For The Award Of A Master’s Degree Public Administration and Management n Of Kabale University

 

Presentations

 Travel and Presentations in Professional Conferences 

  1. Pretoria South Africa: Conference Organized By The African Union And The Independent Electoral Commission Of South Africa March 2003 Under The Theme “Elections And Democratic Governance In Africa”.
  2. Durban South Africa: International Political Science Association General Assembly.
  3. Ethiopia: East African Sub-Regional Conference Organized By Codesria October, 2004, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  4. Uganda: International Cultural Studies Workshop, Makerere University, Kampala: Presented A Paper Entitled. “The Role Of Civil Society Organizations In Promoting Liberal Democracy In Uganda.”
  5. Kenya: Conference Organized By The Catholic University For Eastern And Southern Africa May 2006, Nairobi Kenya Under The Theme “The Impact Of Globalization On African Economies.”
  6. Uganda: Drainage And Sanitation Workshop Kampala, 7 – 9 July, 2008, Makerere University Kampala. Phd Workshop On Waste Management, Arusha Tanzania. Tanzania: Research Methodology Workshop Organized By Organization Of Social Science Research In Eastern And Central Africa, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.
  7. Uganda: International Association Of Schools And Institutes Of Administration (Iasia) Annual Conference On The Theme “Enhancing Efficiency, Effectiveness And Equity In Public Service Delivery: Challenges, Opportunities And Good Practices, Kampala Uganda.
  8. Ethiopia: Young Scholars Winners Workshop. Presented A Paper Entitled “The Participation Of Private Sector In Solid Waste Management In Kampala, Adis Ababa Ethiopia (20th – 25th November 2011, Organization Of Social Science Research And Eastern And Southern Africa (Ossrea).
  9. Tanzania: Sanitation And Swm Workshop. Presented A Paper Entitled “Public And Private Provision: Policies And Economics Of Solid Waste Management In Uganda.” Arusha Tanzania (August, 2011) At A Workshop Organized By The Provide Project On Urban Environmental Infrastructures In East Africa.
  10. Uganda: Cso Consultation Meeting To Discuss The Proposed Eac Vision Group 23rd August 2011, Fairway Hotel, Kampala, Organized By The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (Fes).
  11. Uganda: Eastern Africa Political Youth Leagues Workshop: I Presented A Paper Entitled “Civil Society And The Media; A Dialogue For Democracy Consolidation” Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi, Kampala, 24-26th August 2011, Kampala, Uganda.
  12. Uganda: Symposium Of Multiparty Politics In Uganda: I Presented A Paper Entitled “The Participation Of The Civil Society In Uganda’s Multiparty Political System” Organized By The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (Fes) 29th November 2011.
  13. Uganda: Scientific Publishing And Academic Paper Writing: Paper Presented To Uganda Martys University, Nkozi, Faculty Of Science, December 15th 2011.
  14. Kenya: Learning And Teaching That Transforms The World: Leading The Campaign To Change Education For 21st Century 20th – 25th March 2012, Scott Christian University, Machakos, Kenya.
  15. Belgium: Matchmaking Event Governance Forum Brussels Belgium 7 – 10th May 2012 Vlir-Uos University Development Cooperation With Support From The Belgian Development Cooperation.
  16. Botswana: American Political Science Association (Apsa) Africa Workshops 14th – 29th July 2012 In Botswana Under The Theme “Local Communities And The State In Africa”
  17. Uganda: Reflection Retreat On Religion, Rights And Peace Fellowship (Rrpf) 6-7th September 2012, Kampala Uganda. 2013. Kenya: Case Study Teaching And Curriculum Development Workshop Organised By Pasgr, Nairobi Kenya March And July 2013.
  18. Germany: Steering Committee Meeting Master Of Research And Public Policy Group And Workshop On Case Study Teaching, Berlin Germany, April 2013.
  19. Switzerland: Workshop On The Politics Of Domestic Resource Mobilization In Developing Countries, May Geneva Switzerland, May, 2013.
  20. United States Of America. Training In Research Methodology At The Institute For Qualitative And Multi-Method Research, Syracuse University, New York State. June 2013.
  21. Kenya: Faculty Development And Leadership Training Seminar August 12-16, 2013: Lukenya Getaway, Nairobi, Funded By The International Association For The Promotion Of Christian Higher Education Seminar In Kenya (Iapche).
  22. Kenya. Political Economy Of Universal Social Protection Policy Uptake In Africa, Organized By Partnership For African Social And Governance Research (Pasgr), Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
  23. Uganda. Financing Social Protection In East And Central Africa: Learning From Experiences. Entebbe, Uganda.
  24. 2015. Fourth General Assembly Of The Association Of African Public Services Commissions (Aapscoms) 6th To 11th April In Livingstone, Zambia. Presented A Paper Entitled:The African Union Agenda 2063: A Critical Enabler For Professional Ethical Public Administration Across The African Continent.
  25. The International Anti-Corruption Summer Academy (Iacsa) Luxemberg Austria. 2017. Academic Expert Meeting Of The Education For Justice (E4j) Initiative Mauritius Funded By Unodc.
  26. Unodc. Education For Justice (E4j) Expert Group Meeting Primary Education Vienna, 8 To 10 February 2017.
  27. Unodc Expert Workshop For University Lecturers, Accra, Ghana, 19-21 February 2019.
  28. University Of Oxford Uk. Travel Grant For Writing And Publishing A Book Chapter And Editing A Book On Corruption And Public Administration.
  29. Kampala. South Western Regional Forum Meeting. Embassy House Kampala Ggaba Road. Funded By Usaid.
  30. Kampala. Project On Security, Peace And Development In Uganda By Human Rights And Peace Centre Makerere University. City Blue Hotel.
  31. Mukono: Attended A Conference And Presented A Paper To Head Teachers And Deputy Head Teachers Of Church Of Uganda Founded Schools Organized By Church Of Uganda Higher Education Institutions Association: Presented A Paper Entitled @Management Of Schools In The Covid19 Era”.
  32. 2023 Iringa Tanzania Visiting Professor University Of Dar Es Salaam Muce Iringa
  33. 2025 Cape Town South Africa 10th Postgraduate Conference At The University Of Stellenbosh

 

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Work Experience

2019 – Present:
Associate Professor, Department of Governance & Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kabale University.

2018 – 2019
Senior Lecturer Department of Leadership and Governance Makerere University Business School.

2017 – 2018.
Vice Chancellor Ankole Western University.

2014 – 2017
Senior Lecturer Department of Leadership and Governance Makerere University Business School.

2012- 2016
Vice Chairperson & Steering Committee Member: Partnership for Africa and Social Governance Research (PASGR) Education Wing.

2007 – 2014
Head of Department Public Administration & Governance, Uganda Christian University.

2010 – 2014
Senior Lecturer Department of Public Administration and Governance Uganda Christian University.

2004 – 2010
Lecturer Department of Public Administration and Governance Uganda Christian University.

2002 – 2004.
Assistant Academic Coordinator: Uogonzi Summer School Program University of Dar es salaam. Tanzania.

2002 – 2004
Teaching Assistant Department of Political Science and Public Administration Makerere University.

Visiting Scholar Experience

2023/2024 Visiting Professor at The University of Dar Es Salaam Mkwawa College Of Education Campus Sponsored By The Inter-University Council Of East Africa

2019 – Visiting Researcher University of Oxford Uk Centre For The Study Of African Economies Blavatnik School Of Government Sponsored by The Afox Catalyst Grants

2016 – Visiting Senior Researcher University Of Antwerp Belgium Funded By The South Initiative Project Vlir-Uos

2015 – 2016 Visiting Lecturer At International Leadership University (Ilu) Burundi Sponsored By The Inter-University Council Of East Africa.

2002 – 2004. Assistant Academic Coordinator: Uogonzi Summer School Program By Makerere University, University Of Nairobi & University Of Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania.

External Service & Community Engagement

  1. Vice Chairperson South Western Regional Development Forum: The South Western Uganda Regional Development Forum (Swrdf) Derives Its Legitimacy From The 1995 Constitution Of Uganda And Uganda’s Decentralization Policy Framework (1992), The Local Government Act – Cap 243 (1997 As Amended), National Planning Authority Regulations (2018) And The Companies Act No.1 Of 2012. Swrdf Was Created With The Objectives Of: Defining Regional Development Priorities, Challenges And Competitive Advantages; Driving New Investment Opportunities Within The Region And Promoting Locally Led And Locally Owned Development.
  2. 2011 – Up To Date. Member Of Board Of Trustees. Africa Challenge Foundation: A Youth Led Organization Dedicated To Promotion Of Good Governance And Integrity
  3. 2017 – Up To 2023. Chairperson Board Of Governors Nganwa High School Government School – Located In Sheema District.
  4. 2014 Up To Date – Founder/Chair Board Of Directors, Rwebiita Preparatory School – Sheema District.
  5. 2016 Up To Date – Member Of The Diocesan Synod And Council Member Of West Ankole Diocese
  6. 2020 Up To Date – Member Of The Rotary Club Of Kabale
  7. 2022 Up To Date – Active Member Of St Phillips Estates Church Kigezi Diocese.
  8. 2013 – 2015. Steering Committee Member Religion, Rights And Peace Fellowship, Religion, Rights And Peace Fellowship At The Human Rights And Peace Centre, School Of Law, Makerere University.
  9. 2022 – External Examiner School Of Postgraduate Studies Nkumba University.
  10. 2022 – External Examiner School Of Postgraduate Studies, Ndejje University.
  11. 2021- Up To Date – External Examiner University Of Fort Hare Bhisho Campus, Department Of Public Administration, Faculty Of Management & Commerce, South Africa
  12. 2021 Up To Date – External Examiner School Of Post Graduate Studies Bishop Stuart University
  13. 2018 – 2020. External Examiner Department Of Peace And Good Governance. Uganda Martyrs University.
  14. 2016 – Up To Date. External Examiner, Graduate And Research School, Kampala International University.
  15. 2016 – Up To Date – External Examiner, Faculty Of Management Sciences And Faculty Of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mbarara University Of Science And Technology.

 

Memberships

2018 – Update.
Member and Founder Network for Education and Multidiciplinary Research Africa. http://www.nemraafrica.org/

2012 up to date:
Member American Political Science Association (APSA).

2004 up to date:
Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)


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