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Analyzing the temporal variability of rainfall and its influence on the water levels over the Lake Victoria basin
(Makerere University, 2022)
Understanding rainfall distribution is crucial for sustainable water resource management and
several economic activities. This study investigated the temporal trends of rainfall in the Lake
Victoria basin focusing on ...
Examining the effect short-lived pollutants on rainfall variability and extremes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)
The climate of Uganda had for decades proved of its natural variability; featured with floods, and droughts; and their resulting negative impacts on the socio-economic welfare of the country. The study used secondary data ...
Examining the effect of rainfall variability on maize production in Sembabule district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)
Maize is the most important cereal crop in many developing countries, Uganda inclusive,
providing over 40% of the calories consumed in both rural and urban areas The maize planting
season in Uganda is mainly the MAM and ...
The impact of rainfall variability on coffee production in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-06)
Coffee is one of the primary sources of income for millions of smallholder farmers and households, and the price farmers get for their coffee is normally influenced by bean quality in terms of size, and physical attributes, ...
Examination of the current and future temporal rainfall extremes over northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-06)
Weather and climate are very important as they influence various aspects of daily life including
water resources, food security, transport, tourism, and health. This study examined the current,
future spatial, and temporal ...
Analysing the determinants and effectiveness of farmers adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Kigorobya Subcounty, Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)
Climate change characterized by rainfall variability is a major constraint to Uganda‟s agricultural
sector. The threat can be reversed through adopting effective measures that aim at minimizing the
impacts of rainfall ...
An assessment of the effects of rainfall variability on cattle farmers in Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Rainfall variability is increasingly causing new challenges for pastoralists’ livelihoods in semi-arid and arid lands. These challenges are hindering pastoralists’ adaptation strategies as well as policy-makers in adjusting ...