Prof. Wilfred Lajul

Professor
  • Faculty of Education and Humanities
  • w.lajul@gu.ac.ug
  • PhD. (Urban University, Rome -Italy), MA(Urban Universty, Rome -Italy), BA in Theology(Urban University, Rome -Italy), BA in Philosophy(Urban University, Rome -Italy), P.G.D.E(Makerere University, Kampala -Uganda), Dip(Ggaba National Major Seminary, Kampala -Uganda)
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Qualifications

Period Award Institution/University Course Comments
1992-1994 PhD in Philosphy (by coursework and dissertation) Urban University, Rome – Italy Philosphy First Class with Honors (Summa Cum Laude)
1990-1992 MA in Philosophy(by coursework and dissertation) Urban University, Rome -Italy Philosophy Second Class Upper Division (Magna cum Laude)
1984-1987 BA in Theology Urban University, Rome -Italy (by affiliation) Theory Second Class Upper Division (Magna cum Laude)
1980-1983 BA in Philosophy Urban University, Rome -Italy (by affiliation) Philosophy Second class Upper Division (Magna cim Laude)
1999-2000 P.G.D.E Makerer University, Kampala – Uganda Education Division
1984-1987 Diploma in Theological and pastoral Studies Ggaba National Major Seminary, Kampala -Uganda Theological and Pastoral Studies Credit (B+)
1980-1983 Diploma in Philosophical and Pastoral Studies Alokolum National Major Seminary, Gulu -Uganda Philosophical and Pastoral Studies Credit (58.85) (5th Best in Class)

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Publications

Wilfred Lajul . (2024) . Philosophical analysis of ethnicity in modern African politics, leadership and governance
Prof. Wilfred Lajul . (2024) . Ethical Challenges in Uganda – Updated 2024
. (2024) . African Philosophic Sagacity in Selected African Languages and Proverbs . London: Palgrave Macmillan Cham. Available at: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/bfm:978-3-031-54524-5/1
Wilfred Lajul . (2023) . A critical analysis of Political Philosophy in African Political Discourses
Emmanuel Odit, John Bismarck Okumu, Wilfred Lajul, George Opio, Denis Omara . (2023) . The Influence of School Internal Factors on Teacher Effectiveness: A Case Study from Secondary Schools in Lira District, Uganda . In: Dr. Veronica Mîndrescu, Research Highlights in Language, Literature, and Education., pp. 54-67. Available at: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHLLE-V7/article/view/11154
Emmanuel Odit, John Bismarck Okumu, Wilfred Lajul, George Opio, Denis Omara. . (2023) . School External Factors and Teacher Effectiveness in Enhancement of Learners’ Academic Achievement of Government Aided Secondary Schools in Lira District, Uganda , pp. 21-27
Wilfred Lajul. . (2018) . Contemporary African Philosophers: A Critical Appraisal . Kampala, Uganda: Makerere University Press, p. 334
Wilfred Lajul . (2014) . African philosophy critical dimensions . Kampala, Uganda: Fountain Publishers

Projects

Supervision

PhD Students Supervised or Being supervised
Name od Student Registration Number Title od Thesis  Program  Comments
Miyingo
Anthony		 23/U/4063/PHD/H
U/PS		 Catholicism and
Secularism: a
Philosophical,
Theological and
Ethical Synthesis to
Reality in Uganda		 PhD in
Religious
Studies		 Writing his
research
proposal
Nalubowa
Grace Yumah		 20/U/0005/PHD/P
S		 Psychosocial
Support Services
and Well-being of
Survivors of Sexual
Gender-Based
Violence in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement –
Yumbe District		 PhD in
Peace
Studies		 Writing her
research
proposal
Onek Richard
Aure		 23/U/4079/PHD-
HU/PS		 Revisiting the
History of Lord
Resistance Army
Rebel Governance:
A Native
Perspective		 PhD in
History		 Working on
his Research
Proposal
Nyafwono
Catherine		 23/U/4060/PHD/P
S		 They shall be known
by their fruits’: A
theoretical question		 PhD in
Religious
Studies		 Working on
her Research
Proposal
Ezama Ruffino 2011/HD03/18273

U

 Hermeneutic
Phenomenological
Investigation of the
Christianity-
Lugbara Culture
Dialectic		 PhD in
Philosophy		 Graduated on
19th January,
2018
Linda Lillian 2007/HD03/487U Ethical Implications
of Women’s
Participation in
Political Leadership
in Uganda		 PhD in
Philosophy		 Graduated
Kuteesa
MugenyiDisan		 2005/HD03/4563/
U		 Knowing Process of
African Human
Pharmacology: A
Case Study of
Buganda Region		 PhD in
Philosophy		 Graduated
Adiochi Sylvia
Marion		 2016/HD03/18987
U		 Party politics and
Parliamentary
Oversight Roles for
the Promotion and
Protection of Human
Rights		 PhD in
Human
Rights		 Doing
Research
KannamwangiKya
nda Deogratius		 2017/HD03/19107
U		 Ganda Catholicism:
A Transitional
History on the
Growth of an
Indigenous Church
in Buganda, the
Central Region of
Uganda, 1993-2012		 PhD in
History		 Graduated
Nakabo
Robinah
Seruga		 2017/HD03/19110
U		 The Hermeneutic
Reflection On
Followership-
Leadership Dialectic
In Uganda’s Politics:
A Feminist
Perspective		 PhD in
Philosophy		 Graduated
Mwanga MastullahAsha
h		 2017/HD03/19193 The Impact of Polygamous
Marriages on
Women’s
Realization of the
right to Health: A
Case of Sexual
Reproductive Rights
in Uganda		 PhD in Human
Rights		 Defending on the 7 th of
October,
2024
Wamamela
Nixon		 Graduated
MA Students Supervised
Onyach David 21/U/2916/MAH/PS Lamogi Rebellion of
1911-1912: A
revisionist Perspective		 MA in
History		 Doing
research
Abedo Dorine 22/U/1525/MAH/PS A Historical Analysis
of Acholi Traditional
Marriage: From
Customary to Modern
Practice (1910-2023)		 MA in
History		 Doing
Research
Orac Jimmy 20/U/2665/MAH/PS The Changing
Thinking Pattern of
Acoli traditional
Marriage in Lamwo
district: A Historical
Perspective		 MA in
History		 Graduated
2024
Odit Emmanuel 20/U/3064/MFC/PS School Internal and
External Factors on
Teacher Effectiveness;
a Study of Secondary
Schools
in Lira district		 MEC in
Curriculu
m Studies		  

Graduated
Onek Richard
Aure		 20/U/2662/MAH/PS The History of
Military and Politics
in Acholi Sub Region:
1872-1985		 MA in
History		 Graduated
2023
Acire John 20/U/20/U/2679/MFC/PS Early Childhood
Development (ECD)
And Learning in
Lower Primary
Schools in Gulu City		 MA in
Curriculu
m Studies		 Graduated
Nyarugoye
Priscilla		 2010/HD03/1057U Factors hindering the
Realization of Health
for Children Living
with HIV/AIDS: A
Case Study of Bukuuku Sub-County,
Kabarole District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2018
Wamamela
Nixon		 2014/HD03/2641U The Ideal of
Constitutionalism in
Promoting Liberal
Democracy in Uganda		 M.A.
Philosoph
y		 Graduated
2018
Nyeitera
Phionah		 2012/HD03/1282U Human rights and
sexual Abuse of
children in Uganda: A
Case Study of
Mukono District
(2000-2013)		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2018
Okware John
Wycliffe		 2005/HD03/1724U Health Service Delivery
by NGOs: A Case Study
of Reproductive Health
Uganda (RHU)		 MA EPM Graduated
2017
Owino Loretta 2011/HD03/2104U Women’s Knowledge
and Attitude Towards
Contraceptive Use: A
Case Study of
Reproductive Health
Rights in Mityanan
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2017
Kasakye Eva 2007/HD03/8632U The Effects of
HIV/AIDS on the
Realization of the Right
to Adequate Food
among Refugees: A
Case Study of
Kyangwali Refugee
Settlement in Hoima
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2017
Namata Kevin 2012/HD03/2578U Factors Affecting
Access to Women’s
Reproductive Health
Services in Kyampisi
Sub-County, Mukono
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2017
Shuwu Julius 2014/HD03/2259U Skills and the right to
work among University
Graduates: A Case study
of Youth in Kawempe
Division (2010-2015)		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2017
Einyu David
Osward		 2007/HD03/10936U The effects of
Governance on the
Economic Rights of
Women in Uganda: A
Case Study of
Kaberamaido District
During 2002-2007		 MA.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
2013
Chemusto Francis 2009/HD03/14856U Respect of Prisone’s
Right: A Case Study of
Luzira Prison, 2000-2012		 M.A.
Peace and
conflict Studies		 Graduated
2013
Wamala Christine 2001/HD03/1194U Drawing the line of
participation between
parent’s duty and
children’s right to
religion in Mbarara
Municipality		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Kabagambe Peter 2001/HD03/343U Corporal punishment
and its Impact on child
discipline in Busia
district, Eastern Uganda.		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
KimoimoOdwongo
Margaret Hilda		 2003/HD03/1243U The Challenges Faced
by Children in the
Enjoyment of their
Right to Participate in
Education Decision
Making: A Case Study
of Schools in Mukono
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Kaliisa Joel 2005/HD03/1693U The Impact of
HIV/AIDS on
Children’s Rights to
Health in Uganda: A
Case Study of Rubaare
Sub-County, Ntungamo
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Ahimbisibwe
Asiimwe David		 2001/HD03/366U Impediments to
Combating Torture: A
Case of Luzira Group of
Prisons		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Bigirwenkya
Stuart		 2001/HD03/376U An Evaluation of Child
Labour in Domestic
Work in Rural Areas: A
Case Study of Biiso
Sub-county in Masindi
District (1996-2005)		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Lutwama
Benedict		 2005/HD03/1679U Factors Hindering the
Realization of the Right
to Freedom of
Association of Disabled
Women in Mpigi
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Nahabwe Patricia 2006/HD03/7408U The Protection and
Promotion of Disabled
Children’s Right to
Education in Rubanda
County, Kabale District:
Challenges and Missing
Links		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Okello Robert 2003/HD03/1245U Factors Affecting the
Implementation of the
Right to Education in
Uganda: A Case Study
of Access to Tertiary Education		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Okot Yasinto
Okidi		 2004/HD03/2035U Children’s Right to
Health in War Areas in
Uganda: A Case Study
of Pabbo and Unyama
Camps – Gulu District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Mutabazi S. Sam 2001/HD03/389U Mob Justice as a
Violation of Rights: A
Case Study of Kampala
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Twikirizize L. 2001/HD03/403U An Analysis of Students
Strike Vis-a-visa their
Rights and Duties: A
Case Study of Selected
Schools in Bushenyi
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Aciro Grace 2003/HD03/1763U Acoli Dictionary Linguistics Graduated
Ogwal Ambrose 2007/HD03/8657/U Implementation of the
Right to Education in
Uganda: A Case Study
of Former LRA Child
Soldiers in Selected
Schools in Lira District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Ongorok Charles 2004/HD04/1805U Influence of school
climate on learning of
pupils in primary
schools in Soroti district		 MED Graduated
Adong Agnes 2007/HD03/8676U Ethical Issues in
Determining
Transitional Justice
Mechanisms: A Case
Study of War Victims in
Gulu District		 M.A.
EPM		 Graduated
Ibidiya Charles 2007/U/HD03/8623U The Right to Health
through Preventive
Measures: A Case Study
of the PIASCY
programme in Bugabula
County – Kamuli
District		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Ngobi Peter 2007/HD03/8650U Cross Generational Sex
and the Girl Child's
Right to Education in
Uganda: A Study of
Selected Schools in Jinja
Town 2005-2008		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated
Birikadde Francis
Xavier		 2007/HD03/8620U Challenges of National
Human Rights
Institutions in
Monitoring International
Conventions on Human
Rights: Case of Uganda
Human Rights
commission		 M.A.
Human
Rights		 Graduated

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