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- ItemAccessibility to potable water and its implications to rural community health:(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2013-05) Muwanguzi, IbrahimHistorically there has been life behind our ways of living and human health has always been linked to our environment. Though the problem of water is common in most parts of maddu, most people have cultures affiliated to water accessibilities which have an effect on child health. Today most people are faced with water related problems which has left most communities in fear hindering sustainable development, such problems include rape, kidnapping, and defilement due to water sources being far away. The study looked at the practices which people are not aware of, but can avail water to their near bye premises. The objectives were to identify the different sources of potable water, to determine factors affecting the distribution of potable water and to find out the mechanisms can be put in place to remedy the situation of water accessibility. The study used a number of methods which included use of questionnaires, interview guides, observation checklist, and photography. The findings indicated that most communities in maddu are located far from the water sources and they mostly practice poor water management which has seriously left them meandering around looking for water far from their homes. The study also found out that most people get water from un protected wells which affects their health and the most common potable water source in the area was taps and protected wells. The study found out that limited resources, poor leadership and poor planning has affected the distribution of potable water in maddu sub-countries In conclusion the study further showed that safe water supplying sources in Maddu still had a low coverage since the major accessible water sources were unprotected wells, and piped water and lack of clean water and safe sanitation traps multitudes of people in poverty as most of our sources of income highly depend on water. However, there are recommendations that can be undertaken as first step towards promotion of potable water accessibility in maddu sub-county and these included sensitization of people, proper physical planning, research, equity and formation of community health clubs.
- ItemAdoption of agroforestry technologies and land conservation Strategies in the highlands of South Western Uganda; a case study of Kabale District(Kampala International University, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2012-09) Mugarura, RobertThe aim of the study was to examine the ~role of Agroforestry Practices in High Land Conservation from peoples activities in Muko and Rubanda villages. The objectives ofthe study were meant to indicate causes of soil erosion and to find out the consequences of soil erosion. They also included the need to establish how trees have been used to control the problems arising from the consequences of soil erosion. The research employed several methods of obtaining data such as observations, questionnaires, oral interviews, conducted and literature reviews. Findings of what activities cause erosion in Muko Sub County. From the findings it was revealed that people’s activities causing erosion can be improved by using practices like intercropping, mulching, contour ploughing and terracing, a forestation, re-a forestation plus zero grazing. It was also found out that consequences of soil Land digridation such as poor water quality, poor air quality, habitat loss, poverty, conflict and migration can be reduced by using agroforestry technologies to ensure maximum utilization of the land and at the same time prevent degradative Land effects that result Trees species such as sesbania Sesban, Leucaene Leucocephalla, Aibizia Albid Ficusses Azadirachta indica, Glerucidia, Cajanus Cajan, Tephrosia and Desmodium are growth for maintaining the soil fertility. The study also revealed some hindrances to the use of agroforestry practices. These included revelations that seeds and seedlings are expensive and not easy to obtain. The land tenure system in the study area is also an obstacle. Most of the land is communal and landownership is not clear. People’s cultures also hinder tree planting, where people believe that trees are God given and God will continue providing trees for them. Sometimes pests and diseases affect the trees leading to loss ofvegetation cover. Extension workers are few and ofien not well trained. The study suggested the following recommendations:-, Land tenure systems must be clear such that private ownership is encouraged. Seeds and seedlings should be cheap and availed to the people at all times when needed to encourage development of private wood lots. Extension workers should be adequately trained. There should also be intensive creation of awareness about how their own activities are causing soil erosion, resultant consequences and ways of curbing it by use of agro forestry technologies, and preferred species, and any other relevant methods.
- ItemAdoption of cleaner production for achieving sustainable industrial development in tobacco industries: a case study of British American tobacco, Uganda.(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2013-08) Erick, Odiwuor OkandaNo abstract
- ItemAn analysis of the impact of urban markets on solid waste management: a case study of Nakasero market Kampala central division(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2007-11) Ssempa Spancer, AlexThe question of solid waste management n in Kampala City is very crucial and demands a lot of attention for every Uganda. Perpetual suffering of our fellow Ugandans demands an immediate attention especially on poor solid waste disposal in the urban markets within Kampala city which is carelessly isolated and highly violated. This study was focused on analyzing the role of urban markets to solid waste management, using Nakasero market as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the amount of solid waste generated; to assess the effects of solid wastes; to assess the importance of community’s Education and Awareness creation on SWM, to assess the SWM system in relation to collection transportation and disposal, The study employed a variety of data collection methods, which included among others: Interviews, questionnaires, Observation, review of the related literature, and focused group discussions. The purpose of diversifying the data collection methods was, to ensure maximum validity and reliability of the research findings. To ensure optimal representation of the various stake holders, the research used multiple sampling techniques, which included: simple random sampling, purposive sampling, and the stratified sampling techniques. The major findings of the study were that: the monitoring system of the Kampala city authority is very, hence making waste collection inefficient; the members of the general community are less interested, in voluntarily getting involved in the community cleaning exercises. The researcher, recommended, that frequent community sensitization and health education programmes be introduced in the community.
- ItemAssessement of Different Point Water Sources in Kyakaliba and so Determine the Best Water Source for Kyaliba Rural Developing Community, Case Study in Hoima District(Kampala International University, School of engineering and applied science, department of civil enginering, 2018-08) Bwambale, Morice; Kalema, GodfreyKyakaliba is a small village nestled in Buntanjwa Sub-county two miles away from Hoima Town in Hoima district in Western Uganda. The population is 500 people ( Source: P o p u l a t i o n C e n s u s ; 2 0 1 4 ) which is growing fast as result of the Oil sprouting economic activity in the district. Currently the available water sources are 3 Shallow wells, a spring, and Rain water harvest but of the three wells, only one works with an issue of having too much Iron in the water, the spring runs dry in the dry season and not all people have learnt to tap rain water with considerable containers like tanks. The other two wells are not in use as a result of inadequate maintenance and so there was a need to call for this project in order to Evaluate these water sources and come up with efficient mechanisms to provide adequate water quantity and quality such as digging another borehole in an Iron free site, sensitization of people to own rain water collection containers, repair of the two broken boreholes in the short run instead of high water pipe project costs and a present conducive and relatively steady rate population by: 1. Conducting water tests 2. Soil Inspection 3. Determining water demand 4. Population forecasting 5. Water source analysis for discharge 6. Determination of water source sustainability For the long run, a pipe line network from Hoima town to Kyakaliba was proposed as the area being in the oil rich Albertine region will attract more people in the next 15 years.
- ItemAssessing Causes of Drinking Water Source Contamination in Kampala City: A Case Study of Katwe and Kisenyi Parishes Final Year Project Report(Kampala International University, School of engineering and applied science, department of civil enginering, 2016-11) Abdulkadir, Abdullahi; Sambo, Muhammad AdnanWater pollution is a serious problem for the entire world. It threatens the health and well being of humans, plants, and animals. As the world became more industrial and smaller due to communications and trade, accidental and purposive hazardous dumping have contributed to the problem of sources of water pollution. All water pollution is dangerous to the health of living organisms, but springs and borehole pollution can be especially detrimental to the health of humans. Springs and boreholes are used as primary sources of portable water by populations all over katwe and kisenyi. Another serious consequence of this pollution is the effect of this pollution on the health of the people in this areas. This reseach examines cases which reflect different causes of springs and borehole pollution, the effect of this pollution on health of the residents, and a possible solution to this problems
- ItemAssessing solid waste management in Bwaise to design an appropriate handling system(School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) , Department Of Civil Engineering, 2019-05) Khabuya, AshaThis report is from a study that looks at the nature, practices, challenges, and possible solutions for solid waste management systems in Bwaise, Kampala. The study used mainly questionnaires, interviews and observation. The findings suggest that in Bwaise, poor communities could generate income from waste disposal activities, if certain measures are put in place. Furthermore, in this area, 60% of the garbage is biodegrable, composed mainly of food related waste. Non-biodegradable wastes constitute of the 40%, of which the main component is polythene bags. It was also established that a good part of the communities currently use illegal methods of disposal which include burning and open space dumping. Among the challenges facing solid waste management are the inactivity of institutional framework to support and mobilize for effective waste disposal. As a result there is little community effort to reduce on the problem. So sensitization of community should be given more attention. The communities suggested the following solutions: sensitization and community work. The study recommended the following: composting, sensitization, and building strong institutions at grassroots levels and participation of the community from the initial stage of designing the project. After analyzing the background, the waste flows the appropriate method that will be used will be composting using a composting tumbler made in order to convert organic waste into compost. If maintained, the compost will benefit the division in the ecological and the financial level. Money can be saved by using this organic fertilizer with a minimum cost. This report contains chapters whose contents are as below; Chapter one: Introduction which gives the general background of the study, statement of the problem, significance of the project, project objectives and scope of the project. Chapter two: Literature review which reviews documents related to the study topic. Chapter three: Methodology which contains the tools and softwares used in the research to obtain the specific objectives. Chapter four: Results obtained, their analysis and discussions. Chapter five: Conclusions and recommendations.
- ItemAssessing the Capacity and Performance of Kubiri Roundabout(Kampala International University, school of engineering, department of civil engineering, 2019) Musinguzi, Amon Mugabe; Senoga, MosesUse of roundabouts as a viable traffic control measure of traffic flow at priority points is increasing in most of growing towns in Uganda. Their strength lies in their ability to reduce the number of vehicular conflicts at intersections and thereby enhance intersection capacity and safety. There are additional intangible benefits of roundabouts such as their traffic calming effect, gateway feature and aesthetics. Increasingly, many roundabouts in growing urban towns i.e. Kampala city are becoming problematic due to capacity challenges resulting from rapid traffic growth. Hence a micro-simulation model such as VISSIM was used to assess the performance, level of service of kubiri round about in order to minimize the uncertainties of increased; control delays , queue lengths experience during peak hours. The aim of this study investigated the viability of using micro-simulation model such as VISSIM in evaluation of operational performance, improved capacity, reduced delays and queue lengths of Kubiri roundabout as a case study. Field traffic volume studies for the entire roundabout’s approaches were performed; travel time and delay studies for the subject approach (Gayaza approach) were also undertaken. Geometric data as well as data from the field studies were used to calibrate a model for the existing situation. The VISSIM model is an advanced microsimulation tool with capabilities of modelling both roundabout and traffic signals to acceptable level of detail. the model’s ability is to capture the effects of various geometric and traffic features like approach angle, inscribed circle, number of circulatory lanes, position of the stop line and proportion of turning flows, and evaluates their impacts on the resulting capacities. Motion of an individual vehicle is simulated in small time steps and each vehicle is followed from the time it is generated into the network to the point of its exit. Vehicular behavior at roundabouts is modelled on the basis of a gap acceptance approach. Capacity, delay, queue length and degree of saturation were observed from the modal where signalization simulation options for signalized and existing un-signalized were determined. The results indicated that the full signalization model produced the better parameter results as compared to the un-signalized model. However, there is an increase in the queue length and delay as well as a decrease in capacity on Gayaza approach attributed to alteration in the balance of traffic flow due to the signalization on all the approaches as well as the circulatory carriageway. Generally, there is a slight improvement in the flow of traffic after signalization however that the level of service is still low i.e. LOS F and degree of saturation is still high (greater than 1.00). This could be attributed to the fact that the total Pcus from all the approaches exceed 10000 Pcus/hr. which necessitates grade separation. Gradeseparation is one of the alternatives in solving congestion at Kubiri roundabout, but it is very expensive to implement.
- ItemAssessing the Effect of Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate in Concrete with Recycled Plastic-Waste Palates(Kampala International University, School of engineering and applied science, department of civil enginering, 2018-08) Kule, SurgeonThe project was toassessing the effect of partial replacement of coarse aggregates in concrete used in suspended slabs with recycled plastic-waste palates. The properties of concrete studied include both fresh and hardened properties. The independent variable in this project is the partial replacement of course aggregate with plastic palates. The dependent variable in this case are the properties of concrete such as workability, compressive strength and the weight of the cubes at different percentage replacement. Since it was a partial replacement, the replacement of coarse aggregates with plastic palate was from 0% to 75%. The results of the project were as follows. The average weight of concrete cubes at 28days was 7.894Kg for 0% replacement and 5.904Kg for 75% replacement of coarse aggregates with the plastic waste palates. The decrease in the weight of the concrete with the increase in the replacement of the coarse aggregates with plastic waste palates could have been due to the fact that the plastic palates were not as heavy as the natural course aggregate. The workability of the concrete was 50mm at 0%, 53mm at 25%, 56mm at 50% and 60mm at 75% replacement of coarse aggregates with plastic palate.The results showed an increase in slump with the increase the replacement of coarse aggregates with plastic palate which could be due to the fact that plastic waste palates had less or no absorption of water in the concrete mix which increased the water content in the mix that resulted into a high workability. The plot compressive strength against plastic percentage replacement shows steady decrease in compressive strength between 0 and 50% and later drastically decreases with increase in plastic replacement. This could have been due to the fact that in the process of preparing the plastic palate aggregate, the palates were cut with shape and smooth which hindered the adequate bonding with the other concrete constituents hence lowering the compressive strength.The plastic percentage of 50% with compressive strength of 11.2kN/mm2and weight of 6.370Kg is our optimum percentage replacement of course aggregates with plastic waste palates because the weight had reduced but the compressive strength was not so much compromised
- ItemAssessing the effectiveness of medical waste management strategies; a case study of Mwanza District, Tanzania(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, 2010-09) David, KulwaMedical wastes are highly infectious and hazardous wastes that may carry pathogens of dreadful diseases hence its management is vital not only because human health is important but also quality of the environment has to be kept into consideration. Mismanagement of Medical waste implies combinations of improper handling of wastes during generation, collection, storage, transport and treatment or disposal. However proper strategies for effective management are still the problem in urban areas and are becoming a potential public health risk and an environment burden as well. A study was guided by four objectives aiming on identifying strategies existing, effectiveness of identified strategies, challenges associated with medical waste management and to find out measures to those challenges in medical waste management, where a number of sixty (60) respondents were included and categorized into doctors, nurses, waste department members, private waste collectors companies and local communities where by methods such as interview, questionnaires and observation were used to collect information regarding waste management. Results showing that the identified strategies used to manage medical wastes were frequent collection, privatization, waste separation, waste treatment and incineration as well as to train workers. And their effectiveness seen was such as improves sanitation and quality of environment, improves health of local communities, controls diseases and reduction of wastes volume. However there some challenges that facing medical waste management these were high operational costs, human population increase, inadequate facilities for medical waste management, poor medical waste management technologies, poor government policy and planning, lack of disposal sites and lack of education and awareness among waste handlers. On the other hand the following were recommendations made for the effective medical waste management strategies such as increase budgeting, increase stakeholders participation, encourage public education and awareness, appropriate information and technology in medical waste management and emphasizing training to waste handlers.
- ItemAssessing the effectiveness of medical waste management strategies; a case study of Mwanza district, Tanzania:(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2010-07) David, KulwaMedical wastes are highly infectious and hazardous wastes that may carry pathogens of dreadful diseases hence its management is vital not only because human health is important but also quality of the environment has to be kept into consideration. Mismanagement of Medical waste implies combinations of improper handling of wastes during generation, collection, storage, transport and treatment or disposal. However proper strategies for effective management are still the problem in urban areas and are becoming a potential public health risk and an environment burden as well. A study was guided by four objectives aiming on identifying strategies existing, effectiveness of identified strategies, challenges associated with medical waste management and to find out measures to those challenges in medical waste management, where a number of sixty (60) respondents were included and categorized into doctors, nurses, waste department members, private waste collectors companies and local communities where by methods such as interview, questionnaires and observation were used to collect information regarding waste management. Results showing that the identified strategies used to manage medical wastes were frequent collection, privatization, waste separation, waste treatment and incineration as well as to train workers. And their effectiveness seen was such as improves sanitation and quality of environment, improves health of local communities, controls diseases and reduction of wastes volume. However there some challenges that facing medical waste management these were high operational costs, human population increase, inadequate facilities for medical waste management, poor medical waste management technologies, poor government policy and planning, lack of disposal sites and lack of education and awareness among waste handlers. On the other hand the following were recommendations made for the effective medical waste management strategies such as increase budgeting, increase stakeholders participation, encourage public education and awareness, appropriate information and technology in medical waste management and emphasizing training to waste handlers.
- ItemAssessing the impact of agriculture on protected areas, a case study of Arusha national park- Arusha- Tanzania(Kampala International University,School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2008-11) Nyangusi, MathiasA study on assessing the impacts of agriculture on protected areas was carried out in Arusha National Park in Tanzania. The variables considered include identifying the factors influencing agriculture around Arusha National Park (ANAPA) and major type of agriculture activities carried out, examining the impacts of these activities on ANAPA and identify the effort of local community and NGOs and National Park Authority to address these effects of agricultural activities on ANAPA and also suggestion for further measures minimize the impacts. To investigate the above variables a general survey research design was used, the data collection tools used includes the interview; observation, questionnaires and literature review. The study further more identify the major reasons for practicing agricultural activities around Arusha National Park such as livestock keeping such as goats ,cattle, sheep’s and rearing pigs, cultivation of food crops such maize, beans, tomato, onions and banana and coffee to small extent. The study revealed the effects of agricultural activities around ANAPA in the general wild biodiversity in the Park and around the Park. The major impacts on the area of study identified ware transmissions of diseases from domestic’s animals to wild animals, loss of wild diversity habitats through clearing land to get more land for cultivation, distraction of migratory route of wild animals and disappearing of indigenous plant species. The researchers established what has been done to protect the wild biodiversity in and around the park through community participation, setting the policies and laws. The study comes up with recommendation that must be put in place in order to minimize the effects of agriculture on ANAPA and these include arising awareness of the public and decision makers, community participation and defining clear roles of relevant agencies.
- ItemAssessing the impact of agriculture on protected areas, a case study of Arusha natonal park- Arusha- Tanzania(Kampala International University,School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2008-11) Nyangusi, MathiasA study on assessing the impacts of agriculture on protected areas was carried out in Arusha National Park in Tanzania. The variables considered include identifying the factors influencing agriculture around Arusha National Park (ANAPA) and major type of agriculture activities carried out, examining the impacts of these activities on ANAPA and identify the effort of local community and NGOs and National Park Authority to address these effects of agricultural activities on ANAPA and also suggestion for further measures minimize the impacts. To investigate the above variables a general survey research design was used, the data collection tools used includes the interview; observation, questionnaires and literature review. The study further more identify the major reasons for practicing agricultural activities around Arusha National Park such as livestock keeping such as goats ,cattle, sheep’s and rearing pigs, cultivation of food crops such maize, beans, tomato, onions and banana and coffee to small extent. The study revealed the effects of agricultural activities around ANAPA in the general wild biodiversity in the Park and around the Park. The major impacts on the area of study identified ware transmissions of diseases from domestic’s animals to wild animals, loss of wild diversity habitats through clearing land to get more land for cultivation, distraction of migratory route of wild animals and disappearing of indigenous plant species. The researchers established what has been done to protect the wild biodiversity in and around the park through community participation, setting the policies and laws. The study comes up with recommendation that must be put in place in order to minimize the effects of agriculture on ANAPA and these include arising awareness of the public and decision makers, community participation and defining clear roles of relevant agencies.
- ItemAssessing the Impact of Solid Waste on Human Health: A Case Study of Pondamali Slum in Nakuru District, Kenya(Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science in Environmental management, 2008-09) Caroline Kwamboka, OnyanchaSolid waste management in the world over has proven to be a challenge, developing countries like the lead in poor solid waste management, this could be attributed to a number of factors which include lack of capacity either financially or infrastructure, and this has contributed largely to the deterioration of health standards of the poor who live in slum areas. A study on assessing the impacts of solid waste management on the human health was carried out in pondamali Slum, Nakuru district Kenya .This research sought to answer questions on solid waste generated by the residents, health effect caused by the poor disposal of waste, the efforts of local residents to handle the problem of poor solid waste management and the measures that can be put in place to control the problem of poor solid waste management in the slum To investigate the above variables a general survey research design was used. Data collection tools included interview, photography, observation, literature review and questionnaire. interviews were carried out to the various groups in Pondamali slum and its nearest environs; photography was used to capture visual data of various parts of the slum and its environs, available literature was also reviewed on the effect of poor slid waste disposal on human health. Questionnaires to describe the effects of poor solid waste disposal on the human health were also distributed, to get greater depth of response. This research reveals the effects of poor disposal of wastes on the general human health and further highlights the highest source of solid waste in Pondamali. The major impacts of poor disposal of wastes in the area as the study identified were diseases, bad odor and blockage of drainage systems. This research established what has been done to protect human health through community participation, setting up of policies and laws together with recycling of wastes. The study came up with recommendations that must be put in place in order to manage wastes. They included raising awareness of the public and decision makers, developing self financing schemes, supporting strategic planning and follow up implementation, developing human resources, community participation and defining clear roles of relevant agencies in developing countries.
- ItemAssessing the impacts of participatory approaches on environmental sanitation in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania(Kampala International University, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2011-09) A. Kalongola, AllenParticipatory approaches are methods that emphasize local knowledge and enable people to make their own appraisal, analysis and plans. This also means each of us has a responsibility to plan for the better living environment. It is in this view that a researcher conducted a study to assess the impacts of participatory approaches on environmental sanitation promotion in Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania. It aimed at identifying the existing participatory approaches on environmental sanitation promotion, level of community knowledge on environmental sanitation approaches and the deficiencies in participatory approaches used in environmental sanitation promotion areas. The study was cross-sectional and employed both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. The households and community leaders were the study unit, 108 households and 5 community leaders were sampled proportionate to the population size of 2900 households and random sampling was carried out in ten wards. 72 respondents out of 113 of the targeted sample size responded. The study found out from the respondents that, the participatory approach mostly used was PHAST; the approach is used in environmental sanitation projects such as water supply, low cost latrines construction and storm water drainage construction. There was a high level of community awareness on the approaches which shows that the responsible people are successfully implementing the approach. From this, I recommended that for effective implementation and promotion of sanitation, an integration of all approaches needs to be used because PHAST can’t work independently.
- ItemThe assessment of agroforestry in the conservation of forest resource in central districts of Uganda a case study of Busujju County - Mityana District(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, 2012-09) Tusiime, LonardThe study assessed the role of Agroforestry in the Conservation of Forest Resource in Central District of Uganda: A Case Study of Busujju County - Mityana District. The objectives of the study included; to analyze the different agro-forestry practices, to examine the causes and impact of forest degradation and to assess the effect of agro-forestry practices in the conservation of forest resource in central districts of Uganda: a case study of Busujju County — Mityana District among others: The research employed Descriptive research approach where simple random sampling technique was used to get the sample size which was used so that the problem at hand was described in depth which required collecting information through questionnaire, interviews and a total sample size of 60 informants was interviewed. This size was more preferable due to time limit, the resources available to carry out the research and it was also used to ensure accuracy in data collection and data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively in form of~ graphs, tables, charts, depending on the convenience and requirements of the data collected, and conclusion were drawn. The major findings of the study was that approximately up to 78% of the natural resources continue to suffer from the effects of forest degradation and other Agroforestry activities such as encompass an entire spectrum of land use systems in which woody perennials are deliberately combined with agriculture crops and/or animals in some spatial temporal arrangement among others. The findings also suggested that promoting diversified farms with agro-forestry in buffer zones can enhance forest integrity (conservation). Responsible stakeholders such as the Government have done completely little to restore hopes to these practices / activities. Government, Civil Society Organizations, Local Community and Internal Community should do a lot to improve on the conservation of natural resources. The Government should take the lead on mobilizing all stakeholders to perform their duties accordingly. In conclusion, therefore, there is need for the international community to support the national and community efforts so as to prevent the negative contributions of Agroforestry practices on the conservation of natural resources by both the local farmers and other concerned local community members but long term, policies should aim to improve economic Opportunities in Central Uganda, Busujju County — Mityana District, to offer communities more constructive alternatives rather than destroying these resources.
- ItemThe assessment of agroforestry in the conservation of forest resource in central districts of Uganda a case study of Busujju County Mityana District(Kampala International University, School of engineering and applied science, 2012-09) Tusiime, LonardThe study assessed the role of Agroforestry in the Conservation of Forest Resource in Central District of Uganda: A Case Study of Busujju County - Mityana District. The objectives of the study included; to analyze the different agro-forestry practices, to examine the causes and impact of forest degradation and to assess the effect of agro-forestry practices in the conservation of forest resource in central districts of Uganda: a case study of Busujju County — Mityana District among others. The research employed Descriptive research approach where simple random sampling technique was used to get the sample size which was used so that the problem at hand was described indepth which required collecting information through questionnaire, interviews and a total sample size of 60 informants was interviewed. This size was more preferable due to time limit, the resources available to carry out the research and it was also used to ensure accuracy in data collection and data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively in form of~ graphs, tables, charts, depending on the convenience and requirements of the data collected, and conclusion were drawn. The major findings of the study was that approximately up to 78% of the natural resources continue to suffer from the effects of forest degradation and other Agroforestry activities such as encompass aif entire spectrum of land use systems in which woody perennials are deliberately combined with agriculture crops and/or animals in some spatial temporal arrangement among others. The findings also suggested that promoting diversified farms with agro-forestry in buffer zones can enhance forest integrity (conservation). Responsible stakeholders such as the Government have done completely little to restore hopes to these practices / activities. Governnent, Civil Society Organizations, Local Community and Internal Community should do a lot to improve on the conservation of natural resources. The Government should take the lead on mobilizing all stakeholders to perform their duties accordingly. In conclusion, therefore, there is need for the international community to support the national and community efforts so as to prevent the negative contributions of Agroforestry practices on the conservation of natural resources by both the local farmers and other concerned local community members but long term, policies should aim to improve economic opportunities in Central Uganda, Busujju County — Mityana District, to offer communities more constructive alternatives rather than destroying these resources.
- ItemAn assessment of dynamics of land use on wildlife and their dispersal areas: a case study of Nairobi National Park and the surrounding areas(Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, 2011-11) Kiptoo Fredrick, SangWildlife and their dispersal areas are undergoing a severe stress currently due to combinations of land use changes that are practiced around their habitats. This has been due to increased human populations, development of the export processing zones, development of estates (housing Units), agricultural development and the development of road networks. These land use changes have had adverse effects on the behavior of animals and their survival rates. This has increased the conflicts between the population living around the National Park and the wild animals. This has been seen as a result of the destruction of property and sometimes even cause of injury and death, The researcher found out that these activities have creately reduced the space of the dispersal areas due to the practices that are practiced. This has made the animals to adapt to various mechanisms due to the changes such as grazing with the livestock; this ensures their survival techniques outside the national park.
- ItemThe assessment of non-point source pollution on Lake Victoria a case of Ggaba Landing Site(Kampala International University, college of Applied Science and Technology, 2018-09) Odongo, JosephA research report submitted to the school of engineering and applied sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of Degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management of Kampala International University
- ItemAssessment of occupational health and safety in construction companies in selected construction companies in Uganda(Department of Civil Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2018-10) Gumisiriza, ElijahConstruction is widely regarded as an accident prone industry. The reasons why construction is risky and prone to health and safety risks are because of the physical environment of the work, nature of the construction work operations, construction methods, construction materials, heavy equipment used, and physical properties of the construction project itself. The human, social and economic costs of occupational accidents, injuries, diseases and major industrial disasters have long been cause for concern at all levels from the individual workplace to the national and international levels. The main objective is to assess occupational health and safety of workers at Yosan Construction Company ltd and Uganda police construction unit. The findings are in line with the principles of OHS that state that Occupational health and safety programs and policies must aim at both prevention and protection. Efforts must be focused above all on primary prevention at the workplace level. Workplaces and working environments should be planned and designed to be safe and healthy. Basing on the findings, it was concluded that the company provides safety communication training to all employees every day before work starts. Safety of employees is a very big issue of concern to the company. The Workers should be provided with equipment’s and proper use should be enforced. According to them, company issues protective gears to employees before starting work. It is recommended that Safety Officers from Uganda Labor office should liaise with the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing and in conjunction with the Association of Civil Engineering and Building Contractors, to conduct regular site visits in order to ensure the enforcement of laws governing the provision of welfare facilities and safety materials, employment, and rights of workers.