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Monitoring of urban transport air pollution in Nansana Municipality
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Air pollution is one of the global developmental and environmental challenges threatening the existence of humanity and nature today. Different actions have been undertaken to mitigate and adapt to it in different parts ...
Characterization of Lake Victoria’s water quality at near-shore areas following a rise in the lake’s water level
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Water pollution around water bodies has continued to be a global problem due to the diverse and increasing pollution sources within the changing world. This study aimed at identifying the potential sources of water pollution, ...
An assessment of the effect of rainfall on malaria prevalence among pregnant women in Lira city: [a] case study [of] Ober Parish
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Malaria remains a significant public health concern, particularly among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to elucidate the effect of rainfall on malaria prevalence among ...
Evaluating farming practices adopted by tomato farmers in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The study is aimed at identifying production adopted by tomato farmers and constraints faced by farmers in major tomato growing areas of Uganda. There was need to identify factors influencing choice of variety grown, land ...
Analysing the implications of rainfall variability on food security: a case study on small holder farmers in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
In many developing countries, rural livelihoods -agriculture is important for poverty alleviation and food security (Funge‐Smith & Bennett, 2019). However, as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, ...
Assessing the Sources of Water Pollution and Mitigation Measures in Uganda: A Case of Bwaise III Parish
(Makerere University, 2023-10-31)
The study assessed the sources of water sources pollution and mitigation measures in Bwaise III parish. The objectives of the study were; to characterise houses and water resources in Bwaise III Parish, to examine the ...
An assessment of the levels of awareness and implementation of energy conservation measures and practices to facilitate sustainable energy utilization
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
The escalating global demand for energy and the environmental consequences of conventional energy sources have raised pressing concerns worldwide. The aim of this study is to enhance sustainable energy usage by assessing ...
Local community adaptation to climate change in Ibulanku sub county Bugweri District.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Bugweri district, east of Uganda, East Africa, has a backdrop of troubling malnutrition, most especially among infants, with a high population of about 2.96 million people. The region is highly vulnerable to climate change, ...
Assessing the impact of urbanization on ground water storage in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Urbanization is affecting groundwater storage in developing countries and Uganda is not exceptional. This study has investigated the impact of urbanization on groundwater storage between 2002 and 2022. Landsat images from ...
Enhancing green city development in Namanve industrial park, Mukono district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09-25)
The development of Green Cities means establishment of an integrated system that places
paramount importance on embracing continuous change, adaptation, and learning, with the
overarching goal of enhancing citizens' ...