• Assessing the effects of sand mining activities on wetland loss in Lwera wetland system using GIS and remote sensing, Lake Victoria Basin - Central Uganda 

  Namibiru, Josephine kayaga (Makerere University, 2019-07-29)

  While many wetlands in the central region are being degraded due to encroachment, Lwera wetland system is facing degradation from over harvesting of natural resources, sand in particular. The main objective of this study ...

• Assessing timber processing and benefits in the peri-urban timber yards of Bwaise, Kampala 

  Kayuki, Fred (Makerere University, 2019-08-08)

  The demand for timber and timber products has shown a growing trend in Uganda, as indicated by several factors including mushrooming of timber processing firms, government and institution capital investment in timber ...

• Examining wind energy potentials over East Africa using ERA-interim re-analysis data 

  Kirunda, Daniel (Makerere University, 2019)

  The main objective of this study was to examine the wind energy potential of hot spot areas over East Africa. In this study, monthly average wind speed Era-interim Re-analysis data for a period of 1980 – 2005 was used. ...

• The effect of participation in agricultural cooperatives on marketing efficiency of cocoa farmers in Bubukwanga Sub-County, Bundibugyo District. 

  Byamukama, Costa (Makerere University., 2019-09)

  The research study focused on the effect of participation in agricultural cooperatives on marketing efficiency of cocoa farmers in Bubukwanga sub-country Bundibugyo district. The study was guided by the ...

• Tomato and sweet pepper growth and yield as influenced by greenhouse structural design 

  Okumu, Ochanda Henry (Makerere University, 2019)

  Greenhouse production is a technology that many growers in Uganda are adopting to produce horticultural products like vegetables but most especially flowers due to the benefits associated with greenhouse production like ...

• Factors influencing local community participation and ecotourism sustainability in Mt. Elgon National Park 

  Khisa, Joel (Makerere University, 2019)

  This research examined the level at which the communities surrounding Mt. Elgon national park participate in ecotourism and its sustainability and how they can benefit from it. The problem examined was that most people ...

• Determinants of Watermelon Production across Small Scale Farmers in Kityerera Sub-County, Mayuge District 

  Mugala, Lydia Sharon (Makerere University, 2019)

  This study was carried out to examine the determinants of watermelon production across small scale farmers in Kityerera sub county, Mayuge district with the objectives being to establish the social and demographic ...

• Analysis of the improved papaya enterprise in Bbaale sub county, Kayunga district 

  Mwesigwa, Michael (Makerere University, 2019)

  Papaya is an important fruit for Vitamin A. Farmers grow both improved and local papaya varieties. However, information on profitability analysis of the two enterprises is insufficient. This study was conducted to investigate ...

• Characteristics of Teso culture for promotion of cultural tourism. 

  Odongo, Eric Joshua (Makerere University., 2019-06)

  Cultural tourism involves the consumption of a wide range of cultural manifestations, like heritage, art, folklore and others by tourists. Cultural tourism can generally be seen as a socio-cultural relationship between ...

• Response of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) under varying rates of phosphorus in tropical soils. 

  Bbosa, Wilfred Kisaakye (Makerere University, 2019-09-23)

  COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata.) is an important source of protein, minerals and food for the majority of the poor population in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, its contribution to grain yield and micronutrient level is constrained ...

• Effectiveness of a conventional industrial waste water treatment plant (case study of the Scoul’s treatment plant in Lugazi town, Buikwe district) 

  Mirembe, Christine Martha (Makerere University, 2019)

  In Uganda, the use of waste water treatment plants in the industries is a relatively new technology with few studies carried out to investigate their effectiveness for treatment of the industrial waste water before being ...

• Traditional home garden agroforestry for household incomes, food and nutrition security in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. 

  Nakibuuka, Catherine (Makerere University., 2019-09)

  This study examined traditional home garden agroforestry being practiced in Entebbe municipality with a view to improving the productivity, food and nutrition security to the farming households. The objectives of the ...

• Assessing the effects of refugee settlement on land use/cover changes in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda 

  Aciro, Michel Gladys (Makerere University, 2019)

  This study aimed at examining the impact of settling South Sudanese refugees in Palabek Ogili Sub County in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda. With the arrival of refugees from Sudan especially with the increasing political ...

• Effect of extraction parameters (defatting, solvent type, solvent concentration, sonication time and processing method) on total phenolics’ of the edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens 

  Madong, Oscar (Makerere University, 2019)

  This study aimed at determining the effect of extraction parameters (defatting, solvent type, solvent concentration, sonication time and processing method) on total phenolic content in Ruspolia differens (edible grasshoppers) ...

• Effect of payment for ecosystem services projects to the livelihoods: a case study of TGB farmers in Hoima district 

  Ssekyanzi, Julius (Makerere University, 2019)

  The study to examine the effect of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes to the livelihoods in Hoima district was carried out in two parishes; Bwikya and Kapapi. It specifically focused on; documenting the motivation ...

• Post-harvest handling practices on Solanum aethiopicum shum (nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district 

  Nambuusi, Kamiyatih (Makerere University, 2019)

  Nakati farming is a predominant activity in Nangabo Sub-County. The study was aimed at determining post-harvest handling practices on solanum aethiopicum shum (Nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso Distrtict. ...

• Pyrolysis of e-waste for oil production 

  Lindrio, Cissy (Makerere University, 2018)

  Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Uganda and apparently there is no well-established procedure of dealing with this waste. If not well disposed off, this waste is nonbiodegradable and can be ...

• Development of a Self-Sustaining Electro-Mechanical Power Conversion Generating System 

  Muwanguzi, Enoch (Makerere University, 2018)

  Access to modern and clean energy services is a necessary requirement for achieving development goals that extend far beyond the energy sector, such as poverty eradication, access to clean water, improved public health and ...

• Adoption of post-harvest handling and management technologies among maize farmers in Iganga district 

  Nabirye, Winfred (Makerere University, 2019)

  This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of post -harvest handling and management technologies in Iganga district. A sample of 80 respondents was randomly selected from the study area. A questionnaire ...

• Determinants of Consumer Demand Across Different Honey Products in Kampala District 

  Muhindo, Mika Rugarama (Makerere University, 2019)

  Honey is a bee's product that stands as one of the natural resource of significant importance socially and economically. in the recent years, human consumption of honey and honey-products such as honey syrups and ...

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