• An assessment of hydrokinetic potential in the Maputo Basins, Mozambique 

  Nordino, Moisés Mungoi (Makerere University, 2016-10)

  In Mozambique, access to modern energy services in the form of electricity has been limited to most of rural population. 6% of the rural areas are electrified, the country is large with widely dispersed mostly rural ...
• A fuzzy logic based channel allocation scheme for cognitive radio networks 

  Ozhathil, Dennis George (Makerere University, 2014)

  Cognitive radio technology offers a line of research that enables the exploitation of the radio frequency spectrum by unlicensed users who are permitted to share this spectrum with the condition that they cause minimum ...
• Investigation of structural characteristics of vernacular materials for construction of earthquake resistant systems in Western Uganda 

  Kusemererwa, Adolf Kahuma (Makerere University, 2014)

  Earthquake disasters in Western Uganda are common resulting from destructive earthquakes that have a return period of two to three decades. The destructive mechanism of earthquakes of such magnitudes is vested mainly in ...
• The impact of abstraction on the quality and quantity of groundwater in Kampala: A case of Kawempe Division 

  Matovu, Thaddeus (2015-10)

  Studying the impact of abstraction of groundwater on its quantity and quality in the deep aquifers will contribute to the mitigation of pollution in water resources in urban areas. Assessment of groundwater quality and ...
• Spatial and topological characterization of road traffic accidents in Rwanda 

  Mutabazi, Peterson T. (Makerere University, 2018-05)

  Worldwide, road traffic accident injuries and fatalities have risen to be among the leading deaths (Global Status Report (2013). The World Bank and World health organization joint publication reported 1.2 million deaths ...
• Evaluation of the viability of dehydrating the beer using calcium oxide for economical production of ethanol 

  Kakebe, Sekajja Robert (Makerere University, 2014-10)

  The current conventional fermentation processes can yield mash with ethanol content of 12% at maximum. Evaluation of the energy required to distill such a beer gives a high value than if the concentration is increased in ...
• Investigating the potential of rainwater harvesting as an appropriate technology for water supply in peri urban areas in Uganda: "a case of Bwaise-Kawempe Division Kampala" 

  Mwebaze, Emmanuel (2015-11)

  The study aimed at determining rainwater harvesting potential as an appropriate technology for water supply in peri-urban areas in Uganda with the case study of Bwaise, Kawempe Division, Kampala. Three hundred eighty four ...
• Evaluation of human/afterbirth placenta waste management effectiveness and selection of the best treatment technology using AHP in Kampala health units 

  Nantambi, Hadijah (Makerere University, 2015-10)

  Proper treatment of human/afterbirth placenta waste plays a major role in prevention of infection, disease transfer and environmental hazards. However, storage, treatment and disposal of the human placenta have remained ...
• Value engineering application in the improvement of charcoal briquetting processes in Uganda 

  Ntege, Gonzaga (Makerere University, 2015-07)

  The increase in the demand for energy in Uganda due to the high population growth rate coupled with unsustainable harvesting and poor management of forests means that Uganda is approaching a biomass fuel crisis. This ...
• Investigation of resonance in propeller turbines: The case of units 14/15 at Kiira power station 

  Mutetweka, George Tusingwire (Makerere University, 2015-09)

  This dissertation presents results of an investigation which focused on determining if resonance is the cause of vibration on two propeller turbines at Kiira Hydro-Power Station, located in Jinja, Uganda. The main goal ...
• Improving post-harvest handling technologies for farmers in Northern Uganda: A case study of North East Chilli Producers Association 

  Agwang, Florence (Makerere University, 2013-09)

  Agriculture being the largest employer in Uganda has been faced with a challenge of drying not only in chilli but also other crops. Due to challenges in drying, post-harvest losses are estimated at 5-15% for cereals and ...
• Short-term load forecasting for Uganda’s transmission network 

  Aruho, Karugahi Joseph (Makerere University, 2013-09)

  This research attempts to simulate and develop by use ANN, test, and recommend a reliable and accurate model of forecasting the next day’s electrical load demand for UETCL in Uganda. UETCL is the sole purchaser from UEGCL ...
• Investigation into the engineering properties of marble dust and river sand stabilized black cotton soil for subgrade construction 

  Okwii, Teddy (Makerere University, 2015-11)

  Expansive soils such as black cotton soils undergo volumetric changes when exposed to moisture variations consequently resulting into premature failures of civil engineering infrastructure founded on them. To avert this ...
• Estimation of the California Bearing Ratio for lateritic soils based on compaction characteristics 

  Wobuya, Emmanuel (Makerere University, 2014)

  California Bearing Ratio (CBR) is a commonly used indirect method to assess the stiffness modulus and shear strength of subgrade in pavement design works. However, civil engineers always encounter difficulties in obtaining ...
• GIS analysis and optimisation of faecal sludge logistics at city-wide scale in Kampala, Uganda 

  Schoebitz, Lars; Bischoff, Fabian; Lohri, Christian Riuji; Niwagaba, Charles B.; Siber, Rosi; Strande, Linda (MDPI AG, 2017-01)

  The majority of residents in low- and middle-income countries are served by onsite sanitation. Equitable access to sanitation, including emptying, collection, and transport services for the accumulation of faecal sludge ...
• Architecture and materials implications on energy efficiency in buildings 

  Kawuki, Joseph (Makerere University, 2014)

  Materials and architecture have a big effect on the energy consumption of buildings. Poor architecture and material selection has led to an increase in energy demand for buildings hence Energy efficiency has become the key ...
• Construction management functions in public buildings in Uganda: A case study of Rwenzori region local governments. 

  Mugume, Alexander (Makerere University, 2014-10)

  The government of Uganda and other development partners are making a lot of investments in form of building infrastructure with the aim of improving the quality of social services like education, medical care and general ...
• Improvement of the water scrubbing technology for biogas upgrading. 

  Walozi, Ronald (Makerere University, 2014-11)

  Biogas is a renewable energy resource comprising of mainly methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulphide. Its range of uses can be increased by removing hydrogen sulphide and enhancing methane content by removal of carbon ...
• Thermal characterization and modeling of woody biomass gasification for small-scale combined heat and power application 

  Musinguzi, Wilson Babu (Makerere University, 2014)

  World over, small-scale CHP systems are undergoing rapid development, and are emerging on the market with promising prospects for the near future. The choice of a suitable CHP system is driven by the need and local conditions ...
• Development of a university based business incubation model for CEDAT 

  Ayor, Andrew S. (Makerere University, 2014-08)

  In the National Industrial Policy (2008), the government of Uganda advocates at promoting the establishment of technology based incubators. The driving force behind this has been to foster innovation and enterprise creation. ...

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