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Assessing the survival mechanisms of communities to flooding events in Bwaise parish, Kawempe division, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Many cities in East Africa, particularly those in Uganda are facing with growing problems associated to flooding. Increased rain frequency and intensity alongside other factors such as settlement in flood plains due to ...
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 ...
Impact of temperature and rainfall on soya bean production in Uganda, a case of Nwoya district in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Optimum rainfall and temperature can have a significantly increase yields of Soya beans. The study was conducted on the impact of temperature and rainfall on soya bean production in Nwoya district Northern Uganda. Rainfall ...
Assessing the impacts of urban growth on surface water pollution; A case study of Murchison Bay catchment in Kampala metropolitan area
(Makerere University, 2023-01-02)
Uganda is having a population growth increasing at an estimated rate of 3.1 percent as per 2010 census. This rate of population growth has led to the development of many urban centers with all their characteristics that ...
Comparison of seedling regeneration in eucalyptus plantation and natural forest: a case study of Nyabyeya forestry college plantations and Budongo forest reserve
(Makerere University, 2023-02)
The study purposed to evaluate the native seedling regeneration composition and diversity, under
Eucalyptus plantation and nature forest. Twenty sample plots (10 ×10m) and 1×1m subplots were
established in the natural ...
An assessment of the impacts of urbanization to the community in biiso town council buliisa district
(2023)
Urbanization is one of the major trends in the world with both negative and positive effects to
the community. This book looks at the impacts of urbanization to the community in Buliisa
district. This has been handled ...
Challenges during recruitment, selection and placement of workers in the hospitality industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2023-05-09)
The thesis presents a collection that has been submitted for examination, which investigates the challenges during recruitment selection and the placement of workers in the hospitality industry in Uganda based on the case ...
Assessment of charcoal production drivers in Serere district. A case study of Kateta Sub - County
(Makerere University, 2023-06-02)
A strong desire by charcoal producers to cash in a soaring demand for charcoal for cooking, especially in urban areas, is resulting in environmental degradation on a large scale, threatening the health of human and natural ...
Assessment of solid waste management practices of Kampala capital city, a case study of Bwaise, Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2023-08-24)
The study's field results assist the Bwaise community and local policymakers, in particular, become more aware of issues related to rubbish management. The increased awareness was aided in the development of initiatives ...
Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Agro-Based Livelihoods in Ogolai Sub-County, Amuria District in Teso Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2023-08-05)
Rain-fed agriculture forms the back bone of many rural communities in Africa. However, there an increasing trend in rainfall variability and associated extreme events in form of drought and floods, and a growing uncertainty ...