Academic submissions (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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An investigation into the contribution of informal public transport system in Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2018-02-14)The research study explored the objectives like to find out the frequency of boda boda usage, to find out the contribution of boda boda transport to traffic congestion, to find out the laws that governs the Boda boda ... -
An Evaluation of the causes of urban sprawl and its implications on planning and management of Nsangi Parish, Kyengera Town Council
(Makerere University, 2018-05-13)Urban sprawl is a common phenomenon associated with most towns in many parts of the world. Thus, Ugandan towns are not unique in this respect. The dissertation therefore sets out to investigate the causes of urban sprawl ... -
Co-digestion of wastewater sludge with different waste additives for biogas production;( A case study of the Bugolobi wastewater treatment plant)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Available data suggests that only 8% of the wastewater generated is treated in low income countries. This implies that the biggest population is not connected to the sewerage system despite the existence of sewerage ... -
Assessing the adequacy of compensation made under compulsory acquisition in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Fair compensation for compulsory acquisition of land is the amount received by a local person in return of a piece of land that should restore him/her to the original position in that this person should neither gain nor ... -
Implication of urban poverty on physical planning: a case study of Katanga slum in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(2018-09-05)Kampala city center is continuously experiencing rapid urban growth and increase in urban population which overrides the physical planning framework. This is due to high rates of rural urban migration into the city in ... -
Analyzing contractor procurement criteria as a key factor in the successful completion of road construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The construction sector is one of the key economic sectors in Uganda. It has experienced considerable growth in construction activities especially in Kampala city (Alinaitwe M.H, 2008). The sector is however faced with a ... -
Identification and analysis of future land use conflicts in Wakiso district (land use conflict identification model-lucis)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Land use suitability analysis is a process of identifying the most appropriate location and distribution of future land uses (Collins, 2001; Malczewski, 2004). LUCIS is a goal driven model that attempts to derive probable ... -
Investigating the impact of lack of maintenance on gravel roads in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-04)In Uganda today, 80 % gravel (unpaved) roads of the estimated 21,000 km of national road network are in the state of disrepair due to the outmoded maintenance practice combined with minimal funding leading to progressive ... -
Upgrading of Kyenjojo-Kabwoya road to Bitument standard (100km) project
(Makerere University, 2018-07)The study was done specifically to this project to undertake a design review and construction supervision of the physical construction of the works on behalf of the Uganda National Roads Authority while ensuring that the ... -
A comparative study on the effect of accessibility on rental value in storied commercial buildings in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2018-04)The objective of this study was to establish the impact of accessibility on rental value in storiedcommercial buildings in Kampala central business district in Uganda. The assessment was doneusing accessibility modes namely ... -
Concept and techniques: sustainable design techniques in the Langi traditional architecture. a case study of the Langi traditional housing
(Makerere University, 2017-10)The characteristic of traditional architecture generates a congenial place through a sympathetic design of its cultural environment and local people. The study demonstrates how the characteristic of traditional architecture ... -
Assessing the livelihoods of slum dwellers in old, upgraded and new informal settlements in Kampala city and their impact on physical planning: A case study of Kisugu-Namuwongo area
(Makerere University, 2017-09)The report also constitutes study findings of a field research carried out in March 2017 guided by these central questions: -1. How the residents ended up living in Namuwongo upgraded slum Kisugu old slum and the new slum ... -
Effect of client's Project Performance on the contractor's Project delivery
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This report contains information about assessing the effect of client’s project performance on the contractor’s project delivery. It has five chapters. First is the introduction which briefly describes the background of ... -
Advancing transportation in Uganda with automation, connectivity and intelligence
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Vehicle crashes on roads and highways cost Uganda’s economy billions of shillings through loss of human resource, property and infrastructure. According Uganda traffic police reports and other observers, most of road ... -
Investigating the effect of owning and hiring equipment on the timely completion of road construction projects in Kampala
(2018-06)The study was on the effect of owning and hiring Equipment on the timely completion of road construction projects in Kampala as per KCCA and the objectives of the study were to; establish the equipment ownership status of ... -
Spatial modelling of solar energy potential of Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2018)Solar radiation mainly emanates as electromagnetic radiation from the surface of the sun (photosphere). It is originated by several nuclear fusion processes in the interior of the sun (Biira and kilama, 2014). The accurate ... -
Assessing the impact of changes in lancover and climate on urban flooding: A case of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018)Urban flooding (excess rainfall runoff) has continued to present itself in many cities around the world especially in developing countries. In Uganda, the capital, Kampala experiences urban flooding. Dynamics in the land ... -
Investigating the responsiveness of residents in Central Uganda towards ecosan toilets. case study Zirobwe.
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Using Remote Sensing and GIS to Assess Forest Degradation Susceptability-Case Study of Mabira Forest
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Public perception towards boda- boda transport services in Mukwenda Zone Kikumi-Kikumi, Makerere.
(Makerere University, 2018-02)Boda- Boda transport service currently play a significant role in Kampala capital city and Uganda as a whole because most of the youth are getting employment in it. The emergence and growth of boda- boda transport service ...