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Analysis of the implications of disasters on food security in, Bududa district on the slopes of Mt. Elgon
(Makerere University, 2022-04-08)In Uganda, the rate of disaster increases and food security decline is alarming yet food is known to play an important role in the livelihoods of many people in the country. This survey conducted from Bududa district in ... -
Analysis of the influence of tropical cyclones on mam rainfall season over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-06)ABSTRACT Tropical Cyclones(TCs) are frequently associated with disasters given the adverse impacts that the related intense winds, storm surges, and heavy rainfall have on vulnerable regions and yet given less attention ... -
Analysis of the recent drought characteristics and its effects on livestock in Karamoja, Kaabong district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)The North Eastern parts of Uganda have been identified as the areas that are prone to recurring drought conditions. This study aimed at analyzing the drought characteristics between 1981 to 2021, perceptions and the ... -
Analysis of tourism products and services marketed by Tourism Associations, A case study of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) and Uganda Community Tourism Association (UCOTA) Kampala.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)This study analyzed tourism products and services marketed by tourism associations (Uganda Hotel Owners Association and Uganda Community Tourism Associations). It was guided by the following objectives; to identify tourism ... -
Analysis of water quality from different water sources in selected areas of Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)Water quality is a major concern in urban areas in many developing countries. Jinja is one of the largest towns in Uganda with a large human population and industries that have the potential to pollute water sources. The ... -
Analyzing the causes of household food insecurity in Adumi sub-county, Arua district
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Food insecurity emphasizes a situation where a person is unable to get a sufficient amount of healthy food on a daily basis. The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2018 describes food insecurity as a situation ... -
Analyzing the determinants and effectiveness of farmer's adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Lwampanga subcounty, Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Climate change characterized by rainfall variability is a major constraint to Uganda’s agricultural sector. It has adversely affected the farmers mostly in the semi- arid and arid communities and the situation is expected ... -
Analyzing the economic contribution of domestic tourism in Uganda: a case study of UWEC
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study was carried out to find out the „‟Economic Contribution of Domestic Tourism in Uganda’’. The researcher used the following objectives to get information. To examine the importance of domestic tourism industry and ... -
Analyzing the implications of drought on food security in Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study was about analyzing the implications of drought on food security in Nakasongola district aimed at exploring community perceptions on drought occurrence, perceptions on food security status, and relationship ... -
Analyzing the level of school preparedness to flood occurrences in Bwaise III, Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Floods are frequent and widespread natural hazards with severe socio-economic losses and environmental impacts. Floods impact the school sector with serious implications on the enrollment attendance, internal efficiency ... -
Analyzing the spatial and temporal variability of soil moisture content in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Soil moisture content is a crucial hydro meteorological parameter in the hydrological processes such as evaporation, evapotranspiration, rate of runoff. Its observation can be used to monitor drought occurrence, flooding, ... -
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 ... -
Application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)A study to examine the application of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation by local communities living around Budongo central forest reserve, a case study of Nyabyeya-2,Nyakafunjo and Panyana villages, Masindi ... -
Assesing the impacts of seasonal rainfall variation on barley production in Bukwo district
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The rainfall variation in Uganda has influenced Agriculture and other related sectors negatively. For example, extreme rains have often caused flooding while suppressed rains have often caused droughts. The yield of seasonal ... -
Assessing adoption of improved cook stoves among households in Kolir Sub County, Bukedea District
(Makerere University, 2023)In many rural areas, usage of improved cook stoves is still limited as majority of people still use traditional cook stoves. The study aimed at generating knowledge necessary for informing interventions for promoting use ... -
Assessing benefits and challenges facing urban farmers in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-21)Gender issues in agricultural production are one way for women and men to benefit equally from economic development. As urban population increases, there is growing interest in developing sustainable urban farming practices ... -
Assessing carbon stocks in different land cover/use types in Masindi and Bulisa districts.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)In this study, I compared average carbon stocks in Masindi district in areas around Budongo central forest reserve and other land cover/use types around the CFR. The study focused on aboveground carbon (AGC) and soil organic ... -
Assessing carbon stocks using satellite imagery in the protected areas of Budongo Central Forest Reserve, Bugungu Game Reserve and Murchison Falls National Park.
(Makerere University, 2023)In this study, I used the satellite images from Earth Explorer to classify the land cover types within the protected areas of Budongo CFR, Bugungu Game Reserve and Murchison Falls NP for the years 2011 and 2022. The different ... -
Assessing challenges facing urban agriculture in Sheema district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-29)This study is aimed to evaluate the obstacles confronting urban agriculture in Sheema district. Utilizing a cross-sectional research, design, the collected data through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. ... -
Assessing characteristics of dry spells over central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)Agriculture is a major economic activity in Uganda, however it is affected by different Climate and Weather Extremes. These weather extremes include rainfall extremes, floods, droughts and dry spells. Dry spells are some ...