Assoc.Prof. David Mwesigwa

Assoc. Prof. David Mwesigwa

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Assoc. Prof. David Mwesigwa

David Mwesigwa holds a PhD in Public Administration and Management from Nkumba University, an MA degree in Development Administration and Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. Dr Mwesigwa has served as in various capacities within Ugandan universities, namely Kampala International University, Nkumba University, Uganda Christian University, Bugema University, Cavendish University, Saint Lawrence University and Lira University, other east Africa, Namely Universite De Kigali and Kigali Adventist University and beyond [University of KwaZulu-Natala, South Africa]. Dr Mwesigwa currently works as Associate Professor – Public Administration and Management in the Faculty of Management Sciences – Lira University.

Education & Qualifications
  • PhD in Public Administration and Management, Nkumba University, Uganda.
  • Master of Arts degree in Development Administration and Management.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. 
  • 2002 – 2013: Member and leader, Kitara University students’ association
  • 2017 – 2024: Patron, Kitara University students’ association
  • 2018 – to-date: Affiliate member, Association of South African Departments of Public Administration and Management [ASDAPAM]
  • 2017 – to-date: Member, South African Association of Public Administration and Management [SAAPAM]
  1. Achiro, E. D., & Mwesigwa, D. (2023). Analysis of the contribution of the Youth Livelihood Program towards enhancing Self-Reliance among the Youths in Lira City, Uganda. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education3(2), 157–171. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v3i2.1337
  2. Omodo, K.W., Obici, G. & Mwesigwa, D. (2023). Land Governance Institutions and Land Conflict Management in Lira District, Lango Sub-Region, Uganda. International Journal of Conflict Management, 4(1), 22-29. https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/IJCM/article/view/1177
  3. Ogwang, O.G., Obici, G. & Mwesigwa, D. (2023). The contribution of Civil Society Organizations in pro-poor budgeting processes: A review on Local Governments in Uganda. American Journal of Strategic Studies, 5(1), 1-16. https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/AJSS/article/view/1178
  4. Ogwang, O.G., Obici, G. & Mwesigwa, D. (2023). Achieving a pro-poor local government budget process in Dokolo district, Uganda: The role of civil society organizations. American Journal of Strategic Studies, 5(1), 17-39. https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/AJSS/article/view/1179
  5. Acanga, A., Mwesigwa, D., Chono Oryang, A. & Oboi, A. (2022). The Efficacy of E-Governance Policy and Practice in Uganda: A Perspective Review. Public Policy and Administration Research, 12(1), 1-7. http://www.iiste.org/
  6. Acanga, A., Mwesigwa, D., Oryang, A. C., & Oboi, A. (2022). A perspective review on the policy, practice and challenges of embracing e-governance in Uganda. Journal of Modern Law and Policy3(1), 13–28. https://doi.org/10.47941/jmlp.1125
  7. Achiro, E.D., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). The Relationship between Skills Development Support and Self-Reliance among the Youths: A Study on Youth Livelihood Program in Lira City, Uganda. American Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities7(2), 154–165. https://doi.org/10.55284/ajssh.v7i2.800
  8. Mwesigwa, D. & Obici, G. (2022). Candidate’s physical attractiveness as a consequence in an election. International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 5(1), 43-71. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijppa.934
  9. Mwesigwa, D. M., Acanga, A. A., Oryang, A. C., & Oboi, A. O. (2022). A perspective review on the paradigm shift in Local Economic Development interventions in developmental Uganda. International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development2(1), 48–61. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijpid.1075
  10. Mwesigwa, D., & Oboi, A. (2022). Towards deconstructing urban tourism within the framework of commercial sex work in Uganda. Journal of hospitality management and tourism, 13(1), 18-26. https://doi.org/10.5897/JHMT2022.0315
  11. Mwesigwa, D., Acanga, A., Oryang, A. C., Oboi, A., & Obici, G. (2022). Analysis of the quality of local council elections in Hoima city, mid-western Uganda. International Journal of Developing Country Studies4(1), 21–40. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijdcs.1123
  12. Mwesigwa, D., Bogere, M., & Ogwal, J. B. (2022). Local citizen participation in Uganda: Examining the political, administrative and financial aspects in Hoima district. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies2(1), 49-63. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v2i1.892
  13. Odur, B., Oryang, A.C., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Deconstructing the Relationship between COVID-19 Lock-down and Primary Education among Pupils in Lira City, Uganda. International Journal of Sociological Research1(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.58425/ijsr.v1i1.90
  14. Ogwal, J. B., Obici, G., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). The contribution of voluntary savings and loan associations towards enhancing household food security in Kole district, mid-north Uganda. International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development2(1), 20–35. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijpid.964
  15. Ogwal, J. B., Obici, G., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Perspectives on the Village Savings and Loans Association Activities and Household Food Security in Uganda. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences18(3), 64-74. https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2022/v18i330343
  16. Ojok, F. O., Obici, G. O. ., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Strengthening Faith-Based Organisational Strategies to enhance the welfare of street children in Uganda. International Journal of Culture and Religious Studies3(2), 34–44. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijcrs.1156
  17. Ojok, F. O., Obici, G.O., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Faith Based Organizations Strategies and the welfare of street children in Lango sub-region: Evidence from Lira City, Uganda. International Journal of Culture and Religious Studies3(2), 45–65. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijcrs.1157
  18. Okello, T. & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Analysing the significance of village savings and loan association (VSLA) to community development in Uganda. IJISET – International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 9(6), 393-402. (ISSN 2348 – 7968)
  19. Okwanga, A. R. ., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). The relationship between quality of instructional materials and girl-child education at primary school level in Oyam district, Lango sub-region, Uganda. Journal of Gender Related Studies3(2), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.47941/jgrs.1124
  20. Okwanga, A. R., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). The Effect of Teaching and Learning on Girls’ Education at Primary School Level in Oyam District, Uganda. International Journal of Sociological Research1(1), 17 – 30. https://doi.org/10.58425/ijsr.v1i1.92
  21. Opio, M., Chono-Oryang, A., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Analysis of the Quality of Peace and Security from the Perspective of Community Policing in Lira city, Northern Uganda. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences18(3), 30-41. https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2022/v18i330340
  22. Opio, M., Chono-Oryang, A., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Choosing between Traditional Policing and Community-oriented Policing in the Quest for Peace and Security among Slum Dwellers in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences18(3), 42-56. https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2022/v18i330341
  23. Opio, M., Oryang, A. C., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Analysis of the Quality of Peace and Security from the Perspective of Community Policing in Lira city, Northern Uganda. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences18(3), 30-41. https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2022/v18i330340
  24. Opio, M., Oryang, A. C., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Choosing between Traditional Policing and Community-oriented Policing in the Quest for Peace and Security among Slum Dwellers in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 18(3), 42-56. https://doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2022/v18i330341
  25. Otto, D. E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). A perspective on the relationship between partnership and sustainability of child-care organizations in Uganda. Journal of Advanced Sociology3(1), 73–81. https://doi.org/10.47941/jas.1121
  26. Otto, D. E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2022). Relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda. Journal of Advanced Sociology3(2), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.47941/jas.1122
  27. Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Policy implementation in mid-western Uganda: Examining personnel resources, financial capacity, administrative capability and political support. Dynamic of Politics and Democracy, 1(1), 63-78. https://doi.org/10.35912/DPD.v1i1.804
  28. Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Technical – politics dichotomy in Mid-Western Uganda: Interrelationship between municipal councillors and administrators in service delivery. Annals of Management and Organization Research (AMOR), 2(2), 129-144. https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v2i2.856
  29. Mwesigwa, D., Wahid, A.K., & Sohheng, N. (2021). A case study on the quality of healthcare in Uganda: Examining the effectiveness, safety, patient-centred and timeliness of district healthcare facilities. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies (JGAS). Vol 1, No 2, 2021, 133-144. (ISSN 2774-6739)
  30. Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Efficacy of farmer field schools in achieving participatory technology development among smallholder farmers in the Hoima district, Uganda. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education1(4), 309-321. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v1i4.764
  31. Achola, E., Odur, B., Otto, E.D., Akol, S., Obwor, D.D., Ojwiya, P.J., Ario, B., Opio, G.R., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Reviewing the BRICS Structure and Philosophy as a New Form of Colonialism. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 9, Issue 3, pp: 164-174. (ISSN 2348-3164)
  32. Okwang, A.R., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Effectiveness of drip irrigation in enhancing smart farming: a micro-study in Oyam district, mid-north Uganda. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Vol. 9, Issue 3, pp: 220-225. (ISSN 2348-3164)
  33. Komakech, E., Obici, G., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of public health workers in mid-north of Uganda. Annals of Human Resource Management Research. Vol 1 No 2, pp: 85-97 (ISSN 2774-8561).
  34. Ebere, R.N., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021).The effectiveness of social inclusion of refugees in Kiryandongo refugee settlement community of mid-western Uganda, Asian journal of sustainable business research, Vol. 2, Issue 2, P. 76-94.
  35. Komakech, E., Obici, G., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Intellectual stimulation and employee performance: Reflections on mid-level healthcare workers in Lira district, Uganda. International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD). Vol. 9, Issue 2: 24-35.
  36. Akeny, E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Managing personal debt for household investments among primary school teachers in lira city, mid-north of Uganda. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations. Vol. 9, Issue 1: 93-103. (ISSN 2348-7585)
  37. Akeny, E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Personal cash flow and household investments: A survey among primary school teachers in Lira city, mid-north of Uganda. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations. 9, Issue 1: 79-92. (ISSN 2348-7585)
  38. Mwesigwa, D., & Wahid, K. A. (2021). Relevance of youth representation through political proportions in Uganda. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies1(1), 29-41. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v1i1.330
  39. Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Towards enhancing local citizen participation in Uganda. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, Vol 1 Issue 1: 15-28.
  40. Amoding, M., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Gender equality and the effectiveness of primary education in Katosi town council, Mukono district in central Uganda. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, Vol 1 Issue 2: 133-142.
  41. Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Public service delivery in Uganda: a reconsideration of grand corruption. Dynamics of Politics and Democracy, Vol 1 Issue 1: 1-13.
  42. Ochwo, B. O., & Mwesigwa, D. (2021). Reward strategies and job satisfaction in private companies: a case of Uganda Breweries-Luzira. Annals of Human Resource Management Research, Vol 1 Issue 1: 69-83.
  43. Akeny, E., & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Personal savings and household investments: a cohort study among primary school teachers. Annals of Management and Organization Research. Vol 1 Issue 4: 261-270. (ISSN: 2685-7715)
  44. Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Deconstructing local economic development in the framework of the political farmer in mid-western Uganda. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations. 8, Issue 4: 43-52. (ISSN 2348-1226)
  45. Adong, M., Opio, M., & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Consequence of land conflicts to small-holder famers in Masindi district, mid-western Uganda, Journal of Agricultural and Rural Research, Vol 5 No 1: 36-46. (ISSN:2523-1189)
  46. Akullo, D., Opio, D.O., & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Consequence of gender-based violence on the prevalence of HIV and Aids among women in Uganda, South Asian Journal of Development Research, Vol 2 No 1: 16-24. (ISSN: 2409- 6938)
  47. Akullu, P.S., Akena, P.R. & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Awareness Creation as a Strategy to Reducing the Rate of Teenage Pregnancy in Lira District. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol 7 No 9: 579-588.
  48. Okello, J., Angol D., & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Factors affecting academic performance of pupils in universal primary education (UPE) schools in Uganda, South Asian Journal of Development Research, 2(1): 16-24. (ISSN: 2409- 6938)
  49. Okello, R.R., Ogwang, J. & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). The impact of Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructural Development (USMID) on the development of infrastructure in Uganda, South Asian Journal of Development Research, Vol 2 No 1: 16-24. (ISSN: 2409- 6938)
  50. Owani, D.D., Oboi, A., & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Microfinance services and household income among small-scale traders in Lira Municipality. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations, Vol. 8, Issue 1, pp. 505-510. (ISSN 2348-7585)
  51. Owani, M., Ogwang, O.G. & Mwesigwa, D. (2020). An Investigation into the Influence of Leadership Styles on Organizational Performance in Ugandan Public Universities, South Asian Journal of Development Research, Vol 2 No 1: 16-24. (ISSN:2523-1189)
  52. Mwesigwa, D. (2020). Using institutional policy to prepare for the fourth industrial revolution in Uganda: a study in Hoima municipality. Asian Journal of Sustainable Business Research. Vol 1 No 2 Pg. 86-94.
  53. Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, B.C. (2019). Agricultural practices in mid-western Uganda: Challenges and prospects for food security in rural areas. Journal of Gender and behaviour. Vol 17 No 3. 13820-37. (ISSN: 1596-9231)
  54. Mwesigwa, D. (2019). The Potential of a Power-Sharing Government to Prevent Post-election Violence in Uganda: Perspectives from Mid-Western Region. Journal of Administratio Publica. Vol 27 No 4 Pg. 47-68. (ISSN: 1015-4833)
  55. Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, B.C. (2019). Enhancing Local Economic Development through tourism: Perspectives from a cohort of Got Ngetta rock climbers in Mid-North Uganda. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure. 8 No 5. (ISSN: 2223-814X)
  56. Mwesigwa, D. (2019). Helmet use among commercial motorcyclists: a survey of two Municipalities in Uganda. South Asian Journal of Development Research, Vol 1 No 2 Pg. 81-97. (ISSN: 2409- 6938).
  57. Mwesigwa, D. and Mubangizi, B.C. (2019). Contributions of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) to Youth Empowerment in Hoima district, Uganda. International journal of Business and management studies. 11 No 1 Pg. 54-71. (ISSN: 1309-8047)
  58. Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2018). Implementation of the Uganda Support for Municipal Infrastructural Development for Smart Cities: a survey of Hoima Municipality. Loyola journal of social sciences. Vol. XXX No 2 Pg. 65-86. (ISSN: 0971-4960)
  59. Mwesigwa, D., & Mubangizi, BC. (2018). The contribution of voter–linked expectations to voter turnouts in Mid-Western Uganda. Journal of Administratio Publica. Vol. 26 No 3 Pg. 252-272. (ISSN: 1015-4833)
  60. Mwesigwa, D. (2018). Enhancing Employee Performance using Selected Leadership Styles of Middle-Line Managers in the Hospitality Industry in Mid-Western Uganda. Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism. Vol. 9 No 3 Pg. 25-35 (ISSN: E88DAD657884)
  61. Mwesigwa, D. (2018). Football betting among the youths in lira municipality: will livelihoods improve? International journal of development and sustainability. 7 No 4 Pg. 1299-1316 (ISSN: 2186-8662)
  62. Mwesigwa, D. (2018). Using farmer groups to empower small-holder rural farmers in Hoima district, mid-western Uganda. International journal of development and sustainability. 7 No 3. Pg. 2186-8662. (ISSN: 2186-8662)
  63. Mubangizi, B.C., & Mwesigwa, D. (2017). Migration and Public Service Delivery: The Status Quo and Policy Responses in Sending and Receiving Countries In Magidimisha, H. H., Khalema, N. E., Chipungu, L., Chirimambowa, T. C., & Chimedza, T. L. (Eds.). Crisis, Identity and Migration in Post-Colonial Southern Africa. Springer: 53-73. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59235-0_4
  64. Mwesigwa, D., & Mubangizi, B.C. (2017). Collaborative planning as a prospect to nurturing domestic tourism: perspectives from service providers in mid-western Uganda. African journal of hospitality, tourism and leisure. 6(2),1-15 (ISSN: 2223-814X)
  65. Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2016). The nascent of oil industry in Uganda: perceptions on its implications for tourism. Journal of Administratio Publica. 24(3), 10-26 (ISSN: 1015-4833)
  66. Mwesigwa, D. (2016). Household food security in Uganda: Reflections on the role of the country’s Prosperity-For-All programme. Loyola journal of social sciences. XXX (2), 229-246. (ISSN: 0971-4960)
  67. Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2016). Exploring the best practices of women-centred ecotourism enterprises in Bunyoro, Uganda. African journal of hospitality, tourism and leisure. 5(2), 1-17. (ISSN: 2223-814X)
  68. Mwesigwa, D. (2015). English language, local languages, or both? Analysing the effect of language proficiency on councillor involvement in local council discussions. Loyola Journal of social sciences. XXIX(2), 209-230. (ISSN: 0971-4960)
  69. Mwesigwa, D. & Mubangizi, BC. (2015). Citizen Participation and policy formulation: A study of bottom-up, top-bottom, and horizontal scenarios in local councils in western Uganda. Journal of Administratio Publica. 23(4), 13-29. (ISSN: 1015-4833)
  • Decentralization and local governance
  • Migration and service delivery
  • Oil exploration and ecotourism in the Albertine Graven
  • Management and delivery of agricultural extension services
  • Household food security
  • Citizen participation, Elections and electoral systems
  • Civil society and rural development
  • Political socialisation, Centralist democracy and political theory

Grants won and awarded missing…

  1. Unpackaging the methodology chapter in the post-graduate research, workshop paper presented at Nkumba University. (2017)
  2. Incumbency and post-election violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review of the power-sharing government. Annual research day on Stimulating research excellence, held at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. (Sept. 29-30, 2016)
  3. The individuality of election observation in the context of Uganda. Annual research day on Stimulating research excellence, held at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. (Sept. 29-30, 2016)
  4. Voluntary participation: (De)-linking expectations and voter turnouts. Business Management conference on Innovative and creative solutions for economic growth strategies and sustainable futures, held at the Riverside Hotel, Durban. (Aug. 24-26, 2016)
  5. Electoral aggression and voter behaviour in Uganda.15th Annual conference on “a century of disciplinary existence – antecedents, evolution, scholarship, trends and issues”, held at Ditsong Cultural History Museum, Pretoria. (April 21-24, 2015).
  6. Contested issues over credibility of the electoral process and electoral systems in the great lakes region: Implications for policy and practice. Annual college research day[s] hosted by the College of Management studies and Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, on “Research in action” (Aug. 27-28, 2015).
  7. Transforming teaching by re-thinking evidence of student learning and Psycho-Social/ Dynamic skills and Principle’s empowerment component used by top administrators/academicians. Nkumba University, Entebbe (July 20-21, 2012).
  8. Building an Eastern African federation delivered by the delegates from National Consultative Committee (NCC) at Universit Le Kigali (ULK). (August 12, 2008).