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Tabitha Naisiko (PhD)

Tabitha Naisiko, PhD

Lecturer

Dr. Tabitha Naisiko is a Senior lecturer in the Department of Economics and Management, in the Business School at Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU).

She has multidisciplinary studies and qualifications in Social works and Social Administration, Complementary Studies in Applied Ethics, African Studies, Online and Distance Education, Development Studies, multiple short courses on research management. She has over 20 years’ experience in teaching at university level, multidisciplinary research, publishing, administration and community service.  She worked as a Research Fellow in the Käte Hamburger Research Centre for Cultural Reparation, Universität des Saarlandes Germany. Prior to that, she worked as a lecturer in the Department of Development studies in Makerere University, Queen of Apostles ‘Philosophy Centre Jinja and Uganda Martyrs University. She also worked as a Research Coordinator of the African Research and Documentation Centre in Uganda Martyrs University from 2003 to 2011 and Research Officer in the Cultural Research Centre Jinja. In the years 2009 – 2011, she was a researcher on a project of “Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme: Valuing and Managing Pluralism”; a tri-continental project that was concurrently run in the Netherlands, Uganda and Indonesia. She is the founder and Executive Director of Hemnai Centre for Health and Development Initiatives https://www.hemnai-uganda.org/  an NGO in an endeavour to reconcile theory and practice.

  • PhD in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University (2012)
  • Master of Arts in Online and Distance Education from Open University of UK (2020)
  • Masters in Complementary Studies in Applied Ethics from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Belgium (2002)
  • Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) from Makerere University (1997)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in African Studies from Catholic University of Eastern Africa - Tangaza College Nairobi (2008)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methods & Writing Skills from Centre for Basic Research (2007)

SHORT COURSES

  • Ethics Teachers’ Training Course from UNESCO Regional office for Eastern Africa/Uganda Martyrs University (2017)
  • Research Management, Scholarly Writing and Communication Skills from Directorate of Research and Graduate Training Makerere University, Uganda (2015)
  • Pedagogy Training: Teacher in Higher Education from Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Academic Affairs Makerere University, Uganda (2015)
  • Methodological workshop for PhD Trainers and Supervisors from Organization of Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Addis Ababa (2013)
  • Grant Proposal Writing from Innovations at Makerere University (2007)
  • Methodological Training in Research in Humanities from French Research Institute of East Africa (IFRA) Nairobi (2006)
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  • Training in Gender Mainstreaming and Gender research from Organization of Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Addis Ababa (2005)
  • Training in Social Science Research Methodology from Organization of Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Addis Ababa (2004)
  • Women’s Rights Sensitization from the World University Services (1997)
  • Senior Researcher in the Institute of African Culture Science and Technology, Uganda Technology and Management University from 2004 to date.
  • Research Fellow in The Käte Hamburger Research Centre for Cultural Practices of Reparation (CURE) Universität des Saarlandes Germany 2024/25.
  • Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Development Studies, Makerere University from 2012-2024.
  • Guest Researcher in the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala Sweden from September 2018 to December 2018.
  • Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Queen of Apostles’ Philosophy Centre Jinja from 2011-2018.
  • Lecturer in the Department of Ethics and Development Studies, Uganda Martyrs University from 2009-2010.
  • Research Coordinator in the African Research and Documentation Centre, Uganda Martyrs University from 2003-2008.
  • Research Officer in the Cultural Research Centre, Diocese of Jinja from 1998-2003.
  • Naisiko, T. (2024). Anthropological Critique and the Karamoja Question: Reflections on the Post Disarmament Livelihood Sources and Gender Disparities in the North East Region of Uganda. East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 7(1), 63-79. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajtcr.7.1.2034
  • Naisiko, T., (2023) ‘An Anthropological Analysis of the Memoirs of Child-Mothers on Dysfunctional Families and Gender-based Violence During the Covid 19 Lockdown in Kimasa Community of Jinja in Uganda’. In Covid-19 Lockdown and Sexual Gender Based Violence Against Schoolgirls in Africa. A critical feminist analysis (Accepted for publication).
  • Naisiko, T., (2022) ‘The Paradox of Love and Violence against Women in Families: A Loophole in the Agents of Socialization?’ In: East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion. https://eajtcr.eanso.org
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajtcr.5.2.611
  • Naisiko, T., (2021) ‘An Anthropological Discourse to Christian Views on Polygamy and Plural Relationships in Uganda. In: East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion. https://eajtcr.eanso.org DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/2707-5370.
  • Naisiko, T., & Magesa L. (Eds) 2021. How Theology Serves. Reflection on Prof. Kanyandago’s
    Contribution to African Theology. Kampala. Marrianum Publications.
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  • Naisiko, T., (2021) “The Strengths of a Chain” On Fr. Peter Kanyandago’s Adaptation, Resilience and Cultural Reproduction in Africa. In: How Theology Serves. Reflection on Prof. Kanyandago’s Contribution to African Theology. Kampala. Marrianum Publications, pp: 65-78.
  • Naisiko, T., (2020) Family Governance and other Dilemmas of Biomedical Ethics in Reproductive Health in Uganda. In East African Social Science Research Review. Vol. 37 No. 2 (2020) pp. 1-17. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eassrr/article/view/198120
  • Naisiko, T., (2016) Ritual and Human Development: An Exploration of the Experiences of the Sabiny of Eastern Uganda on Rites of Initiation to Adulthood. Saarbrücken: Lambert Academic Publishing.
  • Naisiko, T., (2016) ‘Bride Price Payment in Uganda; A Social Capital or Liability to Development? Anthropological Reflections on the Practice’: The University of Valladolid.
  • Naisiko, T., (2016) Conserving the Environment through Traditional African Religion (TAR): Reflections on a Visit to Three Sacred Spaces in Mayuge District of Uganda. In: Kochalumchuvattil, T., (Ed). African Spirituality: Facts, Meaning and Values. Bengualuru. ATC Publications. Pp. 27-60.
  • Naisiko, T., (2014) Managing Diversity: Perspectives from Eight African Countries – A Review of APRM Reports. In: Managing Diversity Uganda’s Experience. Kampala. Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda. Pp 361-368. https://crossculturalfoundation.or.ug/docs/Managing-Diversity-Ugandas-Experience-@CCFU2014-1.pdf
  • Naisiko, T., (2012). The Value of Socialization in Negotiating livelihoods among the Youth: A Case of Bugembe Youth Group in Uganda. In: Bourdillon, M. F.C. and Sangare, A,. Negotiating the Livelihoods of Children and Youth in Africa’s Urban Spaces. Dakar: CODESRIA. Pp. 201 – 216. https://publication.codesria.org/index.php/pub/catalog/book/93
  • Naisiko, T., (2012). The Significancy of Rites of Passage in Human Development: A case of Rites of Initiation to Adulthood Among the Sabiny of Eastern Uganda. Thesis (PhD). Uganda Martyrs University.
  • Naisiko, T., (2012) Corporate Social Responsibility Approaches in Enhancing Environmental Quality and Community Well-being in Busoga: A Case of Kakira Sugar Works Limited. Kampala: African Research and Documentation Centre.
  • Waswa, F.; Netondo, GW., Maina, LW, Naisiko, T., (Eds.) (2011). Commercial Sugarcane Farming in the Lake Victoria Basin: A Quandary of Opportunities. Kampala: Fountain Publishers.
  • Naisiko, T. (2011) Operationalising Corporate Social Responsibilities in Commercial Sugarcane Farming at Kakira, Uganda. In: Waswa, F.; Netondo, GW., Maina, LW,
  • Naisiko, T., (Eds.) (2011). Commercial Sugarcane Farming in the Lake Victoria Basin: A Quandary of Opportunities. Kampala: Fountain Publishers. Pp. 81-108.
  • Naisiko, T., (2011) Challenges and Prospects on Decentralised Agriculture System of Service Delivery. A Case of Kiboga District. In: Ngabirano, M., Asiimwe, E., & Omaada, E., Decentralisation and Efficient Service Delivery in Local Government. Uganda Martyrs Book Series. Kampala. Pp.219 – 242.
  • Naisiko, T., (2007) The Significance of African Socialisation Values in Mentoring towards Sustainable “adulthood” in Contemporary Society: Challenges and Prospects from the Kikuyu culture. Nairobi: MIAS Publications.
  • Naisiko, T., (2007) Challenges and Prospects of Women’s Groups as a Strategy for Community Development: Voices and Suggestions from Kibera Slums in Nairobi. Nairobi: MIAS
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    Publications.
  • Naisiko, T., (2005) Traditional African Religions (TARs): On HIV/AIDS, Health and Morality in Africa. Kampala: African Research and Documentation Centre.
  • Naisiko, T., (2004) Mental Deprogramming and Programming: An Ethical and Cultural Outlook In: Kanyandago, P., and Mugumya, L., (eds) Mtafiti Mwafrika, Celebrating 10 Years of Academic Excellence. Kampala: Uganda Martyrs University Press, pp [62-75].
  • Naisiko, T., (2002) Dilemmas of Meeting Economic Growth and Basic Human Needs under the Structural Adjustment Policies, A Case Study of Uganda. Thesis (MA). Catholic University of Leuven.
  • Naisiko, T., (1997) Factor Leading to People’s Poor Performance in Poverty Alleviation projects: A Case Study Fatima Child and Family Programme. Thesis (B.A). Makerere University.

Email: tnaisiko@utamu.ac.ug

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