The large surface area of Lake Victoria and the multitude of chemical-emitting activities in the lake’s watershed provide for elevated potential for atmospheric loading of organic pollutants yet there remain limited ...

An assessment of recruitment and volume increment of selected indigenous tree species was conducted in Mabira Forest Reserve. The aim was to guide determination of sustainable harvesting quota and harvesting cycles under ...

Polythene carrier bags have become common in Uganda largely due to their desirable properties that are considered convenient by consumers. They have, however, turned out to be a big nuisance and threatening the environment ...

Studies in various countries have found that gender influences participation in farmer group activities with men and women experiencing varied opportunities and constraints. However, the situation in Uganda was likely to ...

Many factors affect crop production and hence the agronomical practices of farmers. Such factors are low soil fertility, disease, pests, and limited resources/land among others. Pests and diseases such as common bacterial ...

Sanitation and hygiene of food vending markets has influence on contamination of food with food-borne hazards which affects food safety leading to out-break of food-borne illnesses. This study aimed to assess the sanitation ...

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 ...

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 ...

Uganda’s tourism sector has not attained its full potential despite the immense and largely unexploited natural resources that would support unique tourist experiences. However, the government has recognized the need to ...

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, ...