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An assessment of maize production under different weather conditions (rainfall & temperature) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-27)
The climate patterns over Uganda particularly Wakiso district shows a high degree of spatial and
temporal variability. The study main objective was to assess the variation of maize production
under different weather ...
Implications of rainfall variability on Mubuku mini hydro power dam in Kasese, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Hydropower is the main source of energy in Kasese. It has been highly affected by rainfall variabilities that cause fluctuations in the energy generated a situation that has led to power blackouts. However, very little has ...
An assessment of active restoration outcomes for a tropical forest In Mount Elgon National Park, eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Restoration is increasingly being used to reverse degradation and destruction of forest ecosystems. With increasing investment in restoration e.g UWA-FACE Foundation restored 8,500 hectares in Mt. Elgon nation park, there ...
The role of the cultural institutions in tourism development a case study of Inzu Ya Masaba in Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2021)
The study was carried out at Inzu yamasaba in Mbale district to assess the role of the cultural institutions in tourism development. It was guided by objectives to; To identify different sites under Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural ...
Hazardous waste transportation in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)
Improper medical waste management can cause environmental problems like it may lead to transmission of diseases for example typhoid, and cholera that may be through injuries from sharps contaminated with human blood. It ...
Level of local community participation in collaborative forest management in Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2021)
Collaborative forest management (CFM) approach in Uganda is being implemented by the National Forest Authority (NFA) and District Forest Service with the aim of establishing forest management partnership between forest ...
Assessing the local drivers of persistent encroachment on Mt. Elgon National Park: a case study of Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2021)
Many protected areas are threatened by encroachment in different forms such as land for settlement, agriculture, grazing, tree cutting and other forest resources by surrounding communities. However, this has led to degradation ...
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 ...
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 ...
Compliance to environmental laws in the use and management of Lutembe wetland in Ddewe village Wakiso district, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study explores compliance to environmental laws in the use and management of Lutembe wetland. The objectives were to: (i) assess the level of compliance to environmental laws in the management of Lutembe wetland, (ii) ...