Message from the Rector

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by and administered under the auspices of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). Inspired by the words of Jesus Christ, "Consecrate them in the truth" (Jn 17:17), the university seeks to promote scientific research, quality teaching, and community service for the purpose of enhancing Christian living.

Based on the word of God, the living tradition and the teaching of the church both universal and local, CUEA provides programmes designed to prepare qualified personnel for the church and society. It also seeks to promote contact and cooperation with other universities and institutions of higher learning so as to bring about a nobler human society.

We are proud to launch this journal. It is published in conformity with the mission of the university. The journal is intended to serve as a forum for researchers to exchange ideas and present their findings and recommendations.

Finally, we wish to thank those who have made the realisation of this journal possible, and especially those who contributed articles. We are very grateful to the editorial team for the time and effort put into its production. We invite comments and constructive criticism, and appeal to our readers to contribute articles so that we can improve the journal and make it an effective tool for promoting understanding of issues of our contemporary society.

Rev. Dr. Caeser Lukudu

Vice Chancellor/Rector