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Assessing the potential of developing Mukura memorial site as a tourism product: a local community perspective
(Makerere University, 2018)This study explored the Potential of developing Mukura memorial site as a tourism destination focusing on perspectives and attitudes of the local community of Mukura Parish Ngora District. The objectives of the study were, ... -
Comparing sawing efficiency of framed and freehand chainsaw milling in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Chainsaw milling of logs is an important economic activity in Uganda since it produces about 80% of the domestic timber supply especially in rural area. However, chain-sawn timber production has been banned in Uganda partly ... -
Cost benefit analysis of dairy breeds
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The study was carried out to assess the cost benefit analysis of dairy breeds in Bubaare sub-county, Mbarara district. It was to characterize dairy farmers according to breeds kept, determine factors that influence choice ... -
Performance of broiler chicken fed on graded levels of Napier grass protein as replacement for fish meal
(Makerere University, 2018)This experiment was carried out to evaluate the performance of broiler chicken fed on graded levels of Napier grass protein as a replacement for fish meal. In Uganda, the prices of fish meal and soybean meal, which are ... -
Social and economic contribution of tourism at Bujagali falls on the adjacent local communities.
(Makerere University., 2019-11)In Uganda, tourism is recognized and prioritized as one of the sectors for economic growth, investment and development. As part of the effort to increase the understanding of the socioeconomic benefits of tourism to local ... -
Contribution of Mt. Elgon Ecosystem to Transboundary Tourism between Uganda and Kenya
(Makerere University., 2019-07)The study was about the Contribution of Mt. elgon ecosystem to transboundary tourism between Uganda and Kenya. The objectives were to examine the tourism attractions at the Uganda –Kenya border that are part of the Mt Elgon ... -
Assessing the relationship between weather and Tuberculosis. (A case study of Soroti District)
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Air temperature variations world widely has been reported to affect various respiratory diseases however it is less documented when it comes to tuberculosis.There has been much change in the distribution of tuberculosis ... -
Implications of collective action and access to training services on market performance of dairy farmers in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2020-02-13)The study examines the implications of collective action and access to training services on market performance across dairy farmers in Luwero district. The study was conducted in two sub-counties selected randomly. A sample ... -
The effect of collective action on profit efficiency among smallholder coffee farmers in Mateete sub-county in Sembabule district
(Makerere University, 2019-09-10)Collective action can be measured in form of participation and membership to organized groups, including coffee farmers’ production and marketing groups. It is widely agreed that collective action may be vital to the ... -
Economic viability of coffee nursery operations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)This study determined the profitability and economic viability of coffee nursery operations in Uganda, as well as the factors that influence the economic viability of these operations using secondary data that was ... -
Effect of organic fertilizer (poultry manure) and inorganic fertilizer NPK (17:17:17) on the perfomance of leafy vegetable of red doodo (Amaranthus blitum) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This was a screen house experiments carried out Namulonge research station. The effect of inorganic fertilizer NPK 17 :17:17 and organic fertilizer poultry manure on the performance of leafy vegetable Amaranthus blitum ... -
Effect of plant spacing and nutrient source on growth and yield of pineapple (Ananas comosus) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2018-09-03)Uganda produces only 0.35% of total pineapple production for East Africa compared to 80% and over 19% produced in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively. Low productivity is attributed to lack of improved planting materials, ... -
Factors affecting farmers’ participation in cooperative milk collection centre in Ngoma sub-county in Nakaseke district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The major purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting farmer’s participation in cooperative milk collection centers in Ngoma subcounty in Nakaseke district. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine ... -
Harnessing gender roles in the dairy value chain to improve productivity: a case study of Bubaare sub county, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Women in Uganda play a vital role in dairy production, especially on a small scale but most of them can only access livestock by virtue of relationship to their fathers, husbands or sons. Despite the active participation ... -
Significance of Namugabwe cave in the development of tourism around Sironko district
(Makerere University, 2018)This study was carried out to assess significance of Namugabwe cave in the development of tourism in Uganda. The objectives that guided the study were: (i) to assess the potential of Namugabwe cave as a tourism site, (ii) ... -
Factors determining visitors’ choice of souvenirs at religious sites: case study of old Kampala mosque and Christ the King church
(Makerere University, 2020-01-22)In Uganda, it is unclear how religious tourists are motivated to choose the type of souvenirs they buy. In particular, the factors that determine choice of souvenirs by religious tourists are not clearly documented. This ... -
Assessing the impacts of seasonal rainfall and temperature variability on the prevalence of livestock diseases in Kotido district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-05)The objective of the study was to assess the impacts of the variability of seasonal rainfall amount and temperature on the prevalence of certain livestock diseases, focusing on the prevalence of East coast fever and ... -
Factors that influence tourists’ preferences for crafts: A case study of East African Craft Village, Buganda Road
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The problem this study examined was that, although tourists have been buying crafts from East African Craft Village, little is known about the tourist’s preferences for crafts. This is due to limited research focus on the ... -
Assessing the impacts of seasonal rainfall and temperature variability on the prevalence of livestock diseases in Kotido District, Uganda
(2019-07-05)The objective of the study was to assess the impacts of the variability of seasonal rainfall amount and temperature on the prevalence of certain livestock diseases, focusing on the prevalence of East coast fever and ...
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