Bendicto Kabiito

Bendicto Kabiito serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Governance, Peace and International Studies within the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala. His expertise integrates peace studies, environmental conservation, and climate protection governance across African contexts.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies

His research centers on indigenous peacebuilding mechanisms, particularly examining traditional justice systems like Akiriket in Uganda's Karamoja region. He investigates how customary governance structures can address post-conflict recovery while emphasizing critical roles for women and youth. This work bridges environmental conservation with conflict resolution through climate protection frameworks.

Current research analyzes the repurposing of Akiriket for sustainable peacebuilding in pastoral communities, revealing intersections between cultural heritage and modern conflict resolution methodologies. The study employs participatory approaches to identify actionable pathways for community-led peace processes.

Scientific Awards:

• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Fellowship (2018-2019) for young climate protection leaders

Dr. Kabiito's Humboldt Fellowship advanced climate protection leadership, and his current IPRA Foundation-supported project demonstrates ongoing research impact. No student advisement details appear in source materials, though his fieldwork involves community collaboration in Karamoja. Future work will expand applications of indigenous systems in post-violence recovery contexts.