Faculty of Social Sciences
The faculty of Social Sciences is one of the best in the Great Lakes Region with top professors and Lecturers. We offer high-quality undergraduate, master’s, and Doctorate degrees approved by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
The Faculty of Social Sciences currently comprises 5 Departments namely; Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Department of Governance, Department of Sociology, Department of Culture and Heritage Studies and Department of Psychology.
This Faculty brings together experts in political science, sociology, international relations, phycology, social work, social administration, Cultural Heritage Studies and public policy to deliver teaching and research. The Faculty’s research in Social Sciences is internationally rated. We host major research workshops and international conferences. Our students and staff also benefit from excellent links with key international organizations and institutions.
The Faculty is involved in several internationally funded research projects and consulting for many government, non-governmental and international projects and programs. In that regard, the Faculty plays a vital role in shaping public policy.
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With the support of our dedicated and highly-reputed staff, we can help you to achieve your full potential. We know that you will enjoy your time at Kabale University and look forward to working with you. I invite you to partner with us and to give us feedback on not only strengthening the Faculty of Social Sciences but the enhancement of social sciences agenda in national, regional, and global development.
VISION
To be the premier center for excellence for teaching and research in Social Sciences in the Greats Lakes Region.
MISSION
To provide accessible, high quality, research-driven social sciences education that transforms students into responsible, educated, employable, entrepreneurial citizens.
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Programmes
Departments
Staff members
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Prof. Natal AyigaProfessor |
PhD. Pop. Stud.; M.A. Demography; B.A. SS | View Profile |
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Prof. Sabiti MakaraChief, Directorate of Graduate Training |
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Prof. Edward WamalaProfessor of Philosophy |
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Assoc Prof. Katusiimeh Mesharch. WaltoAssociate Professor |
PhD Urban Governance. (Wageningen University),M. Pub. Admin. (MAK),B. Arts (MAK) | View Profile |
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Assoc Prof. Mucunguzi AbelAssociate Professor - Governance |
PhD Pol. & Social Sciences (Pub. Admin., Pub. Policy & Governance); M. Pub. Policy & Mgt; Admin. Law; B. Arts | View Profile |
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Assoc Prof. Edward BantuAssociate Professor |
PhD Psychology(Egerton University ), MED -Guidance and counselling (Egerton University), PGDE (Egerton University) BTH (Bugema university) certificate in trauma recovery -USA. | View Profile |
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Dr. Oketch ChrisostomSenior Lecturer-Governance |
PhD. Public Manag't & Admin.; Ma. Public Admin.; Ma. HRM; Ba. Public Admin. | View Profile |
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Dr. Barigye GodfreySenior Lecturer |
PhD (Interdisciplinary Training and Research (MUST-2017); Masters of Arts in Public Administration and Management (Mak-2007); Bachelor of Arts-(Mak-2005), Diploma in Education Secondary (ITEK-2002), Certificate in Administrative Law (LDC-2007) | View Profile |
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Dr. Chama JuliusSenior Lecturer-Governance |
Ph.D UDOM - Tanzania, M.A (ETPM) Makerere, B.A(S.S) Makerere, U.A.C.E; U.C.E | View Profile |
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Dr. Karuhanga SamuelSenior Lecturer-Psychology |
PhD Psychology; MA. Counselling Psychology; BA. Community Psychology | View Profile |
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Dr. Mugisha AbbasLectuter - Political Science |
PhD Arts (Human Geography) (OUT) MA. Inter. Rel & Diplo. Std (MAK); PGDHRM (IUIU); BASS (IUIU) | View Profile |
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Dr. Mary Baremirwe BekoreireLecturer - Governance |
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Kisii University), MPA (IUIU), BASS (MUK) | View Profile |
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Dr. Charles Kiiza WamaraLecturer-Social Work |
PhD Örebro University (Sweden), MSW (UK), MSS (Denmark), PGDHRM (UMI), BSWASA (MUK). | View Profile |
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Dr Jackson TumwineLecturer |
Ph.D. in Social Sciences (Major Sociology, Development, Research and Policy analysis) from Wageningen University, The Netherlands (2018), Masters Degree in Sociology from Makerere University (2004), On job training through CIAT-Africa on Agriculture and Rural Development , University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU) Vienna, Austria (2006), On Job training in Nutrition Policy at Cornell University, New York, USA, Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences-Major Sociology and Social Anthropology (1999). | View Profile |
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Mugavu GeorgeAssistant Lecturer -Governance |
PhD-Candidate,(KAB),M.A .PSM(KYU) , BA. SS (First class),(KYU) | View Profile |
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Adebayo Sanni TajudeenLecturer |
PhD. Development Studies (in View); Master of Social Work(MSW); Bachelor Degree in Social Studies (Bsc ed); Cert. Int. Peacekeeping and Conflict Resol.; Cert. Africa: Sustainable Develop.; Cert. Char. & Virtue Ethics in Ed.; Cert. Managing People: Engaging Your Workforce; Cert. Occupational Health in Develop. Countries; Cert. ToT; Cert. Fundraising Essentials; Cert. Grant Seeking Essentials | View Profile |
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Aryeija WarrenAssistant Lecturer |
M.A (Sociology); B.A | View Profile |
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Mugisha GideonAssistant Lecturer |
- Doctor of social work ( candidate ) (CUEA) - Master of Social Work MSW( UCU) - Bachelor of Social Work and Social Admin SWSA (Kab Uni) | View Profile |
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Niwagaba DickensAssistant Lecturer |
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Naris NinsiimaAssistant Lecturer - Governance |
PhDPAM (Student) KAB, 2020, MAPAM (KAB. 2014), BSES (MAK. 2010) | View Profile |
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Mbabazi RuthAssistant Lecturer - Social Work |
MSW(UCU), BSWSA(KAB), CERT Higher Education Teaching | View Profile |
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Kusiima Lillian LukumuAssistant Lecturer - Governance |
MA. PAM; BASS | View Profile |
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Uwimana Annah BesigyeAssistant Lecturer |
MSc. Counselling Psychology; BA. SWASA; Dip. Counselling; Dip. Sec. Teaching | View Profile |
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Jedras MpirirweAssistant Lecturer - Monitoring & Evaluation |
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Donisian HategekimanaTeaching Assistant |
MSW (UCU), BSWS (KAB), CAL (LDC) | View Profile |
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Nalusiba JulietAssistant Academic Registrar |
MAHRM (KAB); BRAM(Mak) | View Profile |
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Nankabirwa RuthAssistant Administrative Officer |
Bachelor of Social work & Social Admin,Diploma in Secretarial Studies. | View Profile |
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Joan OrishabaTeaching Assistant - Social Work & Social Administration |
Master's candidate- Social Work(KAB), Certificate of Administrative Law (MUK), Bachelor of social work (KAB) | View Profile |
Visiting Scholars
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Dr. Roger KlomegahAssoc Professor |
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Dr. Zamokuhle MbandlwaSenior Lecturer (Visiting Scholar) |
Ph.D. (DUT), MPA (DUT), BSS (UKZN), BTech (DUT), NDip (DUT), Nated Dip (Coastal KZN TVET), Dip (Workers College/UKZN), NQF5 Cert (NWU), NQF5 Leadership Cert (DUT), Cert (TRREE), Cert (Ain Shams). | View Profile |
Publications
Projects
Student's Research
Downloads
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February 11, 2025 | Kabale University Brochure |
December 5, 2024 | End of Semester I, 2024/2025 Examinations Timetable |
November 5, 2024 | Preparation for End of Semester Examinations (Nov-Dec 2024) |
October 22, 2024 | 2024 Graduation Booklet for the 9th Graduation Ceremony |
September 27, 2024 | Academic Calendar |
August 15, 2024 | Kabale University Official PowerPoint Template |
Contact Information
Contact the Dean on 0772620852 or 0704372780
Email Address: fass@kab.ac.ugPhone Contacts: