Residential Density and Illegal Waste Dumping In Cities by Mahamba C, and Ruhiiga TM

“…Background and Objectives: For developing countries in general and for Sub-Sahara Africa in particular, little is documented in the lit- erature about the location and size of illegal waste dumps in relation to urban residential areas and how this may introduce an alternative explanation for the prevalence of illegal waste dumping using Hara- re, Zimbabwe as a study area. The objectives were to characterize waste in the context of class, volume, source and distance, to anal- yse location and waste volume in relation to residential areas and, to generate management lessons for Sub-Sahara Africa. …”
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Water Hyacinth, an Invasive Species in Africa: A Literature Review by Lubembe, Sharon Indasi, Okoth, Sharon, Turyasingura, Benson, Oyugi, Timothy, Ibarasa, Hillary, Moenga, Kelvin, Chavula, Petros, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba

“…The plant extracts can also be used to treat cholera, sore throats, and snake bites, as well as to scent hair. Water hyacinth Pontederia crassipes (Eichhornia crassipes) has proliferated rapidly in African inland waters, posing numerous threats to fisheries by reducing the existence of some species; water quality by lowering levels of dissolved oxygen; human health and the environment by introducing various disease causing pathogens and harbouring dangerous animals. …”
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Chang Am Oto Za Utekelezaji Wa Programu Ya Kisw Ahili Kwa Wanafunzi Wa Utalii Tukilenga Chuo Kikuu Cha Kabale. by Yebare, Israel

“…Katika sura ya tatu, utafiti huu utashughulikia mbinu zitakazofuatiliwa katika ukusanyaji wa data hadi kukamilisha utafiti huu. Hata hivyo, sura ya tatu itahusu muundo wa utafiti, eneo la utafiti, vifaa vya utafiti, uhakikishaji wa ubora pamoja na uteuzi wa sampuli ya wahojiwa wa utafiti huu. …”
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Women Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Nyagatare Sector, Nyagatare District. by Donatile, Nyirandikubwimana

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Impact of Continuous Assessment on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District by Asaph, Aturinzire

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Technical and Vocational Education and Training as Factors in the Socio-Economic Development of Rwanda A Case Study of Bushoki Sector, Rulindo District by Albertine, Bamutake Zikama

“…The dominant skills generally believed to have been gained from the training program are: hair cutting and dressing (18 percent of respondents), tailoring (18 percent of respondents), handcrafts (14 percent of respondents), and driving (10 percent of respondents). …”
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Experiences of HIV Positive Serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partner Among Individuals in Discordant Couples in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda. by Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Nakidd, Gladys, Tweheyo, Otwine Anne, Kabami, Jane

“…Most of them had at least secondary level education, and only three had primary education. Half of the participants disclosed their serostatus to partners immediately after testing HIV positive. …”
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The Prevalence and Determinants of Stunting among Children 6 - 59 Months of Age in One of the Sub-Counties in the Rwenzori Sub-Region, Western Uganda by Enos Mirembe, Masereka, Arthur, Kiconco, Edson, Katsomyo, Clement, Munguiko

“…Results: A total of 372 mothers and their children were included in this study; majority, 307 (83.0%) of the children were 6 - 24 months old and nearly half, 167 (44.9%) were stunted. We found that reserving food stock for use in the dry season (aOR = 0.23, CI = 0.08 - 0.62, p = 0.004), deworming children (aOR = 0.32, CI = 0.18 - 0.54, p = 0.001) and the family earning at least 10,000 Ushs (2.7USD) at the end of the month (aOR = 0.36, CI = 0.22 - 0.58, P = 0.001) were associated with no stunting. …”
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Records Keeping and Financial Performance in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government. by Birungi, Edinah

“…The researcher further sought IO find out whether the RDLG issued guidelines and procedures on the creation and capture of those records that are necessary to meet operational, fiscal, legal and other requirements. More then half suggested procedures and guidelines did not exist concurred that the guidelines and procedures were in place. …”
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Records Keeping and Financial Performance in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government. by Birungi, Edinah

“…The researcher further sought to find out whether the RDLG issued guidelines and procedures on the creation and capture of those records that are necessary to meet operational, fiscal, legal, and other requirements. More than half suggested procedures and guidelines did not exist concurred that the guidelines and procedures were in place. …”
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Changamoto Za Mtalaa Mpya Katika Ufundishaji Wa Lugha Ya Kiswahili Kwa Walimu Shule Za Upili, Wilayani Kasese. by Biira, Janet

“…Mwisho kabisa, utafiti huu umetoa mapendekezo mbalimbali kwa walimu na wizara ya elimu kama kuongeza vipindi kwnye ratiba angalau vine kila wiki na kila kidato, wizara ya elimu kutoa vifaa vya kutosha vya kufundishia, wazazi na wakuu washule kuarifia kuhusu umuhimu/nafasi ya Kiswahili katika jumuiya Afrika Mashaariki, walimu kuongoza wanafunzi katika vipindi vya Kiswahili ipasavyo. Haya yakizingatiwa, yanaweza kuleta mabadiliko katika ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika mtalaa mpya wa shule za upili.…”
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The Contribution of the Hotel Industry on Youth Empowerment in Mbarara City: A Case Study of Hotel Triangle Mbarara City. by Owomuhangi, Emmanuel

“…It was also found that prestige associated with working in renowned hotels contributes minimal reason for the youth to fancy the hotel industry with 74% in agreement to this however more than half of the respondents agreed that having higher levels of education increases the chances of finding employment in the hotel industry indicated by 87% of respondents agreeing. 61% agreed that a basic level of education is sufficient for entry-level positions in the hotel industry and surprisingly 63% agreed to the view that work experience is more important than formal education for succeeding in the hotel industry. …”
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Gender Analysis, Milk Value Chain, Kabale Uganda. Kabale: Kabale University. by Tugume, Samuel

“…Though most of the respondents were literate, their literacy level was low with more than half of the male and female respondents not attaining beyond a secondary education. …”
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Assessment of Types, Factors Contributing to Violence Against Women and its Effects on the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women in Rubanda Town Council Rubanda District. by Byumvuhore, Stephen

“…Measures in place to curb VAW included the majority reported seeking health care outside the home area (54.8%) although over half found it hard to share VAW experiences (62.9%) and forgot to visit health facilities for help (68.6%). …”
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