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Paul Muleke

Paul Muleke

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Dr. Muleke Paul is a distinguished teacher educator and academic leader with over fifteen years of experience in higher education. Passionate about shaping the next generation of educators, he has dedicated his career to advancing teacher training at Bachelors, Masters and PhD Levels, curriculum innovation, and educational quality in Uganda.

Throughout his career, Dr. Muleke has successfully been a member of several transformative projects aimed at improving teaching and learning in public universities. His project Integrating Patriotism in Teacher Education Curriculum in Public Universities in Uganda (PAPU) promoted national values and civic responsibility among trainee teachers. Through Using Emerging Technologies to Innovate the Teaching and Learning of History Education in Public Universities in Uganda (e-History), he championed the use of digital technologies to make History education more interactive and engaging. He also been a member of a project on Increasing the Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills of Secondary School Teachers, equipping educators with practical skills to thrive in an evolving job market.

Dr. Muleke’s scholarly engagement extends beyond project membership. He serves as a reviewer for several reputable international journals, including the Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, the Journal of Education, Society and Behavioral Sciences, the Asian Research Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, and the Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports. His expertise and dedication to academic excellence have earned him appointments as an Institutional and Programme Reviewer with the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), and as an External Examiner for Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Gulu University, and Nkumba University.

Currently, Dr. Muleke Paul serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Mountains of the Moon University, where he provides visionary leadership in curriculum design and review, academic mentorship, and faculty development. Beyond academia, he is deeply involved in community and faith-based initiatives and serves as the Head of Laity at St. Stepheno Small Christian Community, Katale-Sseguku.

Dr. Muleke’s work reflects a deep commitment to nurturing well-rounded, values-driven teachers and to fostering innovation, patriotism, and excellence in Uganda’s education system.

 

 

 

Year

 

2011-2019

  

 

Institution

 

Makerere University

  

 

Qualification

 

PhD (History Education)
2006–2011 Makerere University MAED (History Education)
2002–2006 Makerere University  BAED (History major)
  Muleke, P., Kasiita, T., & Kisembo, M. (2025). Neo-colonizing Ugandan Education: Analysis of Neo-colonial Effects on History Education Management at Ordinary Level in Uganda. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 6(6), 114-120.   Muleke, P., Kisembo, M., Kasiita, T., & Aisha, N. (2025). Perceptions of History Students and Lecturers on Remote Learning duringCovid-19 Pandemic at Universities in Western Uganda: Lessons for Stakeholders. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 6(6), 89-94.   Muleke Paul, Mwangu Alex Ronald, and Nalule Rebacca. “The philosophy behind sampling in educational research.” African Journal of philosophy & Religious studies 9 (1) 001-005, January, (2023) International scholars Journals   Mugoya Peter,  Muleke Paul and  Mwangu Alex: Impact of Teacher’s Qualification on Secondary School  History  Teaching  and  Learning  in  Kajara  County,  South  Western  Uganda.  European Journal of Education and Pedagogy 3 (3) 77-90 May 2022   Muleke Paul, Betty Ezati (PhD) and Mourice Tamale (PhD). Indicators of Neo-colonialism at O- Level curriculum Education in Uganda. International  Journal  of  Innovative  Education  Research 5(3): 1-17, July-Sept., 2017   Muleke  Paul,  Betty  Ezati  (PhD)  and  Mourice  Tamale  (PhD).  Effects of Neo-colonialism on Education  policy  at  O-Level Education  in  Uganda.  International Journal of Innovative Education Research 5(3): 18-34, July-Sept., 2017   Muleke Paul, F. Masagazi Masaazi (PhD). Maurice Tamale B. (PhD) and Nalule Rebecca. The impact of commercial Agricultural investment  on the pastoral communities  in Uganda: A case of Karamoja sub-region.  International journal of Innovative  Agriculture  and Biology  Research 1(3):1-11, December 2013   Muleke, P. Mwangu,  A. Mugula,  B. (2013). The rationale of writing chapter one of a dissertation proposal in educational research, Global Advanced Research Journal of Educational Research And Review, Vol. 2 (3) pp.046 – 048.   Muleke, P. Mugula, B. (2013). An overview of how to write a dissertation proposal. Global Advanced research Journal of Social Science (GARJSS). VoI.2 (1) pp.012-015   Muleke Paul. (2023). An Analysis of the Philosophy behind Sampling in History Education Research: Research Highlights in Language Literature and Education Vol. 4,4 April 2023, page 21-29, B P International, India  
Year                      Title of the Project Amount Status
2024 Integrating Patriotism in teacher education curriculum in Public Universities in Uganda (PAPU) MAKRIF 136 Millions Done
2019 Using Emerging Technologies to Innovate the Teaching and Learning of History in Public Universities in Uganda(e-History) MAKRIF 120 Millions Done
2020 Increasing on the Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills of Secondary School Teachers (MAKRIF) 130 Millions Done
                 INTERNAL POSTGRADUATE   RESEARCH SUPERVISION
S/N Name of the student Registration

 

number

 Topic of Research University Status
1.  

 

Mugisha  James

 2017/U/MMU/ME

 

LPS/004

 Effects  of school administration  on  academic

 

performance   of   s.4    students   in   selected private   and   public     secondary  schools  of Kasese municipality

 Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed
2. Henry Kabiriri 2018/U/MMU/ME

 

LPS/022

 Social-economic  factors affecting  female

 

students’ retention  in faculty  of education at public universities  of Western Uganda.

 Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed
3.  

 

Bakangisa  Isaiah

 15/A/MAED/056/P

 

G

 The role of motivation  in mitigating  teacher

 

turnover in selected universal  secondary schools of Rukiga  District

 Kabale

 

University

 Completed
4. Mugoya Peter 2018/MAED/1708/

 

R

 Impact of teacher’s qualification  on the

 

effective  teaching  of senior four History class in Kajara County-Ntungamo  District

 Kabale

 

University

 Completed
5. Ahumuza  Doreen 17/A/MAED/023/R The Role of School infrastructure  Utilization on Academic Performance  in selected schools  of Kajara county,  Ntungamo  District Kabale

 

University

 Completed
6. Musinguzi Abert 17/A/MAED/061/R
Explaining pupil dropout in UPE schools: The case of Nyabihoko Sub County, Ntungamo District
 Kabale

 

University

 Completed
8. Mbabazi Juliet 2019/U/MMU/ME

 

LPS/006

 Effects of educational internal supervision on History Teaching and Learning of Lower secondary schools in Bunyangabu District. Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed
9. Namara Brenda 2020/U//MMU/MELPS/006 Effect of Psycho-Social factors on students’ wellbeing in government and private secondary schools of Fortportal Tourism City Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed
10. Karatuunga John Brother 2020/U/MMU/MELPS/012 Effect of teaching staff motivation on academic performance in upper primary in both government and private primary schools of Kaenda sub-county Kabarole District. Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed
11. Ariho Ivan 2020/U/MMU/MELPS/008 The role of instructional supervision on academic performance of government and private secondary schools in Nkoma sub-county Kamwenge District Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed
12 Tumuhamye Betty 2022/U/MMU/MELPS/015  

Teacher-Pupil ration and learner’s academic achievement in public primary schools of Kamwenge Town Council, Kamwenge District

 Mountains

 

of the Moon University

 Completed

 

EXTERNAL RESEARCH SUPERVISION

S/N University Students’ name Reg Number Topic
 

1

 Makerere University  

Nakitto Jeniffer Milly (PhD)

  

 

2016/HD04/19075/U

 Perceptions on integrating Career guidance in Teaching and Learning History at the Advanced Level of Education for Career development: A case of selected secondary schools in Wakiso District

 
 

2

 Makerere University  

Sabiti Eric

  

2021/HD04/2864/U

 Exploring the utilization of instructional materials in the competence-based History curriculum. A case of selected secondary schools in Mukono municipality, Uganda
 

3

 Makerere  University  

Wanzige  Hannington

  

2021/HDO4/23127U

 Implementing competency- based teaching and learning; evidence from social studies classrooms in selected primary schools of Bulamagi sub-country, Iganga District
 

4

 Makerere     University  

Mwenyi Kipa Haruna

  

2021/HD04/2863/U

 An analysis of teacher’s perceptions on competence-based approaches in learning History in selected secondary schools of  Kalagala sub county Luweero District
 

5

 Nkumba University  

Ssebuyungo Wilberforce

  

2020/FED/M226466/DIST

 Career guidance and entrepreneurial skills of secondary school students in Uganda. A case study of Makindye Ssaabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District
6 Kyambogo University

 

 Bakaaki Robert  

18/U/GMEF/1987/PD

 Gender and its influence on female students’ enrolment in selected technical vocational education training institutions in Jinja District, Uganda.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

7

 Kyambogo University Florence Nyana 16/U/13430/GMEFIPE

 

 Analysis of School management practices and pupils’ academic performance in Acaba sub-county, Oyam District,Uganda
 

 

8

 Gulu University Ojok Sam Omara 21/U/3513/MAH/PS Indigenous post-harvest practices and their implication on food security in Alebtong District 1980-2022 
9 Gulu University Ouma Emmanuel 21/U/2037/MAH/PS Historicizing the effects of Human Activities on Historical sites: A case study of Nyero Rock Painting in Kumi District (1950-2023)
10 Gulu University Ochen Patrick 21/U/4072/MAH/PS The Unheard Narratives of Children Born in the Lord Resistance captivity in Northern Uganda (1987-2025)
11 Makerere University Tsekpoh Sonia 2023/HD04/27764X Exploring the Implementation of the standard-Based pedagogical practices in the teaching of History Education in Ghana’s Ho Municipality Secondary School
12 Makerere Paul Ssemunywa 2023/DH04/1794U Exploring learners’ experiences in using information communication technology in competence-Based History and Political education cirriculum in a selected secondary school in Mpiji District

 

                                                                         COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Dean-Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon university (2025 To date)
  • Head of Department Foundations of Education, Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University (2022-2024)
  • Chairperson School Practice and Field attachment committee, Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University (2023-2024)
  • Member Curriculum Review and Development committee, Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University (2023-2024)
  • Institutional and Programme Reviewer-(NCHE) (2022 To date)
  • School Practice and Field Attachment supervision, Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University (2017-To Date)
  • Member of Project preparation and Grant Development Committee (PP&GDC)-Mountains of the Moon University (2024 15th October, 2024-To Date)
  • Member of University Finance Committee, Mountains of the Moon University (2024 15th October, 2024-To Date)
  • Member of Senate, Mountains of the Moon University (2024 15th October, 2024-To Date)
  • Member of University Admission Board (UAB)Mountains of the Moon University (2024 15th October, 2024-To Date)
  • Reviewer for:
  1. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies: Certificate No; SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/77829/MUL (1st Dec 2021)
  2. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioral Science: Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/82317/MUL (28th Jan 2021)
  3. Asian Research Journal of Arts and Social Sciences: Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/86102/DRM (16th Apr-2022)
  4. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports: Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/90600/DRM, 2022
  • Participated in Academic programme review and Restructuring workshop at Mountains of the Moon University (17th to 19th June 2020)
  • Participated in updating the online content of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education competence developed in phase 1 (2nd August 2019)
  • Member Research and Publication Committee-Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University (13th Sep 2018-2024)
  • Chairperson School Practice and Field attachment Committee-Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University (2023-2024)
  • Certificate of Recognition for the Outstanding Performance for the Academic Year 2017/2018
  • Facilitator, Educational Research Workshop, Faculty of Education, Mountains of the Moon University, 2018
  • Kiganda Customary Marriage Planning and Management: Certificate No: 553 (28thSEP 2021)
  • Public lecture entitled, “Relevance of History Education at the University level” delivered atUniversity of Kisubi (February 13th2015)
  • Civic Educator in Buganda Kingdom (2007 To date)
  • Good Samaritan at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Sub-parish Katale Segguku
  • Head of Laity St. Stephano Small Christian Community
  • Trainer of holiday makers using IK in Friends of Katale Kisakaate of Seguku Katale