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Production of Methane Gas from the Dominant Organic Refuse for Renewable Energy Generation. A Case Study of Food Remains (Posho) and Peels (Matooke and Irish Potato) From Central Division in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-25)
Methane is typically a gas produced by the anaerobic digestion of biodegradable materials, one of the most promising processes for the energetic transformation of waste to produce biogas. Food waste, which has become one ...
Environmental factors (conditions) and road fatalities: a case study of Kampala-Masaka Highway
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)
Background: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are an emerging public health problem. It is estimated that more than 1.3 million people die annually as a result of RTAs worldwide. Currently, RTA is the tenth leading cause of ...
Growth and development of tourism activities at the source of the Nile- Jinja Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-11-13)
Tourism is a key driver of Uganda’s economy and represents a significant opportunity to the attainment of Uganda Vision 2040. The sector is Uganda’s largest services export, having provided direct contribution of US$ 979 ...
Effects of hospitality training on the performance of hospitality students at Crested Crane Hotel
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
The problem that this study examined is that despite the increasing effects of hospitality training of students on hotels, the industry players have noted that those who graduate from training institutions still have ...
Effects of climate change on tree phenology and behaviour of red colobus monkeys (Procolobus rufomitratus) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-24)
Procolobus rufomitratus is a critically endangered species in Uganda with an only viable population in Kibale National Park. It is a folivore and one of the least studied in this habitat compared to its counterparts the ...
Investigating the occurrence of rainfall extremes over the mountain Elgon region
(Makerere University, 2019-07-10)
Global climate models indicate that the intensity of rainfall extremes is likely to increase as the climate warms up which may increase the occurrence of floods and landslides. This study therefore aims at investigating ...
Opportunities for the development of cultural tourism in Jinja Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-09-23)
The study was conducted to profile cultural tourist attractions, assess the contribution of tourism
sector towards community livelihood and assess the factors hindering the development of
cultural tourism in Jinja ...
Determinants and Socio-economic Impacts of Crop raiding around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Kayonza Sub County, Kanungu District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
This study assessed the determinants of crop raiding and its social and economic impacts on local people around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) in Kayonza sub-county. The objectives were to evaluate the determinants ...
Role of tour guides in promoting ecotourism in lake mburo national park, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-06)
The study was conducted to examine the role of tour guides in promoting ecotourism in Lake Mburo National Park, western Uganda. The study was conducted using questionnaire and interview methods. A total of forty five ...
Noise produced from mechanised quarrying and occupational hazards at stirling quarry
(Makerere University, 2019-09-15)
The research analyses the different occupational health impacts to the corresponding noise levels generated from given activities carried out at Stirling quarrying site in Mbalala district. Thirteen respondents were ...