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Distribution and status of crocodylus suchus in and around Kidepo Valley National Park, North-Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-10)
Previous and recent research carried out in Uganda’s National Parks focused mainly on large mammals and birds with little research directed towards reptiles and amphibians. A new species of crocodiles, Crocodylus suchus, ...
Compliance of major industries in Nakawa and Kampala Central Divisions to national standards for effluent discharge into environment
(Makerere University, 2015-08)
In order to improve the economy and create jobs, the government of Uganda wholly supports the establishment and expansion of industries. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) by an Act of Parliament is ...
Assessment of vulnerability to water stress among communities in selected districts of the cattle corridor in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015)
The frequency, severity and coverage of climate-induced water stress in the cattle corridor of Uganda is increasing significantly due to climate change and variability. The limited information on nature and extent of ...
Economic potential and willingness to pay for a flexible balloon digester among smallholder farmers: A case study of Tiribogo in Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
The use of advanced forms of energy, such as electricity, biogas has improved quality of life for people around the world. Biogas produced from biogas digesters has been promoted in Uganda through use of fixed dome and ...
Effect agronomic practices on growth and yield of yam bean in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
The yam bean (Pachyrhizus ssp) has three closely related species with different agro ecological origins that include, Amazonian yam bean (P.tuberosus), Mexican yam bean (P.erosus) and the Andean yam bean (P.ahipa) It is ...
Domestic solid waste management in Adjumani Town Council and the associated challenges
(Makerere University., 2015-10)
Domestic solid waste management is becoming a major challenge in many urban centers of Uganda and Adjumani is not an exception. The research results in this report are from a study on the challenges of domestic solid waste ...
Information communication technologies and their contribution to climate change adaptation in the cattle corridor, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-09)
Information communication technologies (ICTs) have a considerable potential to support innovative approaches and influence society to respond, prepare for and adapt to the extreme incidences of climate-induced droughts and ...
Effects of restoration on soil, plants and water quality in Nakyesanja wetland, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10-26)
The ecological performance of NAkyesanja, a restored wetland with Cyperus papyrus, was evaluated by comparing soil quality and plants characteristics with Tugavure, a reference natural wetland nearby. Assessment was also ...
Seed germination and seedling establishement at different sowing depths of selected medicinal woody plant species, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-12)
Seed germination and seedling establishment behavior of wild medicinal woody plant species under cultivation are not fully known. Yet, cultivation provides an opportunity for ex situ conservation of threatened medicinal ...
Effects of fish cage culture on the water quality in Napoleon Gulf, Northern Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2015-06)
Cage fish culture is a fast growing industry in Uganda due to low fish production and the need for increased food security and employment. There are, however, growing concerns that proliferation of fish cages in Lake ...