The Impact of Immigration On Somali Culture in Uganda, A Case Study of Jusenyi-Mengo

ABSTRACT The research carried out on “The impact of immigration on Somali culture in Uganda, Kisenyi mengo” was aimed at establishing Somali culture in Kisenyi, Uganda. The focus of the research also analyzed the socio-economic needs of the Somali immigrants in Uganda. The investigation was also based on the metrics relevant to the rights of the Somali immigrants and the effective mechanisms required safeguarding their educational and fundamental human rights. The theories relating immigrants rights violations including the Malthusian theories provide the basis for analyzing the literature review. The theoretical framework establishes the specific immigration considerations and cultures that directly relate to Somali immigrants. The method that was used to carry out the research was based on exploratory approach and this involved using descriptive survey as an ideal method of getting relevant information that pertains the culture of the Somali immigrants in Uganda. The sampled size was rationed to 60 households which included families and the individual Somali people. The sampling was by randomized means and this was aided by differences in the respondents’ classes. The instruments used in the research varied according to both the respondents’ age and level of education. The questionnaires were used to gel information fl~om an informed class of respondents while oral interviews fbcused on both the students and the uneducated households. The data was analyzed by using relevant coding procedures. The findings of the study showed that culture is an important factor among Somali immigrants. it also found out that the significance ol the core oh~ectives relative to Somali immigrants explored core attributes which reflected existing impacts of Somali culture of the overall concept pf social interaction in Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDMENT iv

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS x

ABSTRACT xi

CHAPTERONE 1

INTRODUCTION I

1.2 Statement of the Problem 3

1.3 General objectives 3

1.4 Specific Objectives ofthe Study 3

1.6 Research Questions I

1.6ScopeoftheStudy 4

1.6.1 Geographical Scope 4

1.6.2 Content scope 4

1.6.3 Time Scope 4

1.7 Significance of the Study 4

1.8 Conceptual framework 5

CHAPTER TWO 9

LITERATURE REVIEW 9

2.1 Introduction 9

2.2 Key elements in Somali culture 9

2.3 Challenges of immigration on Somali culture 23

Systemic Challenges Related to Education 24

2.4 Preservation of Somali culture in the wake ofImmigration 27

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RESEARCH METhODOLOGY .30

3.0 Introduction 30

3.1 Research Design 30

3.2 Research Location 30

3.4 Study Population 30

3.5 Sample Size 30

3.6 Sampling Technique 30

3.7 Data collection 31

3.8 Primary Data 31

3.9 Data Analysis 32

3.10 Ethical Considerations 32

3.11 Limitations ofthe study 32

CHAPTER FOUR 34

FINDINGS. ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 34

4.0 Introduction 34

4.1 Respondents profile 34

4.2 Assessment of the impacts of immigration on Somali culture 40•

4.3 Challenges of immigration on Somali culture 45

4.4 PRESERVATION OF SOMALI CULTURE AMONG IMMIGRANTS 46

CHAPTER FIVE 48

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 48

5.0 Introduction 48

5.1 Discussion 48

5.2 Recommendations 50

5.3 Areas for Further Research 52