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Evaluating fecal sludge supplemented with other biomass for use as fuel briquettes
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
In Uganda much of fecal sludge is under-utilized and poorly disposed in many slum areas for example Bwaise. Market wastes such as empty bean pods and pineapple peelings are usually or never utilized. They are mainly disposed ...
An assessment of rainfall characteristics surrounding flood occurrences in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Floods are one of the most devastating and recurring natural hazards threatening the lives and
properties of communities in Uganda. Flood occurrences have increased over parts of Uganda
and are attributed to climate ...
Assessment of plastic waste management in the reverse logistics network of Kampala District: a case study of Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Globally plastic production is 300 tons per year. This makes it 9.1 billion tons of plastics yet only 9% of has been recycled, 3 to 8 million tons of plastics are dumped into water bodies per year. This is because reverse ...
An assessment of rainfall variability and its impacts on crop farmers in Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The study was conducted in Kiboga district and the main objective was to assess rainfall
variability and its impacts on crop farmers. The study analyzed historical rainfall trends from
1988 to 2018 as well as how crop ...
Carbon stocks in forested and other land cover/use types around Budongo Central Forest Reserve, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)
In this study, I compared average carbon stocks in Budongo central forest reserve (CFR) and other land cover/use types around the CFR. The study focused on aboveground carbon (AGC) and soil organic carbon (SOC). Field ...
Public Perception and Attitude towards Gazetted Areas for Tourism Industry: A Case of Lake Mburo National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Public attitudes and perceptions are critical in determining tourism development in host destinations and cannot be overemphasized. This study was conducted around Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP). To assess the attitudes ...
Effects of wetland reclamation on the socio-economic welfare of the households around Lubigi wetland
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Wetlands are critical natural resources that serve numerous purposes including environmental, hydrological and socio-economic functions. However, these wetlands are so fragile and have suffered deterioration due to human ...
Examining the characteristics of the June-August (JJA) seasonal rainfall over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)
Rainfall is an element of great concern in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB). It is presented as the meteorological element with the greatest impact on human activity yet remains very difficult to accurately monitor. The purpose ...
Marketable materials derived from solid waste in masaka central market
(Makerere University, 2021-01-10)
The study aimed at generating information on using solid waste to produce marketable products so that waste accumulation is mitigated by turning waste into a resource in Masaka central market. The research based on a ...
Assessing the contribution of traditional biomass cook stoves to household air pollution in Buvuma district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The study was aimed at assessing the contribution of traditional biomass cook stoves to household air pollution in Busamuzi Sub County, Buvuma district. The study was guided by research objectives: To evaluate the relationship ...