Browsing by Author "Byaruhanga, Aloysius"

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Breaking the Terminal Nature of Primary Teacher Education in Uganda: Innovations at Uganda Martyrs University
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2018) Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Mushabe, Charles
Contractor Monitoring and Performance of Road Infrastructure Projects in Uganda: A Management Model
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2017) Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Basheka, Benon C.
An understanding of the influence of contractor monitoring on performance of road infrastructural projects in Uganda provided an impetus for this study. The objectives of the study were to: assess the relationship between contractors monitoring and performance of national road infrastructure projects and the relationship between contractor monitoring components and performance of national road infrastructure projects in Uganda. Purposive sampling was employed in selecting the procurement professionals, engineers and simple random sampling was adopted in selecting private consultants, members of parliament and respondents from the civil society organizations. Data for this study were collected using a closed ended questionnaire and interviews. Some of the major finding from this study include: weak procurement rules which lead to awarding road projects to incompetent contractors; contractor monitoring being handled by unqualified, incompetent and inexperienced professionals; lack of contractors and contract supervisors appraisal system; delay of contractors payments which affects timelines in services delivery; lack of a strong internal project monitoring and evaluation mechanism at the Uganda National Roads Agency (UNRA). The research therefore recommends the establishment of an Independent Public Infrastructure Development and Monitoring Unit by government and adoption of systems that appraise both contractors and contract supervisors with clear disciplinary actions for unsatisfactory performance by the UNRA.
Documenting Baganda Ethno-medicine:
(Journal of Applied and Advanced Research, 2016) Ssozi, Leonard; Kabiito, Bendicto; Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Kanata, Willy
The continued use of ethno-medicines among some indigenous communities in the contemporary Uganda remains as one of the clearest evidence that indigenous people do not only have close relationship with nature, but also have always had the ability to use various environmental elements (flora and fauna) to their health advantage. Given their continued relevance and use, this study engaged in a task of documenting the commonly used ethno-medicines among the Baganda people, informed by a participatory study undertaken in Gombe Sub-county. Taking stock of the herbal resource in local environments is essential to making their conservation, preservation and use appreciated in potential user communities. Presented herewith are the herbal medicines identified by herbalists, traditional healers and local community members who use them. They are presented according to their local and botanical names, the disease they treat, plant parts used, and how they are prepared and administered.
Higher education for African challenges of the 21st century :
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2018-11) Ssentongo, Jimmy Spire; Byaruhanga, Aloysius
Impact of Human Activities on Wetlands in Kampala: Critical Reconciliation of Ecological Sustainability and Human Development
(Kisubi Brothers University College, 2012) Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Ssozi, Leonard
Wetland ecosystem services are central to a nation’s sustained growth and development. For this reason, human development ought to be undertaken while maintaining the ecological character of wetlands if meaningful sustainable development is to be achieved. However, in Kampala, we are witnessing unwise use of wetland resources, ranging from pouring of untreated wastes (sewerage and industrial effluent) and reclamation (for settlement and industrial construction). This article examines the impact of these activities on the wetlands in the city. Within the framework of deep ecology and systems thinking, the article maintains that reconciliation of human development and ecological sustainability is vital to the wellbeing of both the humans and wetland ecosystems.
The Impact of population growth on the Ecosystems and Biodiversity of Kampala: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Development
(2012-07) Byaruhanga, Aloysius; Ssozi, Leonard
From the time it attained city status, Kampala's population has been increasing. This has led to the rapid expansion of the city from the originally known seven hills to wetlands and valleys in a bid to accommodate the population. There is massive encroachment on wetlands and green belts for establishment of settlements and factories. Further more, Kampala's position as the commercial and political seat of Uganda has influenced people to migrate from rural areas to the city in search of employment and 'better standards of living'. There is thus need to extend social services and sustainable development initiatives in the rural areas to curb rural to urban migration. This paper explores the impact of population growth on the health of ecosystems and biodiversity. The paper also emphasises wise use of ecosystems while maintaining their ecological character. Conference Theme: Design for Sustainability.
Mainstreaming Education for Sustainable Development in Uganda Martyrs University: A critical analysis of the strategy
(Rhodes University Environmental Learning Research Centre, 2015) Ssentongo, Jimmy Spire; Byaruhanga, Aloysius
It has been observed by several scholars, commentators, and sustainability-related bodies that one of the most important ways of realising sustainable development is by integrating it in both what is taught and how it is taught (pedagogy). This is because education is very important in shaping people’s attitudes and informing their choices. The approach of mainstreaming Education for Sustainable Development in our education systems should rise above the traditional boundaries that build walls, which tend to limit communication between different disciplines and faculties/ schools. Yet, for this to be realised, managers of education institutions and teachers ought to be coopted into the sustainability ideals. This chapter explains the steps that have been taken by Uganda Martyrs University towards mainstreaming Education for Sustainable Development in the university’s ‘way of doing things’. It also explains the challenges met, some of the achievements realised so far, and what still needs to be done