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Mansonella perstans filariasis in Uganda: patterns of microfilaraemia and clinical manifestations in two endemic communities
(Oxford Academic: Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2009-03-01)
Surveys for Mansonella perstans infection and potentially related clinical manifestations were undertaken in two endemic communities in Mukono and Luwero districts of Uganda where no other human filarial infections are ...
Probiotic, starter culture and antimicrobal properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Ugandan traditional ghee
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-08)
Ghee is one of the major fermented foods consumed in Uganda despite the fact that it is largely
produced traditionally raising issues of quality control and assurance. This study investigated the
bacterial diversity of ...
School practice supervision and performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda : empirical evidence from Kyambogo University and Ndejje University
(Journal of Education and Entrepreneurship., 2020-12-05)
This study examined the impact of school practice supervision on performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda. Purposive and random samplings were used to select respondents from the two ...
Correlation between land use and stream water quality: a case study of Kinawataka stream catchment in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-04)
Kinawataka wetland is an important ecosystem that plays a vital role in pollution and flood control as well as maintaining ground water supplies and quality in the Lake Victoria Basin. However, this wetland has undergone ...
Farmers perception of the small East Africa zebu x Tyrolean grey cattle crosses performance in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)
The study aimed to determine the performance of the Small East African Zebu (SEAZ) and the
Tyrolean Grey cattle crosses (TGX) in the selected cattle corridor districts (Kole, Nakapiripirit, and
Kayunga of Uganda. SEAZ ...
Assessment of selected health related fitness components of the Uganda Police Force from the Central region of Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2009-08)
This study was conducted in the Police force from the central region of Uganda. The objectives
of the study were: to establish the fitness levels of the Uganda Police force with regard to
selected fitness variables and ...
Human health risk assessment of heavy metals in Kampala (Uganda) drinking water
(Journal of Food Research, 2017)
Levels of aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc in tap water, groundwater-fed protected spring and bottled water were determined. The cancer and non-cancer risks ...
Science teacher shortage and the moonlighting culture: the pathology of the teacher labour market in Uganda
(International Journal of Educational Development., 2014-05)
The Ugandan Government promotes the rapid expansion of secondary education and requires an emphasis on mathematics and science subjects at that level, but has a “market” approach to the recruitment of teachers. This study ...
A randomised, double-blind field trial of ivermectin alone and in combination with albendazole for the treatment of Mansonella perstans infections in Uganda
(Oxford Academic: Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2009-03-01)
The effect of a single dose of ivermectin alone (150–200 μg/kg body weight) or in combination with albendazole (total of 400 mg) in Mansonella perstans infection was assessed in a randomised, double-blind field trial in ...
The use of stakeholder analysis in integrated watershed management
(Mountain Research and Development., 2013-05-01)
In the Ngenge watershed, at Mt. Elgon in the eastern Ugandan highlands, agricultural practices cause serious soil erosion problems and subsequent decrease in soil and water quality. Attempts to manage soil erosion through ...