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    Effects Of Irrigation Agriculiture To The Social Economic Development Of Mwelo Parish In Mulanda Subcounty In Tororo District In Eastern Uganda
    (Busitema University, 2023) Ofwono Keneth
    The study examines the effects of irrigation agriculture to the social economic development of mwelo parish in mulanda district in Tororo district.104 respondents were selected from villages of mwelo, mikiya Amor, kandi, kisote, Rucwa including the village chairpersons, councilors, the respondents were selected using simple random sampling and sampling procedures. Objective and structured questionnaires, interviews, observation, recording and cameras were the tools used during data collection. the objectives of study were four which included, (1) positive effects of irrigation agriculture to the social economic development of mwelo parish in mulanda sub county. (2) negative effects of irrigation agriculture to the social economic development of mwelo in mulanda sub county. (3) the mitigation measures to the negative effects of irrigation agriculture on the social economic development of mwelo in mulanda. The results reveal that the positive effects of irrigation agriculture on the social economic development of mwelo includes; source of food, source of income, source of employment, development of trading centers, establishment of roads, relationship with neighbors, recreation center. negative effects of irrigation agriculture include; soil infertility, increase in prices of commodities, competition with the out growers, increased expenditure, land occupation, crime rates, accidents, pollution, famine, thefts, low productivity, floods. Mitigation measures to the negative effects of irrigation agriculture includes; fertilizer application, spraying in the morning and evening, security guard, security council, water channel, restriction to water uses, police post, sensitization of masses, out growing of other crops, crop rotation, discount for land, improved seeds, employing of local security, proper disposal of waste. according to the findings of report, it was recommended that the it should be acquisition of more land for the scheme, improvement of police post to police station to solve far better the problems resulting from irrigation agriculture.
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    Environmental And Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Of Brick Making In Budaka Town Council, Budaka District.
    (Busitema University, 2024) Mirembe, Martha
    Bricks have been used for the last 5000years. In Uganda, the practice of brick making is a long standing activity. An investigation on the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Brick Making was conducted in Budaka Town Council, Budaka District. This was narrowed down to tackling impacts of the brick making on the biophysical environment in Budaka Town Council, raw materials used and the strategies that can be used to combat the negative effects of brick making on the biophysical environment environmental protection in Budaka Town Council. During the study a number of methods for obtaining row data were used included observation, questionnaire and interview. The study revealed the following; the raw materials used included clay, water, wood husks, saw husks, soil, glass, grass, oil, money and labour. The products from the industry were blocks, max pans, ventilators, roofing tiles, pompy and half bricks .Both gender took part in the activity, although brick laying has induced economic development. However , it has caused environmental deteriotion , damage to human health ,creation of basins that act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes , shortage of raw materials ,destruction of vegetation ,impact on drainage ,loss of biodiversity ,loss of nutrients ,pollution and scenery alteration . Measures to reduce the impacts were not digging deep pits (basins), filling up pits, sensitization, recycling damaged products, tree planting and need to use other sources of energy. Generally brick making has caused greater impact on the biophysical environment such as alteration of drainage systems, swamps destruction and deforestation. Therefore this calls for government agencies (local officials), NGOs and relevant stakeholders to ensure mitigation measures such as research, massive sensitization to reduce the impact for sustainable development.
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    Factors Affecting Adoption Of Climate Change Resilience Startegies By Small Holder Farmers In Kwapa Sub County In Tororo District Eastern Region
    (Busitema University, 2024) Akirapa, Doreen
    The purpose of this study was to establish the factors that have encouraged for adoption of climate change resilience strategies by some small holder farmers in Kwapa Sub County in Tororo District. The objectives of the study included: To assess the factors that have encouraged adoption of climate change resilience strategies by some small holder farmers in Kwapa sub county, to find out factors that have limited adoption of climate change resilience strategies by some small holder farmers in Kwapa sub county, To find out strategies to enhance adoption of climate change resilience by some small holder farmers in Kwapa sub county. The study adopted a cross sectional study design. The sample size was 103 respondents which consisted of 66 household heads, 10 villages, 1 agricultural officer, 1 community development officer and environmental officer. Purposive and simple random sampling was used to select the respondents. The study relied mostly on primary data that was collected using questionnaires, interviews and observation methods. The quantities data were analyzed by tabulating and computing frequencies, percentages. Qualitative data was analyzed by coding and establishing common theme e according to the objectives of study that emerged in the process of interacting with participants. The findings show that most small holder farmers in Kwapa sub county 80% have not adapted to climate change resilience.
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    Impact of climate change on the biophysical and socioeconomic status of people in and around namatala wetlands in kamonkoli sub county, Budaka district.
    (Busitema University, 2026) Kirya, Cocus
    This study examined the impact of climate change on the biophysical and socioeconomic status of people in and around Namatala wetlands in Kamonkoli Sub County, Budaka District. The study was conducted to assess how changing climatic conditions affect wetland ecosystems and the livelihoods of surrounding communities. A descriptive research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches was adopted with data collected through questionnaires, interviews and field observations. The study established that climate change has contributed to changes in rainfall patterns, temperature variations, wetland degradation, reduced agricultural productivity, and challenges in household livelihoods. The study concluded that climate change negatively affects both the ecological condition of Namatala wetlands and the socioeconomic wellbeing of local communities. It recommends promoting climate change adaptation measures, sustainable wetland management and community awareness to enhance resilience.
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    Impact of climate change on the biophysical and socioeconomic status of people in and around namatala wetlands in Kamonkoli sub county, Budaka district.
    (Busitema University, 2026) Kirya, Cocus
    This study examined the impact of climate change on the biophysical and socioeconomic status of people in and around Namatala wetlands in Kamonkoli Sub County, Budaka District. The study was conducted to assess how changing climatic conditions affect wetland ecosystems and the livelihoods of surrounding communities. A descriptive research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches was adopted with data collected through questionnaires, interviews and field observations. The study established that climate change has contributed to changes in rainfall patterns, temperature variations, wetland degradation, reduced agricultural productivity, and challenges in household livelihoods. The study concluded that climate change negatively affects both the ecological condition of Namatala wetlands and the socioeconomic wellbeing of local communities. It recommends promoting climate change adaptation measures, sustainable wetland management and community awareness to enhance resilience.
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    Impact Of Coffee Farming On The Socio-Economic Development Of Buwalasi Sub-County In Sironko District
    (Busitema University, 2024) Mafabi, Nathan Wilson
    Coffee farming globally is an important activity due to its contribution of National GDP, tax generation and inequality reduction role .The purpose of the study was to establish the factors facilitating coffee growing, Assess the positive and negative contributions of coffee growing, Examine the problems facing the coffee farmers and also to Examine the strategies to improve coffee farming in Buwalasi Sub county, Sironko district. The employed both qualitative and quantitative methods for data collections. Primary data was collected using both open and closed ended questionnaires from coffee farmers and schedules for coffee stores’ management and key stakeholders in coffee farming business within Buwalasi Sub County. The data was analyzed using statistical methods that is chi– square, pie chart, bar graph. The target population was 65 coffee farmers in Buwalasi sub county from which a sample of 58 coffee farmers, 4 members of coffee stores management within Buwalasi sub county and other 3 key stakeholders doubling as representatives to Bugisu Comparative Union (BCU) from their various coffee stores. Males dominated the coffee farming activities and female roles were clearly stipulated as weeding, harvesting, grinding and drying of coffee seeds. Age of coffee farmers (50%) ranged between 35 to 64 years .Majority (87%) of coffee farmers were married people. There was a very low correlation between level of education and yields of coffee by coffee farmers.37.84% of respondents attributed low yields to techniques production adopted. The study further established that 68.04% of the respondents did not attribute production techniques adopted to be a cause of low coffee yields. According to the study pests and diseases (93.5%) attributed much to the low coffee yields by coffee farmers. The study established that there was low adoption of irrigation by 5.6%and Mechanization adoption was 6.5%. The study revealed that education level of the farmers was not correlated with productivity of coffee per tree. Farmers were less satisfied with roles of cooperative societies particularly with BCU due to high rates of corruption, segregation and delayed payments of farmer. The study therefore concluded that coffee farmers need access to competitive markets that can give them better prices for their produce and allow them to negotiate better prices, the infrastructure inform of feeder roads and central warehouses should be improved such that transportation of coffee to the urban markets becomes easy, coffee farmers ought to have access to cheap financial boosts and that both cooperative and District agricultural heads should search for better brands of pesticides that can kill the pests and weeds without altering the soil PH. Having made such conclusions, the study recommended that government through the coffee marketing board and cooperatives should source for international markets and engage in obtaining better prices, district leads through the works department should priotise maintenance of the feeder roads that facilitate the movement of coffee produce. In the same vein the study recommended that storage facilities should be improved so as to reduce post-harvest losses.
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    Impact Of Stone Quarrying On The Socioeconomic Development Of Eastern Division, Tororo District.
    (Busitema University, 2024) Owor Mark Philip
    The study aimed at establishing the impact of quarrying on the socioeconomic development of Eastern Division in Tororo district. 40 respondents participated in the study; the respondents were selected using simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques from different parishes of Amagoro A and B, Nyangole parish. The study objectives were to find out the dominant method of stone quarrying in Eastern Division, identify the positive socioeconomic impacts of stone quarrying, examine the negative socio economic impacts of stone quarrying. The data collected was analyzed using structured questionnaires, interview, observation, camera tools were employed and recording. The collected data was analyzed using description and statiscally using tables, bar graph column graphs and pie chart. The study found out that the dominant methods of quarrying were heating and wedging. The study also found out that the positive impacts of stone quarrying were source of income, provision of employment opportunities, economic diversification, provision of building materials, source of water, and development of infrastructures and utilization of idle resources. The negative impacts of quarrying includes accidents, deforestation, accelerated school dropout, moral decay, poor drainage destruction of the land scape, dangers of unfilled pits. The negative impacts of stone quarrying has been mitigated by tree planting, wedging, use of local authorities, use of police, clan courts, digging channels, use of mosquito nets, spraying of houses. The researcher recommended that the methods of stone quarrying were rudimentary therefore there is need to adopt modern quarrying methods to increase output and reduce labor costs.