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Assessment of the source of water pollution and their mitigation in Hoima municipality in Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
The study was aimed at assessment of the sources of water pollution and their mitigation in Hoima municipality in western Uganda. It was guided by research objectives; To: Identify the sources of water for domestic use for ...
Effects of flood occurrences on people's livelihood within Manafwa sub catchment area in Manafwa District
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Floods are the most common water related hazards affecting the world with their effects being greater among the poor in the developing countries. For instance, floods lead to water borne diseases, destruction of property ...
Implications of drought on pastrol and agropastrol communities in Napak district Karamoja Sub_region
(Makerere University, 2021-12-29)
Drought is among the most adverse climatic disasters affecting people’s livelihoods. It has various socio-economic implications for example decrease in crop yields, low incomes, food insecurity, malnutrition, death of ...
An assessment of community resilience to Debris flows in the upper Manafwa catchment, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
Over the years, the lives and livelihoods of the communities living within the debris flow hotspots of the Mt. Elgon region have immensely been affected. This has greatly changed the outlook of disaster management in the ...
Determination of wood recovery in medium-scale furniture workshops in Uganda. The case of Mbawo Timber Works Limited.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-21)
Challenges related to wood recovery have been identified as one of the factors leading to
accelerated forest loss. This is because wood recovery is the most universally known measure
of material efficiency in wood ...
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on tourism labour market in Uganda: a case study of selected tour firms in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-05-15)
The major purpose of the study was to examine the effects of COVID-19 on the tourism labour market in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were: to examine the current level and categories of workforce in tour ...
An assessment of the impacts of rainfall variability on school attendance among day secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01-29)
The occurrence of rainfall variability is common in various parts of Uganda including Kampala district. Uganda is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability.
The study was undertaken with the aim of assessing the ...
Examining the impact of climate and land use/cover changes on the water resources of River Rwizi catchment.
(Makerere University, 2021-10-27)
River Rwizi catchment is vulnerable to changing climate and land use type/land cover changes because it relies heavily on rainfall. The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between climate and land ...
Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of Makerere University undergraduate students towards adoption of sustainable solid waste management practices: a case study of sustainable solid waste disposal practices
(Makerere University, 2021-05-25)
Solid waste disposal practices among Makerere University undergraduate students has been a
major challenge of the University management since the advent of private sponsored students
scheme in the 1990s that saw a ...
An assessment of habitat preferences of marabou storks in Makerere University campus
(Makerere University, 2021-01-01)
Due to the important role marabou storks play in the environment, this study was conducted at
Makerere University to generate knowledge to enhance conservation of these birds. Marabou
storks are scavengers thereby helping ...