Browsing by Author "Kyazike, Elizabeth"

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    Critical analysis of archaeological research trends in Uganda: 1920-2018
    (African Journal of History and Culture, 2020) Kinyera Okeny, Charles; Kyazike, Elizabeth; Gumoshabe, Gilbert
    Much as the first collections of stone tools in East Africa were made by geologist J.W. Gregory, beginning in 1893, E.J. Wayland’s joined the government service in Uganda in 1919 to set East African Archaeology on the course that it was to follow for the next 40 years or more. However, over 90 years from its inception, a larger percentage of archaeological research in Uganda seems regionally imbalanced, dominated by foreign researchers and periodically generalized. In order to understand these anomalies, this study undertook a critical literature review of archaeological research data from 1920 to 2018. The main objectives were to; document the regional distribution of archaeological research in Uganda; analyze the interplay between local and foreign researchers, and examine the period of archaeological research, that is Stone Age or Iron Age. Results show that, there is a wide gap in regional distribution of archaeological research in Uganda, dominated by foreign researchers with a focus on Iron Age period. The study concludes that, the limited research interest in other parts of Uganda is not because of lack of archaeology but a long set ideology of foreign researchers to dominate local research space. This calls for active involvement of local researchers in archaeological research, in order to neutralise the long set colonial research ideology and take charge of archaeological research directions. This will aid in narrowing the regional research gaps as well as presenting the true picture of Uganda’s past.
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    Exploring the preference for indigenous medicinal plant medicine in Buliisa District, Western Uganda
    (Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021) Kyazike, Elizabeth
    This paper explores the preference for indigenous medicinal plant medicine in Buliisa district, situated in the Albertine Graben. Despite attempts to improve access to conventional health services, there seems to be a preference for alternative medicine from medicinal plants. The specific objectives included examining the forms of indigenous herbal medicine, how they are administered and passed on from generation to generation, preservation challenges and mitigation measures. The study utilises a multidisciplinary approach by using archaeological transect walks, oral interviews with 50 herbalists, observation of the administration of herbal medicine, focus group discussions, and documentary review to collect data. Four hundred and seventy-seven medicinal plant sites were marked using a hand-held Global Positioning System at 80 locations. The results revealed that all plant parts are used for treatment as either independent parts or combined and often with other plant types. The most commonly used medicinal plant parts are the leaves. Buliisa medicinal plants cure various diseases, but the most common ones are sterility, sexually transmitted infections, high blood pressure, back pain, eye diseases, external body injuries, poisoning, and nose bleeding. In addition, treatment for aspects such as luck and spiritually related ailments are also handled. Though the harvesting poses a key conservation challenge, the secrecy embedded in the transmission of indigenous knowledge, education, Christianity and oil exploration is each equally a threat. The study recommends that since most herbal medicines have no overdose, there is a need to undertake more research to document the dosage and side-effects of using medicinal plants and compile a red list of the endangered species. The study has implications for the knowledge and development of herbal indigenous medicinal plants.
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    Investigating the Precursors of Instructional Delivery Competence among Kyambogo University Teaching Staff
    (East African Journal of Education Studies, 2024) Ndawula, Stephen; Kyazike, Elizabeth
    Instructional delivery is one of the critical measures of productivity of an academic teaching staff. Universities need to invest in developing the teaching capacities of their academic workforce to deliver effective teaching and learning processes to the students. This study investigated the influence of pedagogical competencies (PC) on instructional delivery among the teaching staff at Kyambogo University (KyU). The study sample was 51 teaching staff members from the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts, who comprised the Heads of Department and the lecturers. Using random and purposive sampling, they were chosen for sampling. Survey questionnaires and interview guides were used to get data later analysed in frequencies and percentages. The qualitative data analysis was done, and the findings revealed that pedagogical competencies influence the quality of lecture delivery. Based on this evidence, it was concluded that pedagogical competencies influence instructional delivery. Although most of the results were encouraging and showed notable improvements in how lessons were delivered, some shortcomings were also noted. It was recommended that the management of KyU designs and implements continuous professional development programs to improve the pedagogical skills of the teaching staff. Similar research will be carried out at faculties within KyU other than the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts
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    Re-Excavation of Kansyore Island
    (2019) Kyazike, Elizabeth
    This paper contributes to a better understanding of the archaeology of Kansyore Island and the Kansyore phenomenon at the type site. The Kansyore site has abundant and highly decorated ceramics of Neolithic and Early Iron Age traditions. The Neolithic pottery are similar to those which have been identified in several other places, such as southern Sudan. Theories such as migration, and diffusion have been used to explain this cultural similarity or affinity, basing on pottery decorations. This paper goes beyond pottery decoration to show that cultural affinity existed at Kansyore during the Neolithic period. Accumulated data from field survey and excavation suggest for the existence of roulette in the Neolithic context, which implies that pottery traditions cannot be associated with ethnicities. The association of pottery traditions of different cultural periods like Urewe and Kansyore need parsimonious explanation than just being associated with post deposition disturbance.