• Assessment of pollution of sediments from selected Lake Victoria bays 

  Ojok, Julius (Makerere University, 2002-01)

  Abstract Pollution of Lake Victoria is caused by a number of factors. Pollution increase, industrial and agricultural developments and general municipal and domestic wastes from the catchment areas of the lake are the ...
• Prevalence, intensity and environmental risk factors of schistosomiasis: A case study of Busiro County, Mpigi District - Uganda 

  Tukahebwa, Edridah Muheki (Makerere University, 2001-01)

  Abstract This study was carried out to establish the magnitude of schistosomiasis and its related environment risk factors in communities close to the shores of Lake Victoria in Busiro County, Mpigi District. Quantitative ...
• An economic valuation of alternative wetland uses to the local community a case of Namatala wetland 

  Masaba, Sowedi (Makerere University, 2002-11)

  The study sought to identify, quantify, value and compare the economic value of alternative wetland uses to the Namatala wetland adjacent community. The study drew on primary data obtained from households, and use market ...
• Bush pig density, distribution and crop raiding trends around the Northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda 

  Mpalanyi, Musaasizi Joel (Makerere University, 2001-12)

  The study focused mainly on crop loss to bush pigs and local population density of bush pigs around the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). Systematic monitoring of crop loss to bush pigs and ...
• Local use of selected wild food plant species by the Tepeth Community of Mountain Moroto Forest Reserve in Karamoja, Uganda 

  Kateega, Monicah (Makerere University, 2001-12)

  The study was undertaken from September 2000 and February 2001 in three parishes of Lia, Kakingol and Loyaroboth in mountain Moroto Forest Reserve to assess the sustainability of the use of seven wild food plant species ...
• Assessing quality of HIV Counselling services offered in public health facilities in Kampala 

  Kyobutungi, Victo (Makerere University, 2016)

  Introduction: HIV counselling has increasingly become available in public health facilities in Uganda. Counselling is a key component in HIV/AIDS prevention programs as an entry point into care, treatment and support ...
• Financial inclusion of the poor in Uganda 

  Bongomin, George Okello Candiya (Makerere University, 2016)

  The study examined financial inclusion of the poor in Uganda. The current financial inclusion strategies and models developed and applied by financial institutions, international development agencies, financial inclusion ...
• The church’s contribution towards the care of the vulnerable in the light of Evangelii Gaudium in Mutolere Parish 

  Ndagij’Imana, Fidel (Makerere University, 2016)

  One of the fundamental principles of social teaching of the Church is the preferential option for the poor according to the compendium of the social doctrine of the Church (2005, p. 98). In Evangelii Gaudium (2013, n. 199,) ...
• 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 ...
• Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers less than 25 years attending the immunization clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital 

  Nakitto, Julliet (Makerere University, 2016)

  Introduction and background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Exclusive Brest Feeding (EBF) for six months. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is still low and the duration of breastfeeding is also ...
• Association of dietary nutrient intake and body mass index among newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes patients attending diabetic clinics in Kampala District 

  Matovu, Nicholas (Makerere University, 2016)

  Background: Overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for majority of complications among type 2 diabetes patients. With the need of prevention of diabetes related complications, dietary measures for body mass ...
• Non-retention of mother-baby pairs in care in elimination of mother to child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Gulu District, Uganda 

  Obai, Gerald (Makerere University, 2017)

  Introduction: Poor retention in HIV care of mother-baby pairs remains a public health challenge in the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We determined the rate of non-retention and time-to non-retention ...
• Assessment of the implementation of intensified tuberculosis case finding among HIV positive clients attending Kampala Capital City Authority public health facilities in Uganda 

  Okello, David (Makerere University, 2016)

  Background: Uganda is among the 22 high TB burden countries in the world. Kampala district has the highest TB burden among all districts in Uganda,with its health facilities reporting up to 20 percent of the tuberculosis ...
• A cost effectiveness analysis of pulmonary tuberculosis case finding strategies among high risk communities in Kampala 

  Ssebagereka, Anthony (Makerere University, 2017)

  Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major global health risk and Sub-Saharan Africa carries the greatest TB burden. Prompt identification and treatment of new TB cases are important in TB control. To improve TB case ...
• The cessation clause: How it is understood by the Rwandan refugees in Uganda 

  Uwineza, Mimi Harriet (Makerere University, 2013)

  This research highlighted the different positions, opinions and/or views from the Rwandan refugees living in exile in Uganda. These views were about the cessation clause set to be officially invoked by the UNHCR on 30th ...
• Inculturation as a fundamental strategy for true christian living among the Catholics of Mbuye Parish, Masaka Diocese 

  Luyima, Stephen (Makerere University, 2010)

  This research aims to establish the thesis that inculturation is very fundamental in shaping true Christian lives of the Catholics of Mbuye parish. This was arrived at through analysis of the available literature from which ...
• Impact of front page headlines on the readership of a Newspaper: A case study of Bukedde and New Vision Newspapers 

  Nuwagira, Bob Ambrose (Makerere University, 2011)

  This research study set out to find out the effects of front page headlines on the readership of newspapers. In defining the objectives, the research was revolved around the different attributes that are always emphasized ...
• Stabilization of heavily trafficked gravel roads using waste steel slag 

  Buhanda, Brian (Makerere University, 2015-11)

  ABSTRACT Enormous quantities of waste materials, both domestic and industrial are generated every year in Uganda’s steel making factories which include among others Roofing Rolling Mills Ltd, Steel rolling Mills, Modern ...
• Effect of legume foliage supplementary feeding to dairy cattle offered Pennisetum purpureum basal diet on feed intake and manure quality 

  Katuromunda, Sylvester; Sabiiti, E.N.; Bekunda, A. Mateete (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2012)

  In smallholder zero grazing dairy systems of Uganda, elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is the main basal diet offered, and is supplemented with legume forages among others. Recent observations indicate reduction in ...
• Effect of method of storing cattle faeces on the physical and chemical characteristics of the resultant composted cattle manure 

  Katuromunda, Sylvester; Sabiiti, E.N.; Bekunda, A. Mateete (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2012)

  The growing population of dairy cows in urban and peri-urban areas coupled with improvement in feeding is generating more manure, which if properly conserved can become an input to crop/fodder production. The objective of ...

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