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Assessment of mercury bioavailability in soils and potential uptake by food crops grown around selected artisanal and small-scale gold mining areas of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The unregulated use of elemental mercury (Hg) in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) to extract gold from its ore results in metal pollution of various environmental systems. ASGM employs the mercury amalgamation ... -
Redevelopment of Kiyindi Waterfront.
(Makerere University, 2024-02-17)Kiyindi has a landing site which is among the 52 designated landing sites in Buikwe district. Kiyindi gets its name from the owner of the land called Kiyindiru who donated it to one of the Kabakas of Buganda while he was ... -
Determining the Effect of Operational Constraints on the Reliability of a Power Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2023-11-08)Electricity-distribution network operators face several operational constraints in the provision of safe and reliable power given that investments for network area reinforcement must be commensurate with improvements in ... -
Redevelopment of Rushoroza Neighbourhood, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipal Council, 2023 – 2033.
(Makerere University, 2023)The project focuses on Redevelopment of Rushoroza neighbourhood located in Rushoroza Cell, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division in Sheema Municipal Council is key to improve Connectivity, livability, environmental sustainability, ... -
Harnessing the Amabere Ganyina Mwiru cultural and heritage tourist site.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-17)mabere ga Nyina Mwiru as a tourist site lacks sense of a place. Apparently the site Is Under Increasing Pressure from Tourism and lacks adequate and planned facilities to serve the increasing number of visitors. For example: ... -
Effect of Foreign Aid on fiscal behavior: a case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examines the effect of foreign aid on the fiscal behavior of Uganda. Particularly, the study exposes the impact of foreign aid on domestic revenue mobilization, government spending, and external financing with ... -
Challenges in the realisation of reproductive rights among rural women in Uganda: a case study of Namugongo sub-county, Kaliro district in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-02)This study was carried out on the challenges in the realization of reproductive rights among the rural women in Uganda, with a case study of Namugongo Sub County in Kaliro district. The study set out to identify the ... -
The use of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the evaluation of design and build road contractor’s bids: a case of UNRA
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Contractors and Stakeholders during a workshop organized by Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) in 2008 recommended that the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority ... -
Exploring the under reporting of pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes in population and health surveys : a multi-country qualitative study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Globally in 2021, an estimated 2.3 million newborn deaths and 1.9 million stillbirths occurred, with highest mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. True mortality is likely higher due to under ... -
A reference architecture for implementation of big data analytics by public sector organizations in developing countries: a case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Despite the growing popularity of Big Data Analytics (BDA) technologies, many BDA implementation projects in public sector organizations fail or fall short of expectations. Moreover, several public sector organizations are ... -
Analyzing the potential of Cycling in the CBD of Kampala City.
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The aim of this study was to analyse the potential of cycling in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kampala City. This research identified the factors affecting cycling, examined the city dweller’s perceptions on ... -
Assessment of Water Availability using Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model in Namatala River Catchment.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Trends in global population growth coupled with effects of climate change are a threat to water availability as experienced in Namatala River Catchment (NRC), Mbale, Uganda. This study was conducted to quantify and ... -
Transcriptome analysis of micro-RNAs associated with COVID-19 disease
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The host microRNA (miRNA), which is essential for maintaining the epithelial cell barrier in the respiratory tract as well as controlling viral entry and reproduction, plays a significant role in COVID-19 infection. ... -
Improvement of health services at Mulago national referral hospital and the city of Kampala project (MKCCAP).
(Makerere University, 2023-09-03)This report thoroughly explains the construction practices that the author participated in as the main contractor’s Quantity Surveyor during the execution of construction works for the improvement of Health services ... -
Correlates of effectiveness of the monitoring and evaluation system in the Ministry of Education and Sports
(Makerere University, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish the correlates of effectiveness of the Monitoring and Evaluation system in the Ministry of Education and Sports. The study was guided by three objectives that is to establish the ... -
Peste des petits ruminants post vaccination seroconversion and risk factors in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Following the adoption of the Global Strategy for the control and eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Uganda set to procure vaccines for the eradication of PPR. About 1.5 million doses of PPR75/1 (EMVY strain) ... -
Analysis of online banking adoption among the senior population in Uganda: a case study of DFCU Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined the online banking adoption among senior population in Uganda with reference to DFCU bank Uganda. The study was guided by three objectives: to establish the factors that influence online banking adoption ... -
Ecological risk determinants potentiating wildlife anthrax occurrence, and bio-surveillance tools for control and prevention: A case study of Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Anthrax has long standing history at Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, where outbreaks have occurred consistently and periodically with significant wildlife mortalities. Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent, is a ... -
Analysis of presumptive tax compliance among small businesses in Uganda: Case study of Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of the study was to analyze presumptive tax compliance among small businesses in Uganda using a case study of Kampala Capital City Authority. It was guided by three study objectives which included to identify ... -
(Anyeko, P. 2023.) Characterizing flood risk in the Aswa catchment, upper Nile water management zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05-02)According to recent estimates, more than 1.18 billion people worldwide are directly at risk from floods, and more than 85% of them reside in developing nations like Uganda. The dynamics of flood risk in the Upper Nile Water ...