Principal College of Humanities and Social Sciences & Director, Rotary Peace Center/Associate Professor, Department of Religion and Peace Studies, at Makerere University
Dr. Eric Awich Ochen is an Associate Professor and Deputy Principal at CHUSS, Makerere University, with a PhD in Applied Childhood Studies from the University of Huddersfield. He specializes in child protection, gender, and post-conflict development.
Saudah Namyalo is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at Makerere University. She is devoted to empowering Uganda’s indigenous languages through research and teaching. Saudah has enthusiasm for language development and sees the scientific, educational and economic value that may accrue from the growth of mother tongue industries. She looks at Africa’s multilingualism with creative hope and pragmatic realism, rather than with pessimism and frustration at sheer numbers of languages and dialects.
Dr. Pamela Khanakwa is a distinguished academic and administrator at Makerere University, currently serving as the Dean of the School of Liberal and Performing Arts (SLPA). She assumed this role on June 13, 2023
Dr. Baluku is one of the growing researchers in the area of entrepreneurship psychology on the African continent. He also has done substantial research work in the areas of career development and workplace deviance. He is currently the Dean, School of Psychology at Makerere University
Dr. Justus Twesigye is a Ugandan social work expert and academic, currently serving as the Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Makerere University. A lecturer in the Social Work and Social Administration Department, his research focuses on developmental social work, mental health, and social entrepreneurship
Dr. Gilbert Gumoshabe (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of African Languages at Makerere University’s School of Languages, Literature and Communication. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from Makerere University (2013), an MA in Runyakitara (1998), and a BA (Hons) in Runyakitara and Sociology (1994) from the same institution.
Dr. Aisha Sembatya Nakiwala is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. With a Ph.D. in Communication earned jointly from Makerere University and Örebro University in Sweden (2017), her specialization encompasses strategic, social, health, and behavior change communication .
A Senior Lecturer at the Makerere University School of Languages and Head of Department European & Oriental Languages. He is also a translator and interpreter (French/English). He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the Université de Poitiers, France. His research interests include Foreign Language Learning and Translation Studies.
Associate Professor Paul Omach is an accomplished scholar and academic leader, currently serving as Head of the Department of Political Science & Public Administration at Makerere University’s School of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, with a distinguished research focus on governance, conflict, security, and peacebuilding in Eastern Africa and the Great Lakes region
Dr. Fred Bateganya is the Head of the Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology at the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University. He is a seasoned academic with a strong background in sociology, social anthropology, and public health-related research. In his leadership role, Dr. Bateganya oversees the department’s academic programs, supervises graduate research, and contributes to curriculum development and mentorship. He teaches several undergraduate courses, including Dynamics of African Livelihoods, and actively supports postgraduate training through supervision and academic guidance.
Dr Kasujja holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and serves as Head of the Department of Mental Health & Community Psychology at Makerere University. As a distinguished scholar and former President of the Uganda Clinical Psychology Association, he has played a leading role in advancing mental health research and training in Uganda.
Dr Mugumya is a Senior Lecturer and heads the Department of Linguistics, English Language Studies and Communication Skills at Makerere University. He also assists in the coordination of an Interdisciplinary PhD Research Programme College of Humanities and Social Sciences funded by Gerda Henkel Stiftung. He holds a doctorate from Stellenbosch University, South Africa and an MA in Education and International Development from the Institute of Education, University of London. He also holds a BA in French and English Language Studies from Makerere University.
Dr. Alfdaniels Mabingo is a Ugandan dance scholar, educator, and practitioner, currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at Makerere University. He holds a PhD in Dance Studies from the University of Auckland, where he was awarded the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries Prize for Best Doctoral Thesis. Dr. Mabingo’s academic and research interests encompass dance education and pedagogy, decolonization in dance, Indigenous African dance practices, dance and race, and the role of dance in emerging creative economies.
Dr. Denis Muhangi is the Head of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) at Makerere University, under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from Queen’s University Belfast, where he focused on government–NGO partnerships in Uganda’s HIV/AIDS response. His academic and professional experience spans over 15 years, with a strong focus on social research and evaluation in areas such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, livelihoods, water and sanitation, governance, and support for orphans and vulnerable children.
Dr. Wandera Roberts Otyola is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational, Social and Organisational Psychology at Makerere University. With a strong academic background in educational psychology, he plays a key role in shaping teacher education and assessment practices within Uganda’s higher education landscape. His work is grounded in improving learning outcomes and aligning institutional practices with national education priorities.
Dr. Veneranda Mbabazi is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Religion and Peace Studies within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Makerere University, Uganda. She earned her PhD from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, following earlier studies at Uganda Martyrs University.
Dr. Charlotte Karungi Mafumbo is a distinguished Ugandan academic, researcher, and institutional leader. She earned her PhD in Political Studies from the University of Cape Town in 2008, focusing on Uganda’s interventionist foreign policy and national security challenges.
Dr. Eve Nabulya is a Lecturer in the Department of Literature at Makerere University, Uganda. She earned her PhD in English from Stellenbosch University in 2017, where she researched environmental activism in East African literature . Her scholarship centers on the intersection of African literature, ecology, oral narratives, peacebuilding, and literary theory.
Dr. Dickson Kanakulya is a lecturer in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Makerere University. He holds a PhD in philosophy, (Makerere University – Uganda); a Licentiate in Applied Ethics (Linköping university – Sweden); MA Philosophy in Bioethics (University of Bergen – Norway) and BA in philosophy and political science (Makerere University – Uganda).
Dr. Julius Niringiyimana is a distinguished academic with a robust background in Political Science and Public Administration. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Makerere University, where his thesis focused on “Oil Politics and Land Conflicts in the Albertine Region, Uganda.” His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Management, as well as a First Class Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, specializing in Political Science and Sociology, from the same institution.
Okumu Denis is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Makerere University, Uganda, with a strong academic background in public administration, policy analysis, and socio-economic development. He holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management from Makerere University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from the Uganda Management Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Makerere University.
Dr. Babalanda Stanley is a dedicated scholar and assistant lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Makerere University, Uganda. With a first-class honors Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Kyambogo University and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from Makerere University, Dr. Babalanda’s academic journey reflects a deep passion for political science, particularly within the contexts of peace and conflict studies, security studies, and diplomacy. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Political Science, focusing on Violent Conflicts to further contribute to both academic knowledge and real-world peace building efforts.
Dr. Richard Balikoowa is a rising career educationist, specializing in education and school psychology. With a distinguished career in education, psychology, educational technology and research, Dr. Balikoowa has significantly contributed to research and understanding of community, educational and child-related psychosocial issues in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda. His work emphasizes supporting the training of educational, violence, school and gender psychology experts; as well as provision of consultation to families and school personnel on issues related to mental health, learning, and behavior.
Dr. Gerald Walulya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Communication, Makerere University. He holds a PhD in Journalism and Communication and a Master of Philosophy in Media Studies degree from the University of Oslo, Norway and a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree from Makerere University, Uganda. Before joining the academia, he worked as a journalist at Daily Monitor newspaper in Uganda. Dr. Walulya is widely published in the area of press freedom and freedom of expression, journalism and elections. His research on safety and security of journalists has highlighted dynamics of practicing journalism in less democratic contexts.
Deo Kawalya holds a PhD in African Languages and Cultures from Ghent University in Belgium. He is a lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, English Language Studies and Communication Skills at Makerere University. His research interests include corpus linguistics, modality, evidentiality and lexicography. He has previously researched on different aspects of modality in Luganda and West Nyanza Bantu languages, by mainly analysing corpus data and, more recently, he has undertaken projects aimed at building corpora for different Ugandan languages.
Irene Esther Mutuzo is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Educational, Social, and Organizational Psychology, School of Psychology at Makerere University, Uganda, and a Ph.D. Fellow conducting research on Usability Context and Adoption of Human Capital Management Systems in Ugandan Public Universities. With a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, her academic work focuses on bridging the gap between technology, psychology, human behavior and ergonomics to enhance the adoption and usability of ICT systems in Africa.
Dr. Imokola John Baptist is a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University. With a solid foundation in both theory and practice, he earned his Bachelor’s (Hons) and Master’s degrees in Journalism and Communication from Makerere University.
I hold a PhD from the English Department, Stellenbosch University. I am currently a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of Literature, Makerere University. I am also a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Literary Studies in English at Rhodes University, South Africa. While my teaching interests are in Children’s Literature, Critical Theory, Practical Criticism, Cultural Studies, Popular Literature and Media Studies, the central thesis of my research is that vulnerable minorities stealthy reconfigure the public sphere with such illocutionary force to make their issues matter and transform their lives from mere statistical footnotes to critical societal issues.