• Assessing the performance of urban drainage systems under climate change impact 

  Iradukunda, Robin (Busitema University, 2025)

  This study evaluates the resilience and effectiveness of urban drainage systems in mitigating flood risks under current and future climate conditions, using Namasuba, a densely populated suburb of Kampala, Uganda, as a ...
• Predicting effluent chemical oxygen demand (cod) in industrial wastewater using artificial neural networks (anns) 

  Mwase, Brian (Busitema University, 2025)

  This Study explores the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to enhance wastewater treatment processes at Kakira Sugar's Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Leveraging three years of historical data combined with ...
• Evaluating the potential effectiveness of structural flood mitigation measures on river Nabuyonga in Mbale city 

  Emurwon, Mavin Jeremiah (Busitema University, 2025)

  The Nabuyonga River in the northern division of Mbale City has been facing an alarming increase in flood frequency, with significant events occurring in 2019 and 2022. Heavy rainfall, rapid urbanization, poor agricultural ...
• Performance evaluation of zeolite composite as a domestic water disinfectant 

  Onyango, Moris Wanyama (Busitema University, 2025)

  Access to good, clean and safe drinking water is a critical challenge in many third world developing regions, including Uganda. The Masese Landing Site, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, faces significant contamination ...
• Application of data driven modeling in assessing the effect of influent variability and weather changes on the performance of Tororo wastewater stabilization ponds 

  Bakhita, Eveline (Busitema University, 2025)

  This study investigated the Tororo Wastewater Treatment Plant’s stabilization ponds under varying climatic conditions and increasing influent loads, aiming to guide sustainable water management in alignment with Uganda's ...
• Optimizing phytoremediation of grey water using water hyacinth (eichhornia crassipes) 

  Apoko, Patricia Mildred (Busitema University, 2025)

  Background: Water scarcity is a global issue and finding alternative way to meet water needs within available resources is becoming increasingly important. Recycling grey water for non- potable uses such as irrigation, ...
• Modeling the environmental and economic impacts of dredging on river Manafwa 

  Kwoba, Rogers (Busitema University, 2025)

  The environmental implications of dredging River Manafwa in Eastern Uganda, a critical water source supporting agriculture and local ecosystems, remain underexplored despite increasing dredging activities. This study ...
• Design of a drainage network for Kikindu market 

  Wanderema, Phaisal (Busitema University, 2025)

  Kikindu market is one of the local markets located in the Northern division of Mbale city. It has been a victim to flooding whose cause is greatly aligned to the increasing storm runoff alongside with the poor drainage ...
• Assessing the future water demand dynamics in Manafwa subcatchment using weap 

  Kyoshabire, Edmate (Busitema University, 2025)

  Water scarcity poses a critical challenge in many regions, including Uganda, due to climate change, population growth, and poor water management practices. This study presents an integrated assessment of the current and ...
• Assessing the impacts of climate change on groundwater potential zones 

  Toorach, Francis (Busitema University, 2025)

  The world's population is expected to rise over the next fifty to sixty years, peaking at 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s from 8.2 billion in 2024. Groundwater is a key component of sustainable development, but it is being ...
• Experimental evaluation and process optimization for minimizing hydrogen sulfide emissions in wastewater 

  Ayebare, Jenifer (Busitema University, 2025)

  Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a toxic, corrosive, and malodorous gas generated in wastewater treatment systems, especially under anaerobic conditions. Its emission contributes to sewer infrastructure degradation, air quality ...
• Assessment of the application of machine learning in groundwater prospecting for siting of boreholes 

  Ssekyanzi, Christopher (Busitema University, 2025)

  This report presents an evaluation of the role of machine learning in predictive studies focusing on groundwater. Machine learning algorithms such and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Extreme Gradient Boost(XGB) to ...
• Feasibility assessment of potential site for hydropower production 

  Mwambu, Cedric Namudoto (Busitema University, 2025)

  This study investigates the feasibility of a potential site for hydropower production within the River Cheptui watershed, located in the eastern region of Uganda. With Uganda relying heavily on hydropower for electricity ...
• Prediction of future land use changes for urban catchments using a CA-ANN model 

  Muwonge, John Bosco (Busitema University, 2025)

  This study develops and validates an advanced Cellular Automata-Artificial Neural Network (CA-ANN) model to predict future land use and land cover (LULC) changes in Uganda's ecologically sensitive Murchison Bay Catchment. ...
• Prediction of future demand for water distribution systems 

  Nagozera, Frank (Busitema University, 2025)

  This project focuses on the prediction of future water demand for distribution systems specifically targeting the Namayingo water supply system in Namayingo Town council, Uganda. The growing population and climate ...
• Optimizing the physical and mechanical properties of cement stabilized rammed earth construction blocks. 

  Birungi, Aminah (Busitema University, 2025)

  This research focuses on the improvement of the physical and mechanical properties of cement- stabilized rammed earth (CSRE) blocks. The approach included characterizing soil samples using sieve analysis to assess soil ...
• Effect of zinc ions on the removal efficiency of lead (ii) ions from wastewater using acid-modified biochar 

  Basalirwa, Dorcus Gloria (Busitema University, 2025)

  This paper investigates the impact of Zn ions on the adsorption performance of acid-modified biochar in removing Pb II ions from wastewater. The adsorption efficiency of biochar in a single metal ion condition was 99.99% ...
• Re-design and construction of a venturi-based drainage cleaning system 

  Twebaze, Ignatius (Busitema University, 2025)

  Drainage systems are increasingly facing sedimentation and clogging challenges due to urbanization and poor maintenance practices. Building on previous research, this study aimed at redesigning and constructing a ...
• Re-designing and construction of a semi-automated solar panel dusting system 

  Mukama, Brian (Busitema University, 2024)

  Solar energy is the most abundant source of renewable energy. Constant soling and wind storm further reduce the efficiency of production of solar energy because the soil particles accumulate the solar photo voltaic cells ...
• Design and construction of a disinfection system at Busitema university 

  Kalende, Mercy (Busitema University, 2024)

  Access to a reliable and sustainable water supply system is an essential factor in ensuring the well-being and development of any community. Unfortunately, Busitema University, like many rural areas, faces significant ...

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