• Examining ways of improving on the maintenance culture of public buildings in Uganda. 

  Akanyijuka, Michael (2019-06)

  In general, public buildings are under-maintained with a substantial part of the building stock being in danger of deteriorating. Currently, there is a large stock of public buildings in Uganda owned by Central Government, ...

• Assessing the effects of land cover (LC) change on water quality using satellite imagery 

  Musubula, Edward (Makerere University, 2019-05)

  Surface waters are the most important economic resource for humans which provide water for agricultural, industrial and anthropogenic activities. Surface water quality plays vital role in protecting aquatic ecosystems. ...

• Analyzing the impact of traffic congestion on rental values of residential property: A case study of Kiwatule Parish in Nakawa Division, Kampala District 

  Bainomugisa, Karen Elizabeth (Makerere University, 2019)

  Traffic congestion can be defined as a condition on road networks that results from increased road usage and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. It is caused by everyone ...

• Transformation of human excreta waste into energy resource at household level. 

  Sworo, Emmanuel Eluzai; Thembo, Eriah (2019-06-10)

  On a global scale, approximately 2.4 billion people still rely on the traditional use of wood fuel for cooking, small enterprises use wood fuel for baking, tea processing and brick making (Go-, 2016) this is majorly among ...

• Appraisal of property tax collection systems and compliance: a case study of Kira municipality in Wakiso district. 

  Kyobutungi, Blaire (Blaire Kyobutungi, 2019-07-12)

  Property taxation is the backbone of local government revenue across the globe. This study sought to appraise the property tax assessment and collection system and the compliance behaviour. Specifically, the study sought ...

• Investigating the use of steel slag to improve Bituminous road sub-bases in Uganda. 

  Engeyo, Peace Jane (2020-02-10)

  Large quantities of waste materials like steel slag are being generated and wasted every year in the Ugandan manufacturing industries like Roofings limited, Steel and Tube industries, yet the readily available materials ...

• Land Tenure and its impact on economic development in Karamoja; case study of Kaabong district. 

  Korobe, Albert Masai (2017-08-07)

  Land tenure plays a big role in the economic development of any nation or particular area and proper utilization of the various forms can greatly enhance both the economic and social wellbeing of the people. Any activity ...

• Challenges of road upgrading and standardization in built up areas: a case study of Namungoona ward. 

  Chebet, Lamula (2019-09-19)

  The report is comprised of five chapters which fully explore the research objectives and offers a vital material on various aspects of the research. The first chapter explore general introduction of the study, the background ...

• Development of a web based GIS for visualization and monitoring of forest cover in Uganda: a case of Kibaale district, Uganda. 

  Kaluuba, Enock (2019-05-15)

  This project was undertaken to develop a prototype web gis for visualization and monitoring of forest cover through the exploitation of open source geospatial software and technology in the design and development process. ...

• A study of Road construction and negatively affected properties. 

  Katende, Tonny (2019-07-08)

  The study of road construction and negatively affected properties (case study-Mukono-Katosi-Nyenga Road) was carried out to establish the major causes behind its negative effect on the property market. The data that was ...

• Investigating the effects of Axle loading on initiation Ravelling. 

  Kiryokya, Phionah (2019-05-04)

  Uganda’s total road network in is estimated to be 129,469 Km long. Of this, the community access roads constitute 50%, district roads 26%, urban roads 7% and national roads 17 %. Between 2010/11- 2014/15, the stock of paved ...

• Assessment of the use of untitled land (Kibanja) for mortgage acquisition in Uganda; Case study of Central Uganda. 

  Katongole, Edrine Mukisa (2019-05-30)

  One of the most common sources of business and project funding is loans. These are usually mortgage loans from banks and financial institutions. Other sources of loans are the informal sources like money lenders and saving ...

• Comparative assessment of compliance of land uses to the physical development plan. Case study of Akisim and Kengere ward. 

  Aimo, Sharon (2019-12-12)

  Compliance of developments to the physical development is crucial to the success of any society. For a community to feel the impact of planning, planners should implement plans efficiently. The study aimed at comparing ...

• A web-based GIS for road traffic accident reporting and emergency services routing: A case study of Kampala District 

  Mbabali, Quraish (Makerere University, 2019-05)

  The frequency of road accidents is on the rise in Uganda today with many of these accidents going unnoticed, and many causalities losing their lives while being transferred to health facilities. This, in part, is caused ...

• Assessment of the causes of poor compliance and implementation of building codes and regulations in residential areas of Wakiso. (Case study Kireku) 

  Ssebuyira, Raymond (Makerere University, 2019-06)

  The study aimed at assessing the causes of poor compliance and implementation of the building codes and regulations in residential areas of Kireku. The study focused on three objectives that is to determine; causes of ...

• Assessing the effect of working hours on productivity 

  Kiconco, Mercy (Makerere University, 2019-07)

  The construction sector in Uganda has been an industry that has been known for being mismanaged and experiences delays and low productivity due to lack of prior knowledge about how the sector can be managed. This research ...

• Investigating the effect of sewage sludge in making bricks in the construction industry of Uganda. 

  Ssebabenga, Godfrey (2018)

  The Building Industry in Uganda today has got many construction materials being put to use. Many of these materials are very reliable due to their different potentials in terms of durability, strength say for concrete ...

• Investigating the properties of concrete by partially replacing sand with saw dust. 

  Rugumayo, Edson (2019-08-24)

  The Building Industry in Uganda today has got many construction materials being put to use. Many of these materials are very reliable due to their different potentials in terms of durability, strength say for concrete ...

• Tea crop yield monitoring using radar back scatter estimation. 

  Okello, Moses Isaac (2019-05-14)

  Agricultural monitoring has in the recent past become a paramount venture, primarily out of the need and desire to obtain timely information on crops. This purpose of this report is therefore to discuss agricultural ...

• Estimation of precipitable water vapor using GPS observations over SURVNET CORS stations in Uganda. 

  Sentamu, Hans Mark (2019-05-14)

  Global Position System (GPS) has a function of accurate three-dimension navigation and orientation ,which has the character of detection in all time. With the rapid development and extensive application of GPS technology, ...

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