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ASSESSMENT OF SITE SUITABILITY FOR CAGE FISH FARMING IN SELECTED BAYS OF LAKE VICTORIA, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Cage culture is considered an alternative to increasing fish production that can provide employment, income and food. However, its unplanned expansion could result in negative environmental and social impacts. This study ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the effect of climate smart agriculture adoption on household food security in Nakasongola district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Under climate variability and change situation, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been proposed as a strategic response action that has potential to achieve triple objectives of increasing agricultural productivity and ... -
An assessment of the hydrologic impacts of groundwater abstraction over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-09)Groundwater is widely acknowledged to be an important source of drinking water in Sub-Saharan Africa and plays a critical role in the recognition of human rights to water. Uganda is currently experiencing growing pressure ... -
Assessment of the impacts of e-waste production in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Growth in the use of electrical and electronic equipment increases of e-waste generation. Inadequate e-waste management procedures lead to severe environmental and health issues due to the hazardous chemicals associated ... -
Assessment of the implementation of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in Kenya
(Makerere University, 2023)Many states have ratified international agreements with limited success in their implementation thus making policy implementation questionable in most jurisdictions. Adoption of treaties in some countries is often just ... -
Assessment of the occurrence, abundance and characteristics of microplastics in Nakivubo Channel and the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Microplastics are small-size particles, less than 5mm, largely a result of inappropriate disposal of plastic waste, which disintegrates in the open environment. There is an increase in the volumes of plastic waste generated ... -
Assessment of Tsetse Fly invasion on social ecological resilience of the people of Northern Karamoja
(Makerere University, 2019-03-13)Tsetse flies remain a vector of significance whose distribution and prevalence through historical times has affected the social ecological resilience of communities in Uganda. There is a dearth of information regarding its ... -
Assessment of water quality along river Malaba in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The aim of the study was to assess the extent of pollution in River Malaba, which traverses Malaba Town Council. It involved determining the quality of the water in the River before, within and after Malaba town. The ... -
Assessment of water quality in selected peri-urban areas of Mukono district: a case study of Seeta and Misindye parishes-Goma sub-county
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)In least developed and developing countries, water-related diseases have impacted on public health. Moreover, poor water quality can cause waterborne diseases through infections of bacteria, protozoa, viruses and parasites ... -
Atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen in the Northern Lake Victoria Watersheds
(Makerere University, 2011-10)Atmospheric deposition occurs when pollutants as air or particles are transferred from the air to the earth's surface. This study was undertaken to determine the contribution of atmospheric deposition to the nitrogen (N) ... -
Attitudes of local communities towards protected areas without tourism incentives: A case study of Ajai Wildlife Reserve, Arua District.
(2013)Approaches to the management of protected areas that involve the participation of local communities are now being widely promoted by conservationists. This is because conservationists view local peoples' support for protected ... -
Bamboo for soil improvement and alternative household income among communities living along the slopes of Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)In contrast to exploitation and utilization of many plant species, bamboo remains one of the region’s valuable underutilized resources. In Uganda, bamboo is still sold with any value addition which has increased the rate ... -
Benefits and challenges of integrated conservation and development projects on local communities adjacent to Sapo National Park, Liberia
(Makerere University, 2012-06)This study was carried out to assess the social impact of Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDPs) on local communities adjacent to Sapo National Park in Liberia. Specifically, it was meant to determine the ... -
Biological assessment of River Aturukuku in Tororo, Uganda: a tropical river with potential environmental threats from its catchment
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Despite their socio-economic and ecological contributions, rivers are among the most threatened ecosystems. Reliable and affordable monitoring system is fundamental for their effective management and conservation. In such ... -
Biomass yield and crude protein quality of Moringa Oleifera Lam. under spacing and field conditions in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The sustainability of livestock production by smallholder farmers in Kilifi County has been threatened by climatic stresses, the low quality of fodder and high prices of commercial feed. There is a need to explore and ... -
Camel production and products value chain in Karamoja Sub-region, Uganda
(2019-10)Camel production in Karamoja sub-region Uganda is increasingly being adopted as one of the strategies for coping with the effects of climate variability. However, a dearth of information on camel production and products ... -
Carbon sequestration potential and community livelihood benefits of selected on-farm indigenous tree species in Bitereko Sub-County, Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2009-07)Assessment of community preferences and uses of selected on-farm indigenous tree species for carbon sequestration was carried out in Bitereko Sub-county Bushenyi, district between the months of January and March 2008. The ... -
CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL OF COFFEE AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM IN MUBENDE AND MITYANA DISTRICTS, CENTRAL UGANDA
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2021-11-20)Carbon sequestration potential of coffee agroforestry system was studied in Mubende and Mityana districts, Uganda between 2014 and 2015. Information on tree density, species density, species richness, species composition ... -
The challenges of solid waste management: a case study of Kawempe and Rubaga division Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-12)Solid waste management is increasingly becoming the biggest problem in many urban centres of the world and Kampala is no exception. Research results in this report are from a study on the challenges of solid waste management ...