This study establishes the effect of soil erosion on agricultural activities in Nyadri Sub-County, Arua District, North Western Uganda. The research objectives included establishing the evident forms of soil erosion in the sub-county, main causes of soil erosion in the sub-county and ways in which soil erosion affects agricultural production in the area. The Research was conducted in the four parishes of Nyadri Sub-county and it was carried out in a period of three months. The literature revi...
Medical wastes are highly infectious and hazardous wastes that may carry pathogens of dreadful diseases hence its management is vital not only because human health is important but also quality of the environment has to be kept into consideration. Mismanagement of Medical waste implies combinations of improper handling of wastes during generation, collection, storage, transport and treatment or disposal. However proper strategies for effective management are still the problem in urban areas a...
ABSTRACT A study on the effects of industrialization on the environment was carried out in the leather industry of Kenya limited, Makongeni industrial area, Thika municipality, Thika district. The main objectives considered include industrial activities carried out, the impacts of LIK on the environment and to the industry, current measures being undertaken to minimize the effects and the way forward through suggested recommendations to reduce the industrial effects on the environment and on ...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the role of Agroforestry in the Conservation of Forest Resource in Central District of Uganda: A Case Study of Busujju County - Mityana District. The objectives of the study included; to analyze the different agro-forestry practices, to examine the causes and impact of forest degradation and to assess the effect of agro-forestry practices in the conservation of forest resource in central districts of Uganda: a case study of Busujju County — Mityana District ...
ABSTRACT Traditional farming embraces the use of local tools like hoes, jembes, sticks and indigenous farming technology for a wide range of farm operations from land preparation to planting, harvesting, storage and selling the surplus harvests while the impacts of traditional farming include soil degradation, soil erosion and others. This study was therefore to assess the degree of traditional farming and its impacts on soil degradation in Kasemeni division in Kwale County, Kenya. The study ...
A study was conducted in Nkere zone Makindye Division a Kampala suburb, the main issues considered included the manner squatter settlements develop, who establishes them and why it happens so. Then their impact on both the human and bio-physical environments. The study also considered measures and controls to reduce the development of slums around cities. A general study survey research design was used in carrying out this study and instruments in data collection included questionnaires admin...
Long before the initiation of modern scientific methods for weather forecasting and climate prediction, most of the local people used traditional ways and indicators of rainfall forecasting/prediction in order to develop local adaptation and mitigation strategies. The main objective of the study was to assess the influence of indigenous knowledge on climate change adaptation in climate change adaptation and mitigation by local communities in Kidongole sub county, Bukedea district by identifyi...
ABSTRACT Building strong partnerships with urban authorities can enhance development and environmental conservation. The purpose of the study was to establish persistent environmental concerns in the study area and try to understand how the community is addressing them. A qualitative approach was used involving use of questionnaires, interviews, FGDs and PRA tools to gather primary data, while reference to relevant literature provided secondary data. Key informants for the study included; le...
ABSTRACT The research was set out to assess the effects of rapid human migration on land management in Kibale - County Kamwenge district, western Uganda. The study was carried out on objectives to assess a general analysis on forms of land degradation in Kibale County that could result from human migration; evaluating the forms land use patterns and land use in Kibale County; and identifying possible to be adopted in order to improve on land resource management in Kibale County Kamwenge distr...
Biomass which is by far the most important energy carrier is used in a highly inefficient way primarily for cooking, leading to a considerable overuse of Uganda’s forestry resources for the last 15 years. The research was about the benefits of using briquettes as energy sources over the use of wood fuel at household level. The objectives of this study were, to determine the energy conservation values and the extent of briquettes usage at household level with regard to use of wood fuel as a ...
Solid Waste ma~1agement was one of the most sensitive environmental issues today, The issues of public and environmental health related to municipal wastes management. It was also observed that careless disposal of solid wastes or disposing them in a trash may pose risks to human health and environment as whole. The specific objectives of the study was to find out the nature of solid wastes generated , to find out the effects of solid wastes on the people and the environment and to establish ...
Abstract The study focused on the causes, effects and of poor environmental sanitation. It was carried out in Entebbe Division ‘B’ Kitoro, Kigungu, Nakiwogo, and Lugonjo. Basically with the guidance of the objectives, information was obtained and they included to finding out causes and effects of poor environmental sanitation, and suggestions of the solution to the problem. The extra information was obtained from textbooks, newspapers, reports and journals. The major causes of poor enviro...
Abstract The study focused on the causes, effects and of poor environmental sanitation. It was carried out in Entebbe Division ‘B’ Kitoro, Kigungu, Nakiwogo, and Lugonjo. Basically with the guidance of the objectives, information was obtained and they included to finding out causes and effects of poor environmental sanitation, and suggestions of the solution to the problem. The extra information was obtained from textbooks, newspapers, reports and journals. The major causes of poor enviro...
ABSTRACT The research on “Water Availability and Household Sanitation and Hygiene” was carried out in Koboko Town Council, Koboko District with specifically on finding out the available water sources; examine the level of accessibility of the available water sources; examine the extent to which accessibility of the water sources influences household sanitation and hygiene; and assess the level of success of town council authorities in improving household sanitation and hygiene by impr...
ABSTRACT Slums are inadequate multifamily tenants or rooming houses, either built to rent or converted from some other use. The main purpose of this study was to identify the effects of the slum establishment on the health of the local community. A total number of 140 respondents were randomly sampled. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Ver.l 1.5) and presented in frequencies and percent...