Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Uganda"
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Acute respiratory infections in rural samia-bugwe county Tororo District, Uganda: knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers, and mortality
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1995-08)A study of 300 mothers who had children aged below five years was carr ied out to descri be their KAP concerning ARI, their heal th seeking behaviour and also describe some risk factors and estimate ARI mortality among ... -
The economics of East Coast Fever immunization in Uganda
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1993-09)The livestock sub-sector of the agricultural sector plays an important role in the economic and social development of Uganda. It contributes about 30 percent of agricultural Gross Domestic Product. The sub-sector is very ... -
An evaluation and modelling of rainwater conservation and utilization: case studies of Sipili, Kenya and Mijjwala, Uganda
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi,, 1998-11)Rainwater harvesting potential is not realised due to poor design, construction and operation ~f water harvesting systems. A survey was conducted in Sipili, Kenya and Mijjwala, Uganda to characterize and diagnose the ... -
Evaluation of the heifer project for women farmers in Mpigi district (Uganda)
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1994)This is an evaluation of the implementation of the Heifer Project for Women Farmers in Mpigi District, whose aim is to uplift the economic and nutritional status of the beneficiaries. A questionnaire was developed and ... -
Global Coffee Prices in 2011 and the Incomes of the Ankole Coffee Producers’ Co-operative Union in Uganda
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)This research investigates the degree of relationship between the monthly farm gate prices received by the farmer members of the Ankole Coffee Producers’ Co-operative Union, a Robusta coffee producing co-operative in ... -
The history of Banyarwanda refugees in Uganda
(2001-10)This study is a reconstruction of the history of the Banyarwanda Tutsi refugees who fled to Uganda between 1960 and 1990 due to the ethnic discrimination. persecution and political instability during Rwanda's post-colonial ... -
Impact of the HIPC Initiative on the Debt Crisis in Africa: a Case Study of Uganda
(International relations, 2007)Unsustainable debt has for over two decades undermined investment and growth in low income countries in Africa. This has posed a serious threat to the efforts of these countries to address the problem of absolute poverty. ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition among children 6-59 months and some selected maternal associated factors in Busia Sub-district in Tororo District, Uganda
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000-06)Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and sanitation. ... -
Reintegration of child soldiers in Africa: a case study of Uganda 1986-2008
(Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)Child soldiers are one of the major problems in modern society. In the case of Northern Uganda, child soldiers (or formerly abducted children) have been used for decades in the conflict between the government and the ... -
Some aspects of fascioliasis in Uganda
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1970)A historical account of eventD and people associated "vith the discovery of the life cycle of Fasciola gigantica is given. An account of a survey carried out throughout the 18 districts of Uganda to establish the spread ...