Browsing Academic submissions (CAES) by Subject "Uganda"
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Agroforestry Practices and Community Livelihoods in Koro Sub County Omoro District
(Makerere University, 2019-08-05)In Koro sub county agroforestry practices of agrisilvicultural, silvopastoral and apiculture are agroforestry practices that are practiced by the farmers is a promising alternative and is considers as one of the few ... -
Challenges to the development of cultural heritage tourism sites in Wakiso District: a case of Baagalayaze Heritage Site
(2018-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges to the development of cultural heritage tourism sites in Wakiso district particularly Baagalayaze heritage site and the specific objectives were; to identify ... -
Diversity of storage insect pests of maize along the maize value chain in three districts of West Nile agro-ecological zone
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a critical food and nutrition and livelihood crop in Uganda, particularly in West Nile sub-region. Despite its importance, its production is still low in West Nile sub- region. Post-harvest losses ... -
Effect of storage time and temperature on composition of raw bovine milk
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The dairy industry in Uganda is often challenged with handling the perishable dairy products especially fluid raw milk. This implies that a cold chain is necessary at all stages of production. This study aimed at ... -
Evaluation of labour productivity in timber harvesting operations: A case study of Namwasa plantation, Mubende District
(2018)Labour productivity is an important measure to gauge competiveness and efficiency particularly for firms in which the production process is relatively labour-intensive. In terms of labor productivity, previous studies ... -
Examining observed and projected patterns in seasonal rainfall extremes in Uganda: a case study of the greater Masaka region
(Makerere University, 2019-06-27)Greater Masaka is a vast area located with the cattle corridor regions of Uganda. The region is very susceptible to changes in the rainfall patterns as this affects the nature of economic activities that are carried out ... -
Examining the relationship between Minimum temperatures of January and February and March to May seasonal rainfall over Uganda
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Factors leading to missed opportunities in diagnosis and management of acute malnutrition in children less than 5 years at Wakiso Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2018)Acute malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa in general and Uganda in particular but it’s often missed as a diagnosis in most general medical set ... -
Molecular characterization of species associated with Teratosphaeria canker of Eucalyptus hybrid clones in Matugga, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-08-05)The dwindling natural forest cover and the corresponding wood shortage in Uganda have necessitated investment in plantation forestry in which Eucalyptus hybrid clones are an important component. Successful establishment ... -
Potential of Sir Samuel Baker's Fort Patiko for tourism growth in Gulu District
(2018-09)This study was carried out to assess thepotential of Sir Samuel Baker’s Fort Patiko for tourism growth in Gulu District. The objectives were; 1) to assess the attitude of local communities adjacent to the historical site ... -
Promoting Uganda's tourism through art and craft
(Makerere University, 2018)The major objective of this study is to investigate how art and craft can be used to promote tourism in Uganda more especially in Kampala, the country’s largest urban area. The study was investigate the following specific ... -
Provision of transport services in protected areas in Uganda: evidence from Kidepo Valley National Park
(2018-08)The study was aimed at assessing transport services provisioning in protected areas with specific emphasis on Kidepo Valley National Park (KVNP). It was guided by the following specific objectives; (1) to identify the ... -
A survey of stakeholders promoting Uganda's Sports Tourism potential
(Makerere University, 2018)Sports Tourism is a growing sector within both the tourism and sports industry with some countries are becoming dependant on it. However, the promotion of Sports Tourism in Uganda is still low due to the little attention ... -
Urban expansion and environmental threats in one decade of oil and gas exploration in Albertine Graben, Uganda: a case study of Masindi Municipality, Masindi District
(2018-07)The study was carried out in Masindi municipality to assess urban expansion and environmental threats resulting from oil and gas industry. It was guided by three objectives which were: Examining environmental management ... -
Vulnerability assessment and cost benefit analysis of climate change adaptation in Nakasongola and Isingiro Districts
(Makerere University, 2018)The impacts of climate change are important factors in understanding how the Water, Environment and Agriculture sectors are vulnerable to these climate variables and how the affected areas adopt to them. The aim of the ...