An Analysis of the Physical and Socio-economic vulnerability in post-disaster resettlement: Case Study of Bunambutye camp, Eastern Uganda

Harriet Cherotich, Fredrick Ruguma Tumwine — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

To control the problems that have resulted from landslides affecting Mt. Elgon slopes in Eastern Uganda, the Government has created planned resettlement schemes to resettle over 100,000 people from the landslide-prone areas. Whereas resettlement is viewed as an important tool in alleviating problems associated with disasters, studies have indicated that planned resettlement schemes expose people to risks of impoverishment. This study analysed physical and socio-economic vulnerability in post-disaster resettlement, a case of Bunambutye resettlement Camp in Eastern Uganda. The study adopted a participatory research approach in which participants had control over the research process and agenda. Participatory household surveys were conducted with 140 respondents. This was complemented with key informant interviews, focus group discussions and field walk observations to elicit the necessary data. Utilizing SPSS version 20, univariate graphical and non-graphical exploratory data analysis based on measures of central tendency and dispersion together with content analysis suggest that households are faced with physical and socio-economic vulnerability. In response, households engage in unsustainable practices like seasonal movements from the camp as a coping strategy to mitigate the risks. To address these, we recommend resettlement projects pay attention to the needs of different social groups during the resettlement process and provide incentives that broaden the livelihood opportunities of resettled households.

A Morphological Analysis of Abbreviated Neologisms of Social Media Discourses: A Case of Kenyans on X

Rebin Buyaki Obwang’i, David Barasa, Robinson Oduma — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In recent years, the rise of social media platforms has dramatically transformed communication patterns and language use across the globe. Among these platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter) stands out as one of the most influential, having witnessed the emergence and widespread adoption of abbreviated neologisms. This paper presents the morphological analysis of abbreviated neologisms used by Kenyans on X. The objective was to analyse these abbreviated neologisms within social media discourses using the natural morphology framework (NMT) propounded by Dressler (1985). NMT is a functionalist theory that accounts for morphological preferences based on extra-linguistic motivations. Data for the study was purposively collected from Kenyans on X. The abbreviated neologisms were identified, and their meanings were determined through contextual analysis. The data was then classified based on the morphological structure of the neologisms, including the type of abbreviation, the source words or roots, and other morphemes. This provided insights on the interaction between technology and the morphological evolution of language as evidenced by the use of abbreviated neologisms by KOX. The findings reveal significant insights into the morphological features of abbreviated neologisms, shedding light on the innovative linguistic practices employed by Kenyan X users. The study highlights the role of social media platforms in language evolution, demonstrating how technology influences word formation processes. These findings underscore the broader understanding of language variation and change facilitated by social media platforms. The abbreviated neologisms are formed through initialisms, clipping, and contraction.

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An Analysis of the Physical and Socio-economic vulnerability in post-disaster resettlement: Case Study of Bunambutye camp, Eastern Uganda

A Morphological Analysis of Abbreviated Neologisms of Social Media Discourses: A Case of Kenyans on X