Acknowledgement
This research work has been made possible due to the contributions of many people I would like to acknowledge. I am extremely grateful to all those individuals who contributed directly or indirectly towards the completion of this dissertation. Firstly, special thanks go to my supervisor Dr. Doris Muhwezi Kakuru for her consistence guidance and support given to me at various stages of this dissertation. May God bless you greatly!
My sincere thanks also go to Associate Professor Peter Atekyereza and Dr. State Andrew who reviewed my proposal and provided critical and invaluable guidance in the first stages of the evolution of this thesis. I can not thank you enough. This masterly piece will always serve as a reflection of you intellectual guidance.
I wish to convey my gratitude to all my respondents and key informants in Muhorro Sub-county Kibaale district for their generous contributions and their willingness to freely discuss with me during the process of data collection. This study would not have been possible without your cooperation. I will always remember you!
Lastly, thanks go to my colleagues in the course for your constant support and words of encouragement. My best friends who provided me with material and intellectual support – Alex, Esau and Mgabo, I thank you all. God bless you all.