Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) 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 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 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 ... -
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 ...