Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Kampala city"
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Assessing household energy consumption in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2021-02-11)Over the years, the population of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda has more than doubled, and this has increased the demand for energy. However, adoption and use of modern energy cooking services remains limited. Over ... -
Assessing occupational safety and health risks among municipal solid waste collectors in Kampala, Uganda Case study central division
(Makerere University, 2020)Solid waste collectors play an important role in maintaining health and hygiene in the city. However industrial countries (with a few exceptions) are estimated to have access to adequate occupational health services, ... -
Assessing the impacts of seasonal variation in rainfall on the state of street vending business and environmental health welfare in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research was about assessing the impacts of seasonal variation in rainfall on the state of street vending business and environmental health welfare, where the study focused on three dimensions of ; investigating the ... -
Assessing the potential for reducing carbon footprint of tourist establishments in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-03-20)The study was intended to assess the potential for reducing the carbon footprint of tourism establishments in Kampala City. The objectives of the study were to know the sources of carbon dioxide emissions in tourism ... -
Assessment on motorist behavior at zebra crossings in Kampala city Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-30)The objective of this study was to assess the impact of zebra crossings on motorist behavior at pedestrian crossings in Uganda. Zebra crossings play a vital role in ensuring pedestrian safety by providing designated points ... -
Awareness and adoption of poultry health and disease management practices among vendors in Kampala markets
(Makerere University, 2022-06-17)In Uganda, previous studies on awareness of poultry healthcare and diseases and associated social demographic factors mainly considered farmers, hence scarce information exists on the side of market vendors of poultry and ... -
Carcass quality and causes of carcass condemnation of cattle slaughtered in Kampala city abattoirs
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Beef production is a very important sector in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the quality of beef carcasses produced and the major causes of carcass condemnations. Hence the evaluation of beef carcass ... -
Diversity of medicinal plants traded in markets within and around Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2019-08)An ethnobotanical study about medicinal plant species was carried out in markets within and around Kampala City with a view to understanding the diversity of plants and plant parts sold. . Data was obtained through interviews ... -
The environmental impact of waste disposal in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022)Waste indiscriminate disposal is recognized as an important cause of environmental pollution and is associated with health problems. This study therefore sought to investigate the environmental impacts of waste disposal ... -
Management and preservation of historical monuments for promotion of tourism in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022)Monuments (historical monuments) are fixed assets that are of public interest, identifiable because of particular historic, national, regional, local, religious or symbolic significance and usually accessible to the general ... -
The role of parents in the development of overweight and obesity among children 5-12 years old in private schools in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023)The general causes of childhood overweight and obesity have been assumed to be high caloric and fat intake paired with little to no exercise. Evidence has also shown that excessive sugar intake especially in soft drinks ...