We welcome you to this Special Issue of the Mawazo Journal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University. The Issue is indicative of CHUSS’ commitment to align its processes with the University-wide move to a research-led institutional agenda. In its ten-year strategy (2020- 2030), Makerere University seeks to evolve into a research-led University. It also strives to get more inclined toward graduate-level training.