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Accessing the Sewer Infrastructure Susceptible to damage due to Flooding in Kampala Area
(Makerere University, 2023-06-22)Sustained periods of heavy rain can be more problematic than a few puddles, flooding is becoming an issue in several areas of Uganda. The changes in climate are causing increased storm surges and, as a result, an ... -
Adoption of labour-based approaches in construction of low-cost seal roads: experience from Ajena Road in Soroti City
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This study examines the implementation of low-cost sealed road infrastructure through labour-based techniques in Soroti City, focusing on Ajena Road. Soroti City adopted Low-Cost Seal (LCS) Technology to address gravel ... -
Alwi dry corridor water supply project in Nyarwodo, Nebbi District
(Makerere University, 2018)This report is about the ALWI DRY CORRIDOR WATER SUPPLY PROJECT, in NYARWODO which was an initiative by The Ministry of Water and Environment to supply water to the people of Nebbi and ensure sanitation in the area. ... -
Analyses of spatio–temporal dynamics of wetland cover in Kampala
(2021-05-05)Globally, wetland cover is declining due to the fragile nature of these ecosystems and unplanned land consumption practices. Kampala has undergone tremendous transformation in its landuse/landcover due to rapid urbanization. ... -
Analysis of delayed payments to contractors in public construction projects: a case study of the construction of the Sembabule Community Justice Centre
(Makerere University, 2024-05)In Uganda, delayed payments to contractors in public construction projects have been a common issue that affects the smooth execution and timely completion of such projects. This study analyzes these delayed payments to ... -
Analysis of Phenological and Growing season dynamics in Savannah ecosystem of Karamoja sub-region, Uganda.
(2019-11-20)Vegetation phenology is an important control on the global fluxes of energy, water, and carbon from terrestrial ecosystems and is a useful indicator of ecosystem response to climate variability and change. However, few ... -
Analysis of spatial-temporal patterns of African swine fever in Uganda
(2022-03-17)African Swine Fever (ASF) is a viral disease of both domestic pigs and wild boars, with no cure or vaccine, causing economic devastations to farmers. Previous studies in Uganda have not fully addressed the spatial dimension ... -
Analysis of successive rainfall water on urban flooding in Kigali-Rwanda for designing a spatially based flood management model using geospatial techniques
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Floods are the most catastrophic and dangerous disasters that usually inhibit the development of countries at a sustainable rate, and these include a strong rainfall that affects urban areas where Rainfall directed from ... -
Analysis of the contribution made by the clinker cement manufacturing process to greenhouse gas emissions in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-24)The cement industry is a major contributor to global warming and climate change. Cement raw materials produce emissions. The manufacturing operations are also extremely energy intensive, requiring a lot of fuel and ultimately ... -
Analysis of the reliability of time schedule forecasts adopted at road project tendering in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study takes a close look at the accuracy of time schedule forecasts used in road construction projects across Uganda, focusing on seven key projects. It explores the common discrepancies between the estimated timelines ... -
Analyzing contributing factors to construction claims on water projects in Uganda using multivariate regression modelling
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Globally organizations continue to grapple with construction claims, which have contributed to the cost escalation on projects estimated at 28%. Construction claims on water projects in Uganda account for an average of ... -
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 ... -
The application of environmental sustainability principles in housing construction projects: a case study of Solana Lubowa housing project
(2022-03-04)This report provides the application of environmental sustainability principles in housing construction projects using the case study of Solana Lubowa housing project. It presents the implementation of the principles of ... -
Application of GIS in crime prediction: a case study of burglary within Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-02)Crime is a common social problem that affects the quality of life and the economic growth of a society. Whether causing physical harm, psychological trauma or economic setbacks, crime affects everyone. In most developing ... -
Application of high resolution satellite imargery for updating topographic maps of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05-05)Uganda like most of the countries in Africa have completed their initial topographic base series mapping using aerial survey. Those areas which have not yet been mapped are either the most remote and inaccessible mountainous ... -
Application of the project management principles on a design and build projects; case study proposed design and construction of an aviation maintenance base at Jinja – Kimaka.
(2022-02-22)This project report offers a brief review of the Application of Project Management Principals applied to a design and build project. This is done as partial fulfillment of the award of a Master of Science Degree in ... -
Assesing the Impact of Urban Sprawl on Wetland Ecosystems
(Makerere University, 2024-12-17)Urban sprawl, a phenomenon driven by rapid urbanization, poses significant threats to worldwide wetland ecosystems. One of the problems that land managers face currently is the lack of knowledge on how the wetland ecosystems ... -
Assessement of compulsory land acquisition grievance management mechanisms in Uganda : a case of Kampala-Jinja expressway road project
(Makerere University, 2024)This study assessed the developed GRM in compulsory land acquisition on the Kampala Jinja Expressway project to find out how the grievance handling processes are conducted and how they can be improved. The findings focus ... -
Assessing impact of agricultural activities on forest cover. case study: Bugoma Forest-Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2022-09)In this study an attempt to generate and predict the encroachment on the forest cover for Bugoma forest for a period of 3years ever since part of the forest land was given out for sugarcane plantation. This study was ... -
Assessing in-house capacity for participatory GIS in community-based measuring reporting and verification (MRY) systems in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Mabira Forest is the biggest forest conservation in Uganda, the forest provides a long-term benefit of carbon storage however it is currently facing continuous degradation bringing it to reduction in such benefits. Currently ...