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Management of electronic waste in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
E-waste is becoming an ever-growing challenge, not only in industrialized but also in developing countries, such as Uganda. The aim of this study was to provide a situational analysis with respect to the generation and ...
Projected climate induced suitability changes in coffee prone areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
Knowledge about climate change over time provides a valuable insight into how the challenges posed by climate change and variability can be responded to. This study assessed the skill of various Global Climate Models (GCMs) ...
Evaluation of soil and soil improvement methods for ginger production in Ntenjeru Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Organic ginger production is one of the upcoming commercial farming systems in Uganda most prominent in the central part of the country. There was a growing concern about ginger production and its profitability in order ...
Mycorrhizal assemblages and potential for enhancing growth of calliandra calothyrsus and sorghum bicolor in degraded lands: the case of Mabira Forest Reserve and semi-arid Soroti
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Forest degradation has been going on at an alarming rate, threatening the stability of many ecosystems in Uganda. In the last few decades, several restoration attempts have been made but the process has been very slow and ...
The potential of Makerere University heritage (1922-2011) resources for urban tourism development.
(2013-11)
Urban tourism is enhancing revenues and conservation initiatives in most cities around the world. It has, however, not attracted much attention from researchers and the private sector in Uganda, leading to degradation of ...
Silvicultural practices in the management of Pinus caribaea and Eucalyptus grandis plantations in Uganda
(2014-08-06)
This study assessed farmers’ silvicultural practices and the performance of their plantations and constraints faced in the management of Pinus caribaea and Eucalyptus grandis plantations in Bundibugyo, Kabarole and Mubende ...
The potential of farmed ecosystems to conserve avian and woody plant species biodiversity in Buhaguzi County, Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-04)
This study assessed the potential of farmed ecosystems in Buhaguzi County, Hoima District, Uganda to conserve biodiversity. In order to achieve this, comparisons of floristic structure of woody species and bird species ...
Reducing the carbon footprint from transportation in growing cities: Application of city planning approaches in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
This study addresses the carbon footprint of transportation in Kampala City and how city planning approaches can be used to reduce it. Kampala City`s development is attracting more vehicles onto its already congested ...
Impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was conducted to assess impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Lamwo District. Specific objectives ...
Factors that influence the variation of malaria incidences for local specific administration units in Bushenyi District, Uganda.
(2014)
Spatial Epidemiology of diseases is an area that has been studied broadly considering large geographical areas (regions, countries and districts) but little is known with reference to small geographical areas (Subcounties). ...