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    The Uganda Martyrs
    (Makerere University, 1964-05-01) Mulumba, Mathias
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    Appraisal of information activities of the Family Planning Association of Uganda
    (Makerere University, 1994) Kakai, Miriam
    This research paper centres on the ways in which the Family Planning Association of Uganda disseminates its information about Family Planning throughout Uganda. It looks into the ways in which FPAU plans, implements and evaluates its information activities. "The source of each item of information is ultimately another person" and in this case its an organised body - FPAU. It acts as an information system though not fully installed. It facilitates the transfer of information from one person to another, which is essential for human development. The basis of the study, therefore, is to consolidate the concept of information work for efficient and effective information dissemination by highlighting the information activities of FPAU, identifying what can be added into the information network to ease dissemination, identifying the core causes of neglecting family planning in order to focus on them when conveying the message to the masses and highlighting on the communication skills used in other countries that have led to their success. The association plans for the future promise brighter results for the generation to come. This is highlighted in the findings of the research.
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    The right to education for children in Uganda: A critical analysis
    (Makerere University, 1998) Nabirye, Christine
    The study aims at the identification of Uganda's educational problems visa vis the right to education for children which is a legal right for all persons under Article 30 of the Constitution of Uganda 1995 and S.6 (a) of the Children Statute as a right for all children. The research is to find out if the right is enforced and if not why this is so and what measures can be taken to change the situation. This is another objective of the study. T ~ criticize the programme, find the problems associated with it, possible solutions. The study also aims at examining various laws on education like the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda -Article 30, the Children's Statute S.6(a), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 26, the International Convention on Economic, Social and cultural Rights, Article 13, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child , African Charter on Human and People's Rights and The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child as well as the Declarations on the .rights of the Child, 1924 and 1959, to find out if they are implemented in Uganda.
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    Omutindo gw'ensomesa y'Oluganda mu bibiina ebina ebisooka ku ddaala nnakabirye (O'Level)
    (Makerere University, 2004-12) Namugenyi, Masitula
    Okunoonyereza kuno kwali kukwata ku mutindo gw'ensomesa y'Olulimi Oluganda mu masomero ga Nakabirye mu ggombolola y'e Makindye.Okusobola okufuna ebigendererwa by'okunoonyereza kuno,ebigendererwa bino ebituukibwako byatuukibwako. Okwekkenneenya obusobozi bw,abasomesa mu kusomesa olulimi Oluganda ku ddaala Nnakabirye. Okwekebejja obusobozi bw'abayizi mu kuyita Olulimi Oluganda mu maomero ga Nnakabirye. Ebiwandiiko byekebejjebwa okusinziira ku bigendererwa ebyo ebiragiddwa waggulu, kale ebiwandiiko byekkeneenyezebwa okusinziira ku bigenderwa ebyo waggulu. Kannampenda omunoonyereza gweyakozesa yalimu obubaka obubalibwa (Quantitative) n'obubaka obusomebwa (qualitaitve ) era obwo omunoonyereza bweyeekebejja. Ebyazuulibwa byaddamu ebyo byonna ebyali bikwata ku busobozi bw'abasomesa wamu n'abayizi mu kuyita olulimi Oluganda.Okusinziira kw'ebyo,kyazuulibwa nti Olulimi Oluganda omutindo gwalwo gwawansi kubanga abasomesa n'abayizi tebayina busobozi bumala. Omunoonyereza yayungululula ebyazuulibwa era oluvannyuma n'awumbawumba era n'alaga ebirowoozo bye ebisobola okutumbula Oluganda kubanga embeera gyerulimu okusinziira ku byazuulibwa yawansi nnyo.
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    The impact of external debt on economic growth in Uganda (1986-2015)
    (Makerere University, 2007-08) Opaman, Micaiah Joshua
    The study investigated the impact of external debt on economic growth in Uganda for the period 1986-2015. Time series data on external debt stock and external debt service was used to capture external debt burden. The study set out to test for both a long run and causal relationship between external debt and economic growth in Uganda. An empirical investigation was conducted using time series data on Gross Domestic Product, External Debt Stock, External Debt Payments and Exchange Rate from 1986-2015. The techniques of Estimation employed in the study include Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) test, Johansen Co-integration, Vector Auto Regression Approach and Granger Causality Test. The results show No long run relationship and an independent relationship between external debt and economic growth in Uganda.
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    Coping strategies of widows : a study of Ddwaniro Sub-County, Kiboga District
    (Makerere University, 2008) Nassuna, Mary
    The study was set to identify the coping strategies of widows in Ddwaniro Sub­ County, Kiboga District, Uganda. The specific objectives of this study were to identify factors that bring about widowhood; institutional structures established for widow related support; the activities that widow engage in to earn a living; and to make recommendations for possible solutions to improve on widows' coping strategies. The study adopted a descriptive cross- sectional design in order to enable the researcher describe in detail what the study population considered to be the coping strategies of widows. Purposive sampling in particular was used to select the sample of the respondents; snowball was also used in triangulation with purposive sampling. The study identified the coping strategies of widows to include: engaging 10 economic activities and joining voluntary organizations that provide counseling and support to their children. Such activities enable them provide basic necessities to their families hence coping with some of their challenges. Alternative courses of action in improving widows' wellbeing were suggested and these include forming widows' association, promoting Functional Adult Literacy (FAL), providing them with agricultural inputs and offering them credit facilities with affordable interest rates. The above alternatives imply sensitizing, capacity building and empowering widows.
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    Analysis of the factors that have contributed to persistent rural small holder production in agriculture and its implications to household poverty reduction
    (Makerere University, 2008-04) Nalubwama, Annet Lillian
    The study sought to analyse the factors that have contributed to the persistence of small holder production. In agriculture and its implication to rural household poverty, a case of Buloba village in Wakiso District. The study was carried out in Buloba village in Wakiso district were small production in agriculture has been persistent. Participants in the study were local people in the village from 30 household and 5 key informants who are the local leaders in Buloba village. It was both a qualitative study. The purpose of study was to analyse the factors that have contributed to the persistence of rural small holder production in agriculture and how it has impacted on household poverty reduction. The study found out small holder production has been on an increase to an extent where food security is not guaranteed in case of severe dry seasons from the findings, it was seen that subsistence production was the common type of production and because of this, households could not acquire necessities in life. The study found out that lack of agriculture extension services was a strong factor contributing to small holder production besides other factor contributing to small holder production besides other factors such as poor land tenure system, inadequate infrastructure, poor technology HIV/AIDS, laziness and many others. The study recommended better farming techniques to be taught to the people and provision improved seeds was paramount in increasing production and surplus for sale and through this household poverty reduction could be achieved.
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    Determination of calorific values of vegetable oils using the calorific bomb method.
    (Makerere University., 2009-08-18) Magala, Hannington
    The topic of study was to determine the calorific values of vegetable oils using the Calorific bomb method. The mineral oil samples used were collected from varying petrol Stations. Four samples of vegetable oils were studied and these include: corn oil, sun Flower seed oil, fully refined palm olein and fully refined palm olein, sun flower seed oil. Two samples of mineral oil were studied and these include: Kerosene and Diesel. The method used to determine calorific values of different oil samples was Pfaundler-Stohmann, where data was analyzed using Ms Excel and different graphs were generated.Kerosene, corn oil, fully refined palm olein and diesel are arranged in order of increasing Calorific values as the results obtained. This was because of their varying densities. Calorific values of vegetable oils have been determined. The fired samples of vegetable Oil contained a higher amount of energy compared to Kerosene (mineral oil), fully refined Palm olein contained the highest calorific value and corn oil with least value amongst Vegetable oils. Diesel has a higher calorific value compared to Kerosene. Therefore, I would recommend the use of fully refined palm olein as the best edible oil Compared to others since it contained the highest energy. More studies need to be carried Out on how to use high energy vegetable oil as fuels with ability to run machines.
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    The Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Method Among the Female Youth
    (Makerere University, 2010-07-27) Kyamulabi, Dorothy
    The general objective of the study was to analyze the knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self Examination by female university students. The study showed that the biggest percentage of female students have the knowledge of Breast Self Examination as a tool to check breast cancer among females and how it is done, but a very small percentage of only 35.4% do practice it. The researcher recommends that policy makers use youth related programmes to encourage the youth to practice Breast self examination.
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    Assessing the Status of Gender Inequality in Goma Sub-county, Mukono District
    (Makerere University, 2010-08-17) Omaset, Fredrick
    The general objective was to assess the status of gender Inequality in Goma-subcounty (Mukono district). The research design was made up of Multistage sampling, simple random sample design and systematic sample design which comprised of 80 house holds that were interviewed. data was captured by EPI-data and the exported to SPSS for analysis. the survey was comprised of majority males as compared to females. Also majority of the respondents had not attained any education levels and most of them were married. The study found out that there was a difference in the employment levels attained between males and females. It further found out that there was no significant difference in education levels attained by both males and females. Further more, It was also discovered there was a significant difference in acess to financial services between males and females.
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    Hindrances to Education Attainment of the Disabled People in Uganda: Case Study of Kampala District
    (Makerere University, 2011-06) Kabakama, Precious
    With the birth of many NGOs in Uganda and introduction of UPE and USE, there has been increased enrollment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in schools and institutions. This enrollment has also been catalyzed by the favorable laws and policies that favor PWDs into admission. However, there still remains a lot to be done with the ever increasing levels of disability among Ugandans. This case study therefore aimed at finding out the current level of education among the disabled people; identifying the disabled people’s coping mechanisms in the light of persistent illiteracy; finding out the disabled people’s ability to cope when they are enrolled at education institutions and to assess if the disabled person’s family background affects their ability to attain education. The key findings of this study are that poor attitude, financial constraints, difficulty in movement, inaccessible structures and stigma are the major obstacles to education attainment. Other hinderances namely; lack of special needs schools and teachers, lack of machines like computers, Braille machines, and scholastic materials also play a big role. Considering the existing situation, parents of the disabled children should join hands with the government to provide facilities necessary for their education especially the learning aids. Parents should also stop discriminating against their disabled children. Government ought to put in much effort to implement the special needs education program in the curricula of teaching institutions.
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    Survival strategies of non-resident University students
    (Makerere University, 2012-07) Natamba, Phionah
    This research presents findings of a survey carried in hostels of Makerere University in Kampala about survival strategies of non-resident university students. The university comprises of many hostels which include; Nafisa, Garden courts, Nana, God is able, Phionah and Akamwesi hostels. The general objective of this study was to find out the survival strategies of nonresident university students of Makerere University in Kampala. The data was collected from the residents in hostels taking a sample of 100 respondents. An interviewer- administered questionnaire was basically used as the research instrument. Variables considered were the problems faced by students. These were insufficient money, congested classes, poor meals, too much course work, Inflation, Sickness and poor sanitation. Majority of Makerere university students stay in hostels and a number of them in mixed hostels around Kikoni. The analysis also showed that out that 54% of the respondents were females and 46% were males. Majority of the respondents were aged between 23 and 27 with 48%, followed by those aged between 18 and 22 with 46% and lastly 28 and 32 with 6%. implying that majority of university students are aged between 23 and 27. 27%which is the majority of the students get food by buying from the restaurants. 21.6% of the nonresident university students get food by cooking, 18% of students get food from home, 8.1% of nonresident university students miss out meals because they cannot get some even remain in the library at the time of eating and 6.3% get their food from their halls of residence. The research also found out that 37.2% of the NUS survive on money from their parents and guardians, 26.9% survive on government money or money from their sponsors, 20.5% survive on the small-scale businesses, and 15.4%of the students survive on their jobs these are mainly master’s students. 32.2% of students have the problem of insufficient money,16.1% have a problem of poor sanitation in their residences, 15.3% have a problem of congested classes,13.6% have a problem of poor meals, 8.5% face a problem of sickness and this affects one’s performance. Therefore, for favorable survival at campus, the researcher recommends parents and guardians properly and avoid bad practices like prostitution.
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    Analysis of Leachate Chromium from Solid waste disposal site at Kiteezi, Kampala City (Uganda)
    (Makerere University, 2013) Ahebwa, Amelia
    Poverty, population growth and high urbanization combined with ineffectual and underfunded governments preventing efficient management of wastes has become of global concern especially in developing countries across the world. Landfilling remains the simplest, cheapest and most cost-effective method of disposing waste, in both developed and developing nations of the world. The most commonly reported danger to human health from these landfills is from the use of surface water and groundwater that has been contaminated by leachate that is discharged into these water bodies from the landfills. Municipal landfill leachates are highly concentrated complex effluents which, among other constituents, contain heavy metals such as cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, and xenobiotic organic substances. The main aim of this study therefore was to assess the levels of chromium in the leachate prior to and after treatment at the solid waste disposal site in Kiteezi and further downstream after discharge. Kampala presently has one landfill site located in Kiteezi, Mpererwe. The Kiteezi landfill is a containment site, 29 acres in size and has been filled with waste since 1996. The site poses a health and environmental risk to the neighbouring communities due to poor planning and management of the site. Process inefficiency of leachate treatment in the plant often causes poorly treated leachate quality at the solid waste disposal site. In this study, water samples collected from the site were assessed to determine their chromium concentrations using the Flame atomic absorption spectrometry method. The results obtained of chromium levels in the samples were found to be within the WHO safety standards for drinking and irrigation water.
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    The study of the retail prices of fuel and gas in Uganda (2004-2012)
    (Makerere University, 2013-09) Kayeny, Comfort
    Gas price and oil have been rising over the years causing the prices of consumer goods prices to rise
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    Effects of plastic bag usage and their disposal practices on the environment case study of business operators around Makerere
    (Makerere University, 2013-09-02) Bakowa, Samalie Ruth
    In an effort to determine the effects of using plastic bags on the environment, a descriptive study was conducted using a questionnaire administered to a randomly selected sample of 96 respondents around Makerere University. Descriptive statistics, Chi Square tests and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. From the study findings, the individual’s income levels and education levels had a significant relationship with usage of plastic bags (p-value<0.05). From the study findings, 88% of the respondents were using plastic bags as their main shopping bags, majority (51%) were using plastic bags because they were cost effective/cheap, 21% said they liked plastic bags because they are convenient, and the rest (28%) said that they used the plastic bags because the alternatives are expensive and hard to find. Most of the respondents (51%) said they dispose off their plastic waste through waste collectors, 20% burn their plastic waste, 16% reported to be using community bins, 11% litter them anywhere, and the rest 2% were recycling. The choice of using a plastic bag depended on the level of income and education level of the individual. Majority of the respondents (54%) reported blockage of the drainage system as their biggest challenge of the plastic waste, (24%)reported that plastic waste can be a habitat for mosquitoes, 17% said plastic bags degrade the cultivatable land leading to soil infertility and the rest (5%) reported plastic waste as one of the causes of animal death. It was therefore concluded that high use of plastic bags was associated with high prices of the alternative environmentally friendly bags and lack of awareness among masses on the negative consequences of plastic waste on the environment. It is recommended that shopping nets or cotton bags should be brought when going out for shopping. The government or other environmental activists should endeavor to educate and create awareness of the negative effects of plastic bag usage.
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    Substance use, mental health and quality of life among beneficiaries of Uganda Youth Development Link
    (Makerere University, 2014) Nalwoga, Angel ; Nalumansi, Sarah ; Nampebwa, Jovia ; Namaganda, Pearl Clare ; Namirembe, Sylivia ; Namatovu, Mercy Kirabo ; Mirembe, Precious
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between substance use, mental health and quality of life among youths of Uganda Youth Development Link. The objectives of the study were to determine the level of substance use, mental health and general quality of life among youths of UYDEL, to examine the relationship between substance use and quality of life, to establish the relationship between mental health and quality of life and to find out the relationship between substance use and mental health. The study was adopted using a correlational survey design and it involved a sample of 100 beneficiaries from UYDEL, both male and female. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and later analyzed the data using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social scientists). The findings show that there is a weak relationship between substance use and quality of life (r=-352, p=.002), the study also found out that there was a weak relationship between mental health and quality of life ( r=-264, p=.01 ). Further more, the study discovered a strong relationship between substance use and mental health (r=.445 , p=.001 ). These findings provide a foundation for interventions to be created in order to facilitate better mental health and good quality of life among youths plus helping them overcome the use of substances.
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    Assessment of reactive power compensation using distributed generation
    (Makerere University, 2014) Tegule, Stephen
    The provision of reactive power is a means of improving the voltage profile for a power grid. In this research, the use of distributed generation as a source of reactive power for voltage improvement is demonstrated. A solar PV system can be used as a source of reactive power that is produced by the inverter. To justify its importance, the system is compared with conventional methods that include; Static shunt capacitors, Static series capacitors, Synchronous compensators, Static VAr compensators, and STATCOMs. Kibuku town council is used as a case study. To implement this project, the case study is modeled and simulated to determine the available voltage profiles. The conventional methods are modeled to improve the voltage profile and a grid-connected solar PV system is also modeled. These two are simulated for voltage improvement and the results obtained which are voltage outputs are compared. From these results, the need for distributed generation as a means of reactive power compensation is justified.
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    Role of small scale enterprises in provision of employment opportunities in Uganda. Case Study: Nansana Town Council
    (Makerere University, 2014) Najuna, Dithan
    The major purpose of the study was to examine the nature of SSEs that provide employment to the labor force in Nansana Town Council- Wakiso District. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and data was collected using a questionnaire administered to two hundred and forty six respondents randomly selected from Nine hundred and eighty four people who own and run small scale enterprises (SSEs) in Nansana town council. The study showed that majority of the small scale businesses in the area of study are involved in the tied shop business with a higher percentage of 63.3% compared to 17.1% in the market place business, 6.3% in the hawking business, and 7.5% in the street retailing. From the results indicated in the table, it showed that 46.7% of the business entrepreneurs arc Degree holders, 39.2% are Secondary certificate holders as 5.8% are Diploma holders compared to 5% with no education and 3.3% at Primary level of education. According to the analysis it is showed therefore that the level of education is positively related to the growth potential of business. The findings also went ahead to show that there are more males than females in SSEs. This is so because the males have a greater share of 62.1% as regards the ownership of the business compared to women. This implies that most of the Small-Scale businesses are operated by men for purposes of supplementing on their incomes to enable them sustain an improved standard of living. The study also made efforts to find out the most encountered challenges that are faced by employees in SSEs and they include the following: Poor infrastructure, Financial problems both access and management, improper business feasibility, Lack of management skills, Poor education background, Poor marketing strategy, and lastly but not the least increasing competition from large firms. From the above therefore, small scale businesses need to employ professionals to manage well their businesses this will improve on their performance since these will establish and strengthen the internal controls as regards financial resources. It is through this that small businesses whose startup capital is based on own savings will easily access financial institutions for loans to enhance their business operations towards employment provision.
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    Perceptions of renewable energy and its utilization in urban and peri urban areas in Wakiso and Kampala districts.
    (Makerere University, 2014-05) Sekiziyivu, David
    Renewable energy has the potential for delivering socio-economic and environmental benefits to societies, and hence with the aim of providing affordable and reliable energy services as a contribution to poverty eradication, contributing towards development and enhancing the modernisation of biomass conversion technologies, Uganda launched a renewable energy policy in 2007. Social acceptance is among the factors which can determine successful outcomes for renewable energy projects, and, given the newness of the renewable energy industry in Uganda, this study enhances knowledge on how specific aspects of social acceptance, namely knowledge, perceptions and utilization, play out among local communities in in the country. Two communities, were interrogated using a survey technique in Kampala and Wakiso districts, areas where renewable energy projects are starting to be developed. This research found that fragmented knowledge around renewable energy exists, and that tertiary education, employment and income influence knowledge creation in the studied area. Perceptions around renewable energy were highly positive, yet people‟s ability to identify only economic benefits could introduce negative attitudes or conflicts in the future. This study provides unique insights into the relationship between renewable energy and local communities in in two areas in Uganda, calling for greater understanding of local social context, specifically communities and their social structures, in deployment of renewable energy technologies.
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    Assessment of the impact of Change in the Use of Buildings in Kampala.
    ( 2014-05-02) ASIIMWE, Mwesigye
    The research was aimed at assessing the impact of change in the use of buildings in Kampala. The objectives of the research are described in chapter one which included identifying the most common changes made on buildings, the reasons for change in use, the modifications done on the buildings and the problems caused by the change in use of buildings. Chapter two of the research looked at the literature review of the study which is an evaluative report of information found in the literature related to the area of study. Chapter three looked at the methodology used to collect data for the study. The methods used included photography, use of questionnaires and interviews. Chapter four of the report presents the findings of the research and analysis. The research findings were presented using graphs, pie charts and in text Civil works involving demolition and construction of walls, placement of furniture and fittings, works on finishes and changes to the landscape were done. Most of the businesses setup their premises in various locations within the city. This has led to the over population of the city leading to increased traffic ,congestion, increased sound pollution due to vehicular and pedestrian activities, increased cost of renting space in office buildings and limited parking space. Due to the above reasons, a number of businesses choose to relocate to the outskirts of the city which were majorly comprised of residential communities. As a result of this shift, some residential communities were completely over taken by commercial activities which prompted the city authorities to rezone these regions as commercial areas. In carrying out the study, the organization of the building before and after the change in use were both considered. The various ways to resolve the problems identified in the research are described in chapter five consists of the conclusions and recommendations.