Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Kampala"
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Assessing the Profitability of Maize Grain Trade in Selected Markets of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)This special project was compiled after conducting research in selected markets of Kampala (kalerwe, kasubi, owino and Nakasero) on assessing the profitability of maize grain trade in selected markets of Kampala. The main ... -
Assessing the spatial-temporal land use & land cover changes and surface urban heat island in Kampala over a period of 2002-2020
(Makerere University, 2022)Many urban and suburban areas experience higher temperatures compared to their neighboring rural surroundings. This difference is what constitutes an urban heat island. This phenomenon is mainly due to urbanization ... -
Assessment of the challenges faced by youth farmers in the sub-urban areas of Kampala: a case study of Kawempe division
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Chemical characterization and comparison of nutrient quality of abattoir, and industrial solid waste from Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Waste water treatment is a fundamental component of any society to safeguard people‟s health from water bone and water related diseases. Wastewater treatment results into discharge of sludge (Sludge is a concentrated ... -
Comparative assessment of service quality in selected three and four star hotels in Kampala central business area
(2018-06)The study focused on the comparative assessment of service quality in selected three and four star hotels in Kampala central business area. The objectives of the study were to assess the quality of services offered at ... -
A comparative study of the nutritional quality of fast foods from three restaurants in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Fast foods are defined as easily prepared processed food served as a quick meal or to be taken away (in snack bars and restaurants). Due to today’s busy schedule, fast food centers have taken over responsibility of preparing ... -
Effect of brokers on the efficiency of tomato markets in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-09)Brokers play a big role in the tomato markets however their involvement has a number of effects on the efficiency of markets. This research aimed to assess the efficiency of tomato markets in Kampala, with a specific focus ... -
Effect of sunlight exposure and temperature on the quality of bottled drinking water in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was conducted to assess the effect of different storage temperatures and durations on physicochemical properties including total dissolved solids, pH, and formaldehyde of four bottled water brands designated A, ... -
Effects of the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns on air pollutants: A case study of PM2.5 in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-16)This research aimed at assessing the effect of the traffic free conditions experienced during the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns on PM2.5 concentration levels in Kampala city, Uganda while factoring in meteorological influences. ... -
Effects of Uber transport to tourism development in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2019-07-22)This study focused on the effects of Uber transport to tourism development in Kampala city. Fifty (50) respondents were selected for the study, especially the Uber riders/drivers and customers. The objectives of this ... -
Examining strategies that small and medium hotels in Kampala use to retain on job trained workers
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)the purpose of this study was to examine strategies that small and medium hotels in kampala use to retain workers that are trained on job. the general objective of the study was to contribute to the strategies that small ... -
Factors influencing the performance of micro agribusiness enterprises in central division, Kampala district: a case of fruit vendors
(Makerere University, 2019-11-06)There has been a recent spark in the unending discussion about the importance and role played by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries especially, Uganda. The need to help them survive, thrive ... -
The ICT platforms 3-star hotels have used to overcome Covid-19 business related effects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-08)The aim of this study was to examine the different ICT platforms that have supported the threestar hotels despite the COVID-19’s negative effects. The study was guided by three objectives: to identify the different ICT ... -
Impact of Covid-19 on butchers and their coping strategies in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-05-15)Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11th March 2020. This forced various countries to put in place various measures to curb the spread of the virus. The measures included ... -
Impact of land use change on surface runoff in Kampala: A QGIS-based SCS-CN method
(Makerere University, 2022)The changes in land use during the expansion of urban areas increase surface runoff and the associated flood risk. Surface runoff, if not properly managed, causes damage to property and infrastructure, leads to silting ... -
The influence of temperature and humidity on the escalation of influenza virus in young children in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The climate patterns over Uganda particularly Kampala district shows a high degree of spatial and temporal variability. The study main objective was to assess the variation of influenza virus spread in young children ... -
Marketing and efficiency of raw beef supply in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)Worldwide, bovine meat output rose to 71.1 million tonnes in 2020, up 2.1 percent from 2017, principally originated in five leading producing countries. Uganda has 14.2 million cattle, of which 13.3 million are indigenous ... -
Profitability and post harvest losses associated with the Marketing of fresh beans in major markets in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)