Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Lake Victoria"
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Analyzing the temporal variability of rainfall and its influence on the water levels over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2022)Understanding rainfall distribution is crucial for sustainable water resource management and several economic activities. This study investigated the temporal trends of rainfall in the Lake Victoria basin focusing on ... -
Assessing Contributions of Selected Streams to Lake Victoria Water Quality through Nakivubo Channel within Nakawa Division-Kampala
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Assessing fishermen`s perception on illegal fishing. A case study of Kasenyi fish landing site, Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2023)Lake Victoria continues to support a significant fishing industry for both local consumption and export in East Africa. Fishing is one of the important economic activities that sustain many livelihoods. However, there ... -
Assessing the impact of marine safety on the development of Lake Victoria’s marine tourism
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)This study was done with a purpose of assessing the impact of marine safety challenges on Lake Victoria‘s marine tourism development in Uganda using the study area of Kasenyi, Nakiwoogo Entebbe and Bugala. The study ... -
Assessing the impacts of rainfall variability on fish production over Lake Victoria: A case of Kasenyi fish landing site.
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Assessing the implications of Lake Victoria water level patterns on community livelihoods in Kalangala district.
(Makerere University, 2022)Lakes are experiencing significant fluctuations across the globe. Amongst the major global environmental challenges around the world, drying up of lakes is the most critical one. Water level fluctuations are very critical ... -
Assessing the potential effects of plastic wastes on selected aquatic species at Lake Victoria: case study Kigungu Landing Sites in Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2021)The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of plastic waste on aquatic species on Kigungu landing site along the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe. Specifically, the study sought to determine the sources ... -
Effect of Eutrophication on the quality of water along the shores of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Eutrophication is a serious environmental problem since it results in deterioration of water quality and is one of the major impediments to achieving Uganda’s development objectives. Many polices and laws have been established ... -
Examining spatial and temporal rainfall characteristics of June - August season over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Rainfall particularly in Uganda exhibits great spatial and temporal variability due to complex topography, in land lakes like L. Victoria and seasonal migration of the ITCZ as well as the climate variability and change. ... -
Examining the impact of over-lake rainfall on Lake Victoria water level fluctuations
(Makerere University, 2023-10-23)Lake water levels fluctuate due to both natural human-induced factors. Variability in climate alters precipitation, driving fluctuations in lake water levels. Extreme fluctuations are usually responsible for flooding, water ... -
Opportunities for Agritourism Development in the Lake Victoria Crescent Ecological Zone: case study of peri-urban areas of Kampala and Wakiso districts
(Makerere University, 2022)The study assessed the opportunities for agritourism development in the Lake Victoria Crescent Ecological Zone. It was guided by the following objectives; to profile agro-enterprises in the Lake Victoria Crescent Zone, to ... -
Solid waste management assessment at gabba landing site in the context of sustainable lake victoria environmental management needs
(Makerere University, 2018)There are different categories of land use on Lake Victoria beach towns of Uganda. The main landing site town in Uganda is Gabba. There are various unregulated socio-economic activities which pose a threat to the water ... -
Water quality monitoring of Lake Victoria using GIS and Satellite Imagery
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Water is world’s most valuable asset. In Uganda, the biggest natural water resource is Lake Victoria. It serves different purposes such as fishing, navigation, eco-conservation and supply of fresh water for various purposes ...