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    Assesment of Plastic Waste on Agricultural Land in Kashambya Sub-County Rukiga District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Hazaara, Annah
    The main objective of the study was to assess the community's perception of plastic dumping on agricultural land in the Kashabya Sub-county. The study employed a purposive sampling technique to select the 40 farmers to participate in the study. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect the data and analyzed using SPSS version 25, descriptive statistical analyses on the study variables to generate frequencies, tables, and graphs for the interpretation of the data. Results show that most respondents were youths aged between 25-34 years (33%) and 18-24 years (28%) and most were married at 55%. In terms of gender, 51% of the respondents were males and 49% were females. The majority of the respondents hand attained the secondary level of education (35%) and University level (33%). The household size was 1-3 (10%),4-6 (53%), 7-9 (25%),10-12 (10%) and above 12(2%). The study shows that most of the respondents had access to agricultural land at 80% but most of them had small land of 2-5 acres (45%), 0-1(17%). 6-9(18%), 10-13(5%), and above 18 (2%) Most of the farmers used plastics on their farm (77%), and used mainly plastic containers (48%) and polythene bags (45%). Of the plastics used, 70% of them were dumped in the farms by the farmers and 30% were not. The most dumped ones were plastic bottles (65%), polythene bags (57%), old jerrycans (35%), old sacks (10%), sachets of seeds (25%), and used syringes (3%). The dumping of the plastics could be attributed to inadequate and or lack of proper dumping sites (63%). The farmers who did not dump plastics on the farms opted for the use of the rubbish pit (60%), recycling/re-using and reselling, (35%), while the rest were fond of littering the plastic waste, (5%). It was observed that farmers had to some extent put in place some measures to reduce the littering of farmland with plastic waste, including burning, public sensitization, and recycling. However, it was necessary to institute strong environmental management bylaws and mechanisms for enforcing compliance.
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    Assessment of Factors Limiting Advanced Technology Adoption in Maize Cultivation in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District South Western Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Asiimwe, Moses
    This study examined the factors limiting the adoption of advanced technology in maize cultivation in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda, focusing on socio-economic constraints and the role of policy interventions. Despite the potential benefits of advanced agricultural technologies, such as improved yields and sustainability, their adoption in Kabale District remains low. Socioeconomic and demographic factors, including farmers' education levels, income, access to credit, and extension services, significantly influence the adoption rates. Previous research highlights that limited financial resources and insufficient knowledge about the benefits and usage of advanced technologies hinder their widespread adoption among smallholder farmers. The role of policy interventions in facilitating the uptake of advanced technology practices is also a critical aspect of this study. Government policies and programs designed to support agricultural innovation, such as subsidies for technology acquisition, training programs, and improved access to markets, play a crucial role in enhancing technology adoption. However, the effectiveness of these interventions in Kabale District has been inconsistent, often hampered by inadequate implementation and lack of awareness among farmers. This research aimed to assess the existing policy framework and its impact on promoting advanced agricultural technologies in maize farming. By analyzing the socioeconomic barriers and evaluating the effectiveness of policy interventions, this study provided comprehensive insights into the challenges and opportunities for improving technology adoption in maize cultivation in Kabale District. The findings were expected to inform policymakers and stakeholders about the necessary steps to enhance the adoption of advanced technologies, thereby boosting maize productivity and ensuring sustainable agricultural development in the region.
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    Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters of Harvested Rainwater in Hamuhambo Town Council Rubanda District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Atuheire, Israel
    Harvesting rainwater is a reliable alternative for the local people globally who have no access to centralized and piped water systems due to geographical location and economic pressure. The study accessed some of the physicochemical parameters such as pH, Temperature, turbidity, Electrical conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, and TDS across eight stations that included 3 community tanks (at a primary school, at a church, and a health center III hospital) and 5 individual household tanks by sampling once after eight weeks of harvest and storage of rainwater, to establish the water quality as there is a risk of contamination during harvesting and storing. However, this rainwater is mainly used directly for consumption and domestic use without any post-harvest treatment to improve the water quality since it is commonly done individually without any specialist knowledge and standard guidelines. The Mean: SD values for the physicochemical parameters measured PH: 8.8±1.5, Temperature: 21.7±1.0 (°c), EC: 168.8±86.3 (µ/cm), DO: 6.2±1.8 (mg/l), TDS: 87±47 (mg/l) and turbidity: 6.1±15.9 NTU were within the acceptable limits for portable water in reference to WHO and UNBS (Table 2), therefore I conclude that even after harvested rainwater has been stored for some time, its quality is not affected and it is thus fit for consumption and domestic use. There were no significant variations in the variables accessed apart from an abnormally high turbidity value at ST 05 where the sample was picked from the minimal water remaining on the floor that contained a lot of total dissolved solids suggesting regular cleaning of the RWHS at the beginning of each rain season, a first flush of 15 minutes at the beginning of the rain and installation of proper pre-filtration mechanisms. It is important to fence the underground RWHS to keep away children who may contaminate the water. Excavation of drainage channels where they are absent for example ST 03 and ST 08 and regular maintenance for those station (s) who have ST 01.
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    Assessment Of Sanitation And Hygiene Practices In Bubare Sub-County Rubanda District In Southwestern Uganda.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Arinayesu, Brilliant Cyria
    The study was the assessment of sanitation and hygiene practices in the Bubare sub-county, Rubanda District in southwestern Uganda following the study objectives which were; to establish the different forms of sanitation and hygiene practices used in the study area and to examine people’s awareness of the consequences of poor sanitation and hygiene practices in the study area. The study employed a community-based cross-sectional survey design. Data collection was done using qualitative and quantitative methods across a sample of 96 respondents. Questionnaires were also used to gather data from respondents. The findings of the study revealed that female respondents were more highly represented in the study than their male counterparts. Findings of the study also found that there were different forms of sanitation and hygiene including hand washing, personal hygiene, safe water and drinking water hygiene, waste management, environmental hygiene, and latrine coverage. The findings of the study revealed that most households had latrines and hand washing facilities in the Bubare sub-county Rubanda district. The study concluded a notable lack of access to basic sanitation facilities in the Bubare sub-county. Many households do not have access to improved sanitation facilities such as ventilated latrines, leading to open defecation and increased risk of diseases. Hygiene practices in the area are substandard, with inadequate hand washing facilities and poor hygiene behaviors observed. This contributes to the spread of diseases such as diarrhea and cholera. The study recommended that there is a need for increased awareness and education on the importance of sanitation and hygiene practices. Many community members may not be aware of the link between poor sanitation and disease transmission.
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    Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices in Kabowohe Division, Sheema Muinicipal Council, Sheema District
    (Kabale University, 2018) Hilda, Karungi
    Solid waste management is one of the major environmental problems facing municipalities today. Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipality, like other urban centers in Uganda and in most other developing countries, this important service is based on the city's centralized collection, transportation, and disposal strategy. Currently, this approach has proven to be inefficient due to the heavy financial requirements involved. Background: Kabwohe Division generates 20,580 metric tons of solid waste annually, of which only 17,215 metric tons (59.6%) are collected annually. This clarifies that 2.72 metric tons of solid waste are generated per clay, with only 48.47 metric tons collected or removed from landfills and other areas, with the composition of solid waste generated being (83.6%) organic or plant origin, (0.9%) waste paper, 1.2% waste plastics, 0.3% waste metals, 0.1% sasscullet materials, and (3.9%) other materials (District Environmental Health Annual Report, 2014). Objective of the study: To examine solid waste management practices and the challenges faced in Solid waste management in Kabwohe division, Sheema Municipality Methodology: The study was carried out in Kabwohe Division, Sheena Municipality, and Sheema District. It was a cross-sectional study with both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Qualitative data collection tools like key informants and quantitative data collection tools like questionnaires and observation were employed. Simple random sampling was used to select respondents (SWHs) from the cells, and key informants were purposefully selected in relation to their knowledge on solid waste management in the division.
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    Assessment of the Management of Plastic Wastes in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: A Case Study of Buhoma Tourism Sector.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Tugume, Joyleen
    This study aimed to examine the management of plastic waste in the Buhoma tourism sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews with UWA staff, hotel managers, porters, and tourists. Out of 109 distributed questionnaires, 75 (69%) were returned. Data analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel and Word. The findings revealed that while some measures to manage plastic pollution in the Buhoma tourism sector have been implemented, there is still a need for improvement. Current practices include the establishment of trash cans (10%), controlled incineration (35%), mass waste collection on special wildlife days (25%), and awareness campaigns and sensitization (30%). However, improper disposal of plastic waste remains an issue. The measures currently in place have not fully mitigated plastic pollution, and some practices, such as incineration, still pose environmental risks, such as air pollution from emitted fumes. The study recommended additional interventions, including imposing higher taxes on the production and importation of plastic products in the country. It also emphasized that UWA management should fully implement all proposed measures to effectively address plastic pollution in and around the park.