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Community-based mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate hazards affecting livelihoods of cattle keepers in Kiruhura district, Uganda.

Akankunda, Desire (Busitema University, 2024)

This research project was conducted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Economics, Busitema University and submitted to the Faculty of Natural ...
Influence of environmental education on solid waste management practices :

Koni, Joshua (Busitema University, 2024)

Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding ...
Determinants of maize production in Namasagali sub county, Kamuli district

Twinamatsiko, Jastus (Busitema University, 2024)

This study aimed at investigating the factors influencing maize production in Namasagali sub-county. The study targeted maize farmers, agricultural extension workers, local agricultural organizations, local government ...
Effects of crude oil pipeline project on the livelihoods of the people in Kabwoya sub county, Kikuube district

Businge, Daniel (Busitema University, 2023)

The main objective of the study was to analyze the effects of crude oil pipeline project on people’s livelihood and environment in Kabwoya sub-county, Kikuube district. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were ...
Assessing the effects of drought on the livelihoods of crop farmers in Namasagali sub-county, Kamuli district.

Neumbe, Hope Kemba (Busitema University, 2023)

The major purpose of this study was to assess the effects of drought on the livelihoods of crop farmers in Namasagali Sub County, Kamuli district. This study was guided by mainly three objectives which included; to identify ...
Assessment of the performance and economics of spinach (spinicia oleracea) in the aquaponics system.

Namuyanja, Rebecca (Busitema University, 2024)

This study aimed to assess the performance and economics of spinach (Spinicia oleracea) in the aquaponics system. The objectives of the study were to: determine the physico-chemical water quality fed into the hydroponics ...
Preservation and profitability of value-added farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, linnaeus 1758) in Mbarara city, Uganda

Muhoozi, Timothy (Busitema University, 2024)

To increase revenue and access to market for farmed fish in small holder fish farmers, assessment of fish preservation methods and profitability of value-added products was conducted in Mbarara City markets. The objectives ...
Assessing the land use land cover dynamics using trends earth :

Nakyanzi, Latifah (Busitema University, 2023)

The Katonga catchment is one of the major catchments in Uganda that runs with in the districts of Kalungu, Bukomansimbi, Mpigi, Lwengo, Mubende, Ssembabule, Kamwenge, Kazo, Gomba, Mityana, Kassanda, Lyantonde, Kiruhura, ...
The future of the Nile perch catches and value and its maw :

Kafuba, James Buyinza (Busitema University, 2023)

Nile perch is a source of food but most importantly, the maw from it is of great economic importance. This is because its price is almost twice that of the Nile perch fish meat. Despite the economic benefits of the maw, ...
The effects of indigenous fishing gears and methods on the sustainability of fisheries resources on Lake Victoria :

Baligeya, Kaalo Patrick (Busitema University, 2023)

Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater in the world and the largest fresh water in tropics (Africa) and accounting for more than 60% of all the fish produced in Uganda every year. Currently, the fisheries of this ...
Assessing the impacts of land use changes on tree occurrence and diversity :

Odongo, Ivan (Busitema University, 2024)

This research examines the profound influence of land use and land cover changes on tree occurrence and diversity within the Nalwenkomba Wetland Catchment in Uganda's Kamuli District. Employing a mixed-methods approach ...
Socio-economic contribution of pond fish production to people’s livelihood in Butelaja district:

Omollo, Moses (Busitema University, 2023)

Fish farming involves commercial breeding of fish, usually for food, in fish tanks or artificial enclosures such as fish ponds and also in cages. Fish farming was introduced in Uganda in the 1950s but has only in recent ...
Impact of seasonal flooding on the livelihoods of urban dwellers of Kisenyi in Kampala central division Kampala capital city, Uganda

Boonabaana, Phionah (Busitema University, 2023)

Seasonal floods are in recent times being experienced with increased frequency and devastating impact in urban ecosystem of Kisenyi area of Kampala Central Division in Kampala City. The floods are associated with increased ...
Assessing the effects of climate variability on the livelihoods of sugarcane out growers:

Pedo, Lokeris Claire (Busitema University, 2023)

Sugarcane growing is a livelihood activity that is largely carried out in Eastern Uganda, seen as a major source of income and employment by the farmers. This study assessed the effects of climate variability on the ...
Assessing the social and economic significance of charcoal production to local farmers in Kabanyoro and Kabaganda villages in Namasagali sub county, Kamuli district.

Asiimwe, Karungi (Busitema University, 2023)

This research project was conducted on the local farmers in the areas of Kabanyoro and Kabaganda Namasagali Sub County, Kamuli district the data was collected during the month of March 2023. The main objective of the study ...
Evaluation of effectiveness of livelihoods opportunities for sustainability of ecosystem integrity:

Byonanebye, Innocent (Busitema University, 2023)

Wetlands ecosystem are essential to human well-being and form an integral part of the productive ecosystems capable of supporting the 2030 UN Agenda on sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly SDG1 which is about ...
Barriers to climate change adaptation among crop farmers in Kamuli district:

Lule, Moses (Busitema University, 2023)

The study is about barriers to climate change adaptation among crop farmers. A case study of Namasagali Sub County. The research main objective was to assess the barriers to climate change adaptation among crop farmers. ...
The impact of climate change on farmer’s livelihood in Gomba district

Luwagga, Moses (Busitema University, 2023)

The Research dealt with the impact of climate change on the livelihood of farmers in Gomba District of Uganda. This research based its analysis on examining farmer’s livelihoods, impact of climate change on farmer’s ...
The role of urban forestry to the socio-economic welfare of the urban dwellers in Bugweri town council, Bugweri district

Nabongho, Timothy (Busitema University, 2023)

An assessment of the contribution of urban forestry activities to the socio- economic welfare of the urban dwellers was carried out in Bugweri town, Bugweri district. The objectives of the study were: Assessing the level ...
An evaluation of physico-chemical water quality from a pilot scale high rate algal pond system utilizing water from River Nile at Namasagali campus, Busitema University:

Yesho, Silas (Busitema University, 2023)

Pollution of surface water resources especially rivers from point and non-point sources is a major environmental concern. While rivers are a major source of water for reuse in aquaculture, the occurrence of pollutants in ...

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