The Effect of Land Degradation on Potato Production in Rubanda District: A Case Study of Muko Sub-County. by Niwaha, Richard

“…The study found out that insufficient capital, high cost of farm inputs and pests and disease, inadequate storage, poor information network, insufficient extension agent and lack of access road were the challenges faced by farmers in potato production. …”
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The Steel Industry and The Development Of Local Community: Case Study of Tembo Steel Industry in Kasolo Division Iganga District. by Kibirige, Eriasafu

“…The findings on contributions of Tembo Steel Industry, the responses were obtained from the statements that were given to respondents as follows; it provides employment opportunities to people like; drivers, engineers, cleaners and accountants, it is strengthening the economy through paying tax that are used to provide social services like medical, security and transport, transformation of agriculture from use of rudimentary tools to modem machines which increase productivity and the extraction of steel products generates significant foreign exchange and according to the research findings the study went ahead to find the challenges faced by the local community in Kasolo division around Tembo steel industry and responses were obtained from statements that it has caused environmental drawbacks which include; pollution of air, water and soil, accidents that lead to workers losing their limbs, fingers, sight and respiratory disorders, increased theft of steel materials in search for materials like saucepans, goal posts and road signs and displacement of people due to need of land for expansion of the steel plant. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Growth of Tourism in Kabale Municipality. by Amiidu, Muriisa

“…The results further indicated among the possible constraints to tourism development in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District and how can the constraints to tourism in Kabale District be mitigated/reduced include; poor hotels, distance and high transport costs, low pay for tour guides, language barrier, high priorities for international tourism by government, insecurity, poor road. The researcher concluded that the attractions that Influence the Growth of Tourism are game and bird viewing, quality accommodation, tour operators, image of destination, boating and water sports, craft shops, and tourism centers. …”
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Effects of Agro-Based Industries on Economic Development of Kanungu District: A Case Study of Rugyeyo Sub-County. by Tukamushaba, Enos

“…There should be a continuation of investment in infrastructure development, including road networks, storage facilities, and processing plants. …”
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The Relationship Between Mindset and Poverty Levels in Kisinga Sub-County Kasese District by Kambere, Roggers

“…Both household asset endowments (in particular, land, livestock, and education) and incentives in the economic system (road network and infrastructure, information and market access, availability of public goods and services, agro-ecological conditions, etc.) constrain households from participating in high return livelihood strategies. …”
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Tea Growing and Social Economic Development of Local Communities in Rubanda: A Case Study of Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aharimpisya, Janet

“…It was found that most of the participants 70 (53%) indicated that there has been the release of road rehabilitation funds in tea estate areas which has led to infrastructure development with (Mean= 3.10, SD= 0.. 791). …”
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Assessing The Impact of Tea Production on The Economic Development of Local Community: A Case Study of Kayonza Tea Factory in Kayonza Sub- County Kanungu District. by Tukwasibwe, Joab

“…The study findings show that the factors that have favoured tea production were land availability which is a major factor consisting 90% of the respondents, farm labour, relief, agro-input use and the growing promotion as a strategic agricultural enterprise, the contributions of tea production in Kayonza sub-county Kanungu District were a source of income which is the major contribution of tea production (97%), employment opportunities, foreign exchange earner for the county, contributing to food security, infrastructural development, and the challenges affecting tea production in Kayonza sub-county Kanungu District were pest and diseases which is the major challenge to tea production (90%) cost of production, lack of comprehensive policies, , poor road networks and infrastructures, poor agricultural technology, marketing and value¬addition constraints, climatic changes and seasonal effects and poor access to information. …”
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Role of Government Projects and Youth Employment in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Youth Livelihood Program. by Zaninka, Esther

“…The study reveals significant progress has been made on the road to the success of these youth empowerment projects due to YLP. …”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…Some of the challenges that hinder tourism development at Bwindi impenetrable national park include poor road network and cool climate which most of the tourists feared.The study concludes that the presence of unique wildlife especially mountain Gorillas, the image of Bwindi as a tourist destination and favourable policies are the major factors that influenced tourism development, policies that improve and promote tourism in the sharing of tourism benefits and other factors that contribute to tourism development at Bwindi impenetrable national park.…”
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The Factors Hindering the Performance of Tour Operations in the Development of Tourism in Rwanda: A Case Study of Primate Safaris in Kigali, Rwanda. by Alphonse, Ntabana

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The Effects of Genocide on Tourism Industry in Bugesera District in Rwanda. by Egide, Mudaheranwa

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Limitations of Technical Inputs in Small Scale Stone Quarrying in Kabale Municipality, Uganda. by Ahimbisibwe, Rosette

“…The study engaged a total population of 20 respondents from the study area. the study findings revealed that Quarrying is a very important activity in human life as it helps in the development of infrastructure such as roads in a given area, a huge supporter of local economic development since it enhances trade, creates jobs for people, creates new habitats where sometimes new roads are built and most people at quarrying site wholly depend on these quarrying for their livelihoods aside from other economic activities. the study recommended that There should be carefully pre-planning of the project to ensure that the quarrying process takes place well and in its actual. state because when this one is done, then the activity also goes on well to facilitate the desires of the community.…”
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Investigating the Suitability of Partial Replacement of Basalt with Scoria as a Base Course Material for a Flexible Pavement. by Wambei, Allan

“…The fundamental tests required for the base course CRR class are plasticity index, particle size distribution, flakiness index, linear shrinkage and ten percent fines value according to the general specifications for roads and bridges of Uganda. According to the general specifications for roads and bridges works, (Ministry of Works, Housing and Communicatins, 2005), the minimum requirements for plasticity index, particle size distribution, flakiness index, linear shrinkage and ten percent fines value are non-plastic, within the specified upper and lower limits, below 35% (<35%), below 3% (<3%) and above 110 kN with a ratio of soaked to dry being greater than 75% respectively. …”
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Procurement Planning and Service Delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Ashaba, Shillen

“…Recommendations included increasing government funding for the maintenance of community and feeder roads and conducting further research on the quality of services delivered to the public.…”
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Assessing The Influence of Upland Rice on Household Income in Nyamirama Sub-County Kanungu District. by Byamukama, Chrispus

“…There is a need for efforts by the government and the entire citizenry to make accessible roads especially feeder roads to far-reaching areas to ease transportation of both agricultural inputs and upland rice produce.…”
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Effect of Banana Production on Poverty Reduction in Kabuyanda Sub-County, Isingiro District. by Arinda, Edgar

“…Recommendations included prioritizing infrastructure development, such as improving roads and transportation networks, to enhance market access for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses. …”
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Causes and Effects of Land Degradation in Karangazi Sector, Nyagatare District Rwanda. by Fred, Mujyambere

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Investigations on The Utilization of Plastic Wastes as a Replacement of Cement in Concrete Paver Blocks. by Murungi, Waren

“…The 50% plastic content in paver blocks showed the best results and was recommended for the use of the plastic concrete paver blocks can be used on non-traffic and light traffic roads.…”
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Investigations on the Utilization of Plastic Wastes as a Replacement of Cement In Concrete Paver Blocks. by Murungi, Waren

“…The 50% plastic content in paver blocks showed the best results and was recommended for the use of the plastic concrete paver blocks can be used on non-traffic and light traffic roads.…”
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The Impact of Stone Quarrying on Socio Economic Status of Households in Nyakyibigi Ntungamo Municipality. by Natweeta, Elvason

“…The study findings on strategies to curtail the problems faced by people resulting from stone quarrying in Nyakyibigi Ntungamo municipality were; provision of tax holidays to investors, strengthening of security in quarrying areas, importing equipment's to use in quarrying process and rehabilitation of roads. The study recommended there should be strengthening of security in quarrying areas in order to protect the quarrying activities which leads to improvement at the quarrying site, there should be carefully pre-planning of the project to ensure that the quarrying process takes place well and in its actual state because when this one is done, then the activity also goes on well to facilitate the desires of the community and there should be fitting of drills with dust collection systems and purchasing additional land surrounding the mine to act as a buffer zone and trees planted in these buffer zones can also minimize the visual impact of quarrying operations on local communities.…”
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