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Access to services by children living with their incarcerated mothers in prison: A case study of Luzira women’s prison

Kiggundu, Juliet Namirimu Kamya (Makerere University, 2016-12)

The overall objective of the study was to assess the level of access to services by children living with their incarcerated mothers in Luzira Women’s prison and the coping strategies adopted by the mothers. The specific ...

On and off-balance sheet risk activities and financial performance of banks in Uganda: A case of Stanbic Bank Uganda

Lyaka, Diana (Makerere University, 2015-01)

This study sought to analyze on and off-balance sheet risk activities and financial performance of banks in Uganda using Stanbic Bank as a case study. It involved using source documents specifically the income statements ...

The abundance, distribution and community utilization of Loeseneriella apocynoides and Manilkara Obovata species in Sango Bay Forest, Rakai District

Namara, Justus (Makerere University, 2002-09)

The study examined the abundance, distribution and community utilization of the two woody species Loeseneriella apocynoides and Manikara obovate in Sango Bay forests. The two species are used for making fishing baskets by ...

Impact of land use changes and wetland degradation on water: Case of Upper Kinawataka wetland, Kampala - Uganda

Tumuheire, Amos (Makerere University, 2017-11)

Kinawataka wetland is an important ecosystem that plays a vital role in pollution and flood control as well as maintaining ground water supplies and quality in the Lake Victoria basin. However, this wetland has undergone ...

Mapping the risk of malaria in Kyebe Subcounty, Uganda

Ochieng, George (Makerere University, 2001-02)

Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. It is responsible for 30% morbidity in Rakai district. Previous studies in Uganda have mapped the mosquito breeding habits through extensive field surveys. ...

Assessment of factors influencing the adoption of domestic rainwater harvesting: A case study of Peri-Urban area in Kampala, Uganda

Waniala, Awino Beatrice (Makerere University, 2017-10)

Rainwater is a natural resource that has been greatly underutilized in Kampala city. UN-Habitat, the United Nations Programme for Human Settlement, has recognized the need to promote fresh water augmentation, through ...

Impact of community-based organizations on sustainable management of forest, soil and water: The case of Mount Elgon ecosystem, Uganda

Kato, Stonewall Shaban (Makerere University, 2017-02)

The recent development of devolution of natural resources management of community-based organizations (CBOs) has become important study topic today as many scholars try to examine issues such as structure, context and ...

Community-park relations - How to achieve and measure success: A case study of Kibale National Park

Nankya, Rose (Makerere University., 2001-08)

Although conservationists are interested in the long-term use of resources, the communities neighbouring Protected Areas are interested in the short-term benefits. This creates problems and costs of conservation proportional ...

The impact of valley dam construction on environment in Karamoja: A case study of Longorikipi Dam; Bokora corridor wildlife Reserve, Karamoja, Uganda

Nimpamya, Jane (Makerere University., 2001-08)

The study was carried out in Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve in Karamoja at Longorikipi dam. The major objective of the study was to investigate the impact of valley dams and livestock on the wildlife and vegetation of ...

Abundance, population structure, distribution and socio-economic value of medicinal plant resources to the Tepeth community, Moroto district, Uganda

Mugabi, David (Makerere University., 2003-07)

The study aimed at determining the distribution, abundance, population structure and the socio-economic value of medicinal plant resources to the rural Tepeth community living in and adjacent to Mt. Moroto forest reserve. ...

The impacts of oil palm plantations on land cover/use and communities' livelihoods on Bugala Island, Uganda

Rwamuhokya, Robert (Makerere University, 2017-11)

The overall objective of the study was to investigate to what extent the introduction of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations has impacted on some aspects of the natural environment and community on Bugala Island, ...

A study of microbial contaminants in vended food in selected areas in Kampala

Kitaka, Josephine (Makerere University., 2003-12)

A study of the microbial contaminants in cooked vended food was carried out from four locations that were selected within Kampala city (City Centre, Kawempe, Nakawa and Wandegeya). Food samples were microbiologically ...

A molecular genetic study of Bulinus species in Lake Albert (Butiaba Parish)

Nalugwa, Allen (Makerere University., 2003-12)

In the interest of biodiversity as well as medicine, the precise knowledge of the identity of Bulinus snails in Lake Albert is needed since the snails are potential vectors of schistosomes that cause urinary schistosomiasis ...

The population genetic structure of Africa Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer, Sparrmann 1786) in Uganda based on mitochonrial DNA control region sequence variations

Masembe, Charles (Makerere University., 2002-09-09)

Until the 1950’s and 60’s the African buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) in Uganda were abundant and widely distributed. However recently, the buffaloes have been decimated and their range restricted to protected areas as a result ...

The buffering capacity of Kinawataka wetland Kampala - Uganda; with particular emphasis to bacteriological indicators and suspended solids

Opio, Alfonse (Makerere University., 2001-03)

The buffering capacity of Kinawataka wetland was investigated with particular emphasis on the indicator organisms (faecal coliforms) and total suspended solids (TSS). Field measurements for physico-chemical parameters were ...

The impact of elephants on agricultural productivity: A socio-economic evaluation of farmers/elephant conflict in Wakyato sub-county, Luwero District, Uganda

Nuwe, John Bosco (Makerere University., 2001-12)

This study was aimed at assessing the impact of the elephant on agricultural productivity in Wakyato sub-county Luwero district. The objectives of the study were; to value damages to crops by elephants, assess the methods ...

Effect of deep-litter housing on pig performance and quality of pen environment

Yiga, Vincent (Makerere University., 2017-03)

A study lasting 90 days was conducted to evaluate pen environment conditions, growth performance and slaughter characteristics of growing pigs housed on either a solid concrete floor or deep Litter treated with indigenous ...

Land use and land cover changes in Nsooba-Lubigi wetland system, Central Uganda

Karabo, Queen Catherine (Makerere University, 2017-10)

A study was conducted to determine the contribution of land use and land cover to the degradation of Nsooba-Lubigi wetland system. The aim of the study was to identify changes in the land use and land cover that have been ...

Applications of social media and Web 2.0 for research support in selected African academic institutions

Mutibwa, Lois; MfumOwusu-Ansah, Christopher; Gontshi, Vuyokazi; Ukwoma, Sicolastica (Balkan Libraries Union, )

This study examined the use of Social Media/Web 2.0 for research support and it is guided by three objectives namely: a) to ascertain the uses social media in academic institutions; b) to identify the challenges associated ...

Analysis of tax buoyancy in Uganda (1991-2016)

Nakato, Doreen (Makerere University, 2018-02)

The main objective of this study was to analyze responsiveness of tax revenue to changes in national income in Uganda for the period1991 to 2016. The data was obtained from Uganda Revenue Authority website and World Bank ...

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