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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 ...
Assessment of climate variability and its implication on black bean yield variations in Kitgum district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Climate variability poses a threat to the sustainability of agricultural production particularly black bean production among local farmers in Kitgum district. Understanding climate variability and its implication on black ...
The influence of land use practices on soil erosion processes in Kigezi Highlands, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
The highlands of south western Uganda are one of the major areas affected by soil erosion. This study aimed at analyzing the influence of land use practices on the occurrence of soil erosion in south western highlands of ...
Assessment of solid waste management practices in Nakasero Market, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Solid Waste Management in markets is one of the biggest challenges facing city authorities across the world due to exponential rise in volumes generated exceeding the technical and financial capacity for collection and ...
Local level awareness and adaptation to climate change in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
This study investigated the awareness of and adaptation to climate change among residents of selected cells in Lira City. The research objectives were to determine the extent to which local people are aware of weather and ...
Assessing people’s attitude and perception towards domestic solid waste management practices at the disposal site and households, A case of Koboko Municipality
(Makerere University, 2023)
Effective domestic waste management practices are vital for achieving sustainable and environmentally friendly communities. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of individuals towards waste management is crucial for ...
Land use and land cover patterns within and around Okole wetland ecosystem in Railway Division, Lira City East
(Makerere University, 2023)
Assessment of land-use and land-cover (LULC) change of any region is one of the prominent features used in environmental resource management and its overall sustainable development. In land change sciences, land use and ...
Current and future climate of Bulambuli district, Mount Elgon region
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Climate variability and change has been noted to be on the increase. In mountain areas such as Bulambuli district, a temperature rise has been noted. However, there is limited information on the future state of the climate ...
Effect of livelihood choice on household food security: a case study of boda-boda riders in Buwalasi Sub County, Sironko District
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The study was conducted to assess the effects of Boda-boda business on food insecurity on people of Buwalasi Sub County, Sironko district. Data was collected using questionnaires and field observations. The results show ...
Effects of tobacco growing on household food insecurity in Paicho Sub-County, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The study was conducted to assess the effects of tobacco farming on food insecurity on the people of Paicho sub-county, Gulu district. Data was collected using questionnaires and field observations. The results show that ...