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Lodge concessions and wildlife conservation in Uganda: a case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Concessions are one of the many market-based approaches known as Tourism User Fees that generate revenues from conservation based - tourism enterprises such as lodges which can be directed towards supporting conservation. ... -
Assessment of Water Availability using Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model in Namatala River Catchment.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Trends in global population growth coupled with effects of climate change are a threat to water availability as experienced in Namatala River Catchment (NRC), Mbale, Uganda. This study was conducted to quantify and ... -
(Anyeko, P. 2023.) Characterizing flood risk in the Aswa catchment, upper Nile water management zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05-02)According to recent estimates, more than 1.18 billion people worldwide are directly at risk from floods, and more than 85% of them reside in developing nations like Uganda. The dynamics of flood risk in the Upper Nile Water ... -
Development of noodles from new Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties flour
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)Sorghum is one of the common staple foods in Africa. Minimal value addition has been done to sorghum despite it being considered a health food due to its nutritional composition. This study aimed to utilize sorghum in ... -
Soil and plant contamination with metals from concrete batching plant processes in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Concrete batching activities involving the use of cement are increasing especially in developing countries even though they are associated with pollutants to the environment. This study assessed the effect of concrete ... -
The spatial – Temporal Relationship between Land Use / Land Cover changes and Microclimates in the Kigezi Highlands Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01-22)The current study was carried out to establish the spatial and temporal relationship between land use / land cover (LULC) changes and highland microclimates in Uganda, with Kabale district as the study area. The objectives ... -
Optimization of plantation sawmill performance in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-27)Sawmills operating in Uganda’s plantations have limited decision support systems for sawing, which partly accounts for their poor performance in terms of both volume recovery and value recovery. The objective of this study ... -
Resistance of selected cassava genotypes to whiteflies in Malawi.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-13)Cassava is an important staple food and cash crop for more than 30% of the total population in Malawi. Whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci and Bemisia afer, are the key pests affecting productivity of the crop in Malawi. B. tabaci ... -
Diversity and evolution of cassava brown streak viruses in East and Southern Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Cassava brown streak ipomoviruses (Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) and Ugandan cassava brown streak virus (UCBSV) are extremely damaging plant pathogens affecting sustainable cultivation of cassava in Africa. The viruses ... -
Perceptions, socio-economic factors, and differences in income effects of payment for ecosystem services and labour intensive public works in Mt. Elgon Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study investigates household dynamics related to ecosystem services restoration in Mt. Elgon, focusing on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and Labor-Intensive Public Works (LIPW). Utilizing a mixed methods approach, ... -
Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) resistance among cassava genotypes in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-08)The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) is a major pest and vector of viruses in cassava both globally and especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the pest poses the greatest threat to cassava ... -
Nutrition education to promote consumption of low-cost fish products to improve nutritional status of children 6-23 months in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)Background: Ugandan children’s complementary diets are mainly composed of starchy staples (cereals, roots, tubers, and bananas), with legumes as the main protein source and low consumption of fruits, vegetables, and animal ... -
Development and optimization of the production process for a composite snack bar for children 5 to 13 years
(Makerere University, 2023)Malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity among children worldwide especially in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. As a result, many parents depend more on snacks and other fast foods for their ... -
An assessment of the capacity of River Rwizi to supply water to the projected Mbarara City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)River Rwizi catchment has experienced years of environmental degradation; subsequently, the quality and quantity of its water has deteriorated, and the wetlands around the river have dried up and the fringes have been ... -
Communities of insect pollinators along a logging gradient in Budongo Forest reserve.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Despite the evidence suggesting declines in pollinators in many parts of the world with consequent direct and indirect negative effects on biodiversity conservation, natural regeneration of forests and food security, ... -
Economic Analysis of Small size inferior-grade potato harvests in South Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Tiny potato harvests have an insufficient tuber size that limits utilisation options, resulting into less market value because they are largely rejected in the market. This renders the tiny potato tubers to be an inferior-grade, ... -
Nutrition education and savings effects on food nutrition security among women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Attaining Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) in its totality continues to be a global challenge, especially in developing countries, including Uganda which is ranked among the least nourished nations in the world. In the ... -
Adoptive design and construction of a of a manual paddy rice transplanter
(Makerere University, 2018-07)Rice is a crop of growing importance in Uganda with about 75,000 Ha under rice cultivation. In Uganda, rice production has increased rapidly in the past 10 years while the yield has been stagnant. This can partly be ... -
Spatial and temporal variation of water quality and macroinvertebrate assemblages along Kico stream Kakira, Jinja-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)In Uganda, there is increased effluent discharge into streams flowing near different industrial establishments. Effluent discharge into streams poses a great threat to different stream components and the communities ... -
Food safety culture of supermarket fast food handlers in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of food safety culture (FSC) among fast food handlers within Kampala's supermarkets, which is a sector continues to grow in due to its nature of convenience, great taste and ...