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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...