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Assessment of factors influencing performance of road construction projects in Uganda: a case study of ministry of works and transport
(Kyambogo University, 2020-02)The road construction projects in Uganda suffer from many problems and complex issues in performance such as; cost, time, scope and quality. The aim of this study was to assess the factors influencing performance of road ... -
Incentives and retention of qualified teachers in hard to reach primary schools of Uganda: a case of Kotido district
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of incentives on retention of teachers in hard to reach primary schools of Kotido District. To explain teachers retention, Frederick Herzberg (in Bartol and Martin 1993) ... -
Assessement of the impact of sawdust ash on the sulphate resistance of concrete during early strength development
(Kyambogo University, 2020-12)Sulfates are detrimental to the structural integrity of concrete throughout its service life. In the project for the construction of the overhead transmission line grid for power evacuation from the Karuma Hydro Power ... -
Kyambogo University September 2020 Newsletter
(Kyambogo University, 2020-09)Following the Presidential address that led to the reopening of education institutions, Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor Kyambogo University addressed the media on Monday, September 28, 2020 to announce ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices in tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) use and conservation in Eastern Uganda
(Springer Nature: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine., 2017-01-21)Tamarindus indica L. is one of the indigenous fruit tree species that traditionally contributes to food security and ecosystem stability in sub-Saharan Africa. We hypothesized that the indigenous people of Eastern Uganda ... -
Constraints to agricultural transformation in Yumbe district, Uganda
(Springer Link: Agriculture and Ecosystem Resilience in Sub Saharan Africa., 2019-05-23)This book chapter analysed the constraints to agricultural transformation, focussing on Yumbe district in Uganda. Since the 1980s, many resources have been devoted to agricultural sector by the government and donor community ... -
Organizational attributes and adoption of electronic procurement in local governments: a case study of Tororo district local government
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)The study examined the organizational attributes associated with the current status of e-government procurement adoption in Uganda’s local government sector studying the case of Tororo district local government. The study ... -
Anthropometric characterisation of male soccer players in northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)The study purpose was to assess anthropometric characterisation of male soccer players in Northern Uganda. One hundred ninety-two players aged between 16 and 36years were sampled taking into account their playing positions ... -
Pesticide residues and heavy metals in lake Victoria nile perch, lates niloticus, belly flap oil
(Springer Link: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology., 2009-03-05)Oil was extracted from the belly flaps of varied sizes of Nile perch caught from Lake Victoria (Uganda). The oil was analyzed for pesticide residues and heavy metals. Total residual concentration of dichlorodiphenyltrich ... -
Bioeconomy and the production of novel food products from agro-industrial wastes and residues under the context of food neophobia
(AgBioForum, 2018)Advances in bioeconomy lead to exploitation of wastes for the production of high added-value products. Sometimes, these products face consumer resistance due to a phenomenon known as "neophobia." The aim of this study was ... -
Community perceptions and practices towards waste management and effects on water quality in landing sites along lake Albert: a case of Kitebere landing site, Kagadi district
(Kyambogo University, 2021-02)This study sought to find out Kitebere residents‘ perceptions and practices towards waste management (WM) and investigates the effects of the practices on water quality. To achieve this aim, the study‘s main objective was ... -
Development of a mathematical model for integration of robots in a steel manufacturing plant
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)The use of computer-controlled robots is increasingly picking up in today’s manufacturing industries. Industrial robot application in manufacturing industries allows for improved flexibility and configurability required ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in skin, flesh and whole carrots (Daucus carota) from markets around Lake Victoria basin, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis online: International Journal of Environmental Studies., 2013)Residual concentrations of organochlorine pesticides in vegetables cause concern because of their adverse health effects. Pesticides have been applied in agricultural production and vector control in Uganda. Vegetables may ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of municipal solid waste Management system, constraints and opportunities In lira municipality, northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)Little is known about solid waste characteristics, performance, and determinants for adoption in the management in Lira Municipality. This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of municipal solid waste management ... -
Risk assessment for the occurrence of escherichia coli 0157:H7 in indigenous fermented milk (lee naga a agbora) produced in Uganda
(AJOL: Animal Production Research Advances., 2009)Different types of indigenous fermented milks are widely consumed in pastoralist communities of Africa, including Uganda. Local processing of milk generally takes place under uncontrolled hygienic conditions. Lee naga a ... -
Stakeholder participation and service quality of road construction projects in local governments: a case of Adjumani district urban and community roads division
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)The study investigated the effect of Stakeholder Participation on Service Quality in Local Governments in Uganda. The objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of information sharing on service quality of road ... -
Occurrence of listeria monocytogenes in bulked raw milk and traditionally fermented dairy products in Uganda
(African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development., 2011)Bulked raw milk, locally processed yoghurt (LPY) and Bongo, a traditionally fermented dairy product sold at most informal milk cooling points in Uganda, were assessed for occurrence of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes. ... -
Mathematical modelling of color, texture kinetics and sensory attributes characterisation of ripening bananas for waste critical point determination
(Elsevier: Journal of Food Engineering., 2016-12)It is vital to correlate the instrumental and non-instrumental analyses of food products so as to determine the product waste critical point. Texture and color (instrumental) were determined by a universal testing machine ... -
Internal control systems and financial performance of institutions of higher learning: a case of Uganda colleges of commerce
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)The study examined the influence of internal control systems on the financial performance of institutions of higher learning with specific consideration of Uganda College of Commerce. The study specifically focused on ... -
Enhancing learners’ hands-on experiences in the acquisition of integrated production skills at Shimoni Core primary teachers’ college, Wakiso district in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)This study was carried out at Shimoni Core Primary Teachers College (CPTC) located in Wakiso District in Uganda; and sought to enhance learners’ vocational experiences in the acquisition of Integrated Production Skills ...