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Investigating implementation strategies towards elimination of structural failure of buildings in Uganda: a case study of Kampala city
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)In Kampala City, the failure of buildings has occurred frequently leading to increase in the spate of building collapse that have claimed many lives of people. In the past three years, Kampala has recorded quite a number ... -
Investigating risks management on construction projects in Uganda: a contractor’s perspective
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In order to successfully manage construction projects, contractors must effectively manage risks involved on these projects. Construction projects typically include an arbitrary contingency number of 10% to control risk, ... -
Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2024-05)Force Account Mechanism (FAM) is the predominant road maintenance system in Uganda’s local government setup and a similar, though slightly different approach, is used in some large private sector agriculture plantations. With ... -
Investigating the occurence of contaminants of emerging concern in urban slum areas: a case study of Bwaise, Kawempe division, Kampala-Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-05)Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are defined as chemical compounds discovered in water or environment that are not currently monitored or regulated but are thought to cause adverse effects on the ecosystem and human ... -
Investigating the performance of rural road drainage systems in Uganda: a case study of Katakwi district
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)This study was carried out to investigate the performance of rural road drainage systems in Uganda, a case study of Katakwi district roads. Specifically, the study covered the assessment of the current state of rural road ... -
Investigating the teaching and learning of Aural skills in music in selected Kampala secondary schools
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021)The teaching and learning of aural skills in music in Kampala secondary school, must be re-defined in the role and structural nature of teaching music. The approach of teaching aural skills is ineffective due to inadequate ... -
An investigation into the relationship between content, methods used and the practice in the teaching and learning of English language in secondary Schools in South Sudan
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-10)The study was carried out in four selected schools of Juba Day SS, Juba Girls SS, Supery SS and Katoro SS in Juba county south Sudan to investigate into the relationship between content, methods of delivery and practice ... -
Investigation of cracks in flexible pavement on a section of Kampala – Masaka road
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-11)The study investigated cracks in flexible pavement on a section of Kampala-Masaka Road. The continuous occurrence of cracks which has affected the riding quality, increase in travel times as the vehicles be moving at a ... -
Investigation of mechanical properties of ceramic tiles developed from selected clay deposits in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In this study the characteristics of Buwambo kaolin, Lunya feldspar, Ntawo ball clay and Liddo beach sand were determined. The Modulus of Rapture (MOR) and Compressive Strength (CS) of the tiles produced using kaolin:feldspar ... -
Investigation of the compressive strength of ntawo ball clay fired to different temperatures at different rates of temperature rise
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)This study was to investigate the compressive strength of fired Ntawo Ball Clay found in Mukono District in Central Uganda. The clay sample was first analyzed using X-ray Diffraction Spectrometer Model RIX3000 to determine ... -
Investigation of the compressive strength of ntawo ball clay fired to different temperatures for different holding times
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)This study focused on ball clay from ntawo deposit from Mukono District, in central Uganda with respect to its compressive strength. The chemical compounds by percentage weight were determined using RIX 3000 Spectrometer ... -
Investigation of the effects of rice husk and rice straw on the properties of lightweight fibrecrete blocks
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Uganda’s progress towards achieving sustainable growth is curtailed by poor and limited infrastructure, over 60% of town population live in shantytowns with deprived quality accommodation and sanitation, 44% of households ... -
Investigation of the suitability of concrete infilled bamboo for structural performance in compression for low-cost building
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Various Engineering Scholars and Building construction materials and researchers have been doing experiments on investigating properties of Plain Bamboo, Concrete infilled Bamboo composite, and use of Bamboo to replace ... -
Investigations into the mechanical performance of Ugandan made carbon steel bars
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-08)Carbon steel bars are one of the most used steel products in structural constructions worldwide. Ugandan steels have been reported to have significant amounts of residual elements due to use of scrap steel in their production. ... -
Investment decision modeling for transboundary project portfolio selection
(Journal of Management and Science, 2021-09)Joint activities for global water partnerships in regional development programs are usually facilitated by implementing transboundary water projects. Most projects are however hampered by the absence of a clear economic ... -
Involvement of people with physical disabilities in bagwere cultural activities before and during disability- inclusion in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)The purpose of the study was to examine the involvement of people with physical disabilities in the Bagwere cultural activities before and during disability inclusion. The objectives of the study were; to analyze the ... -
Islamic and Buganda customary inheritance laws, their implications on Ugandan communities: a case study of Kawempe division
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)The current study deals with Islamic and Buganda customary laws, their implications on Ugandan communities taking Kawempe division as the case study. The objective of this study is to examine the implications of the Islamic ... -
The Islamic influence on Christianity in Uganda a case study of Kampala district (1962-2013)
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2013-12)This research analyses the Islamic influence on Christianity in Uganda, a case of Kampala District. It was based on three objectives: To assess practices used by Muslims to influence Christians, analyze the main Islamic ... -
Itikadi za kiuana katika methali za kinyankole na Kiswahili
(Kenyatta, 2023-03)This research examines gender ideologies in Ankole and Swahili proverbs. The study intended to demonstrate how gender ideologies present gender relations through consent and persuasion between men and women. Ideological ... -
Job 14:1-12 and the Buganda traditional concept of human life and death: an ideo-theological hermeneutics
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-06)The study focused on the ideo-theological hermeneutics of Job 14:1-12 in relation to the Baganda’s traditional concept of human life and death. The study sought to discuss the text in relation to the Baganda’s traditional ...