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Advances in Wildlife and Environment Management in Uganda
(Book Publisher International, India- United Kingdom., 2024-01-11) Nyadoi, Priscilla; Biira, S.; Mbabazi, F. K.; Turyamwesimira J.; Baluku, R.; Nuwagaba, P.; Mugabi, M.; Kijjambu, C.; Barirega A.
This publication is a summary of the submissions, proceedings and presentations that were captured during the conservation conference held in February 2023, that featured advances in environment and wildlife conservation in Uganda, particularly elucidating Knowledge Contributions of the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM actors, around three sub themes namely, 1) Data Deficiencies limiting Interventions and Partnerships for Wildlife and Environment Conservation in Uganda, to guide research interventions 2) Building Knowledge and 3)Synergies for Wildlife and Environment Management, pegged on research, management experiences, contemporary policy and political challenges in perspectives, respectively. Held at Makerere University Central Teaching Facility (CTF) 2 Auditorium on the 9th of February 2023, from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, as part of Uganda’s National events to mark the United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day (WWD) celebrated annually every 3rd day of March. The conference proceedings were accessible to both physical and virtual participants that totalled to 283 individuals of which 13 were technical presenters, the rest being an audience made of participants from the academia, private sector, civil society, government agencies, ministries and the general public. While given in details in this publication, summarily, proceedings and technical presentations realised during the conservation conference 2023 reveal among others, the critical data gaps limiting, management of wildlife and environment in Uganda, the lacking but required stakeholder synergies that would improve wildlife and environment management in the country, areas of research in wildlife and environment that are important but currently given littlie or no attention in Uganda, and the need for full cost allocation in environment and social impacts of projects assessment. Also revealed by the conference submissions are a number of hypotheses on the relevance of targeted beneficiaries’ involvement in identification of interventions, for the success of wildlife and environment conservation projects and programmes. Knowledge shared in this publication will in particular be valuable for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, the academic, civil society and private sector whose business, work and or interest are in Uganda’s wildlife and environment.
Uganda Citizens’ Land Tenure Type Preference and Underpinning Factors
(Book Publisher International, India- United Kingdom., 2024-02-01) Nyadoi, Priscilla
Abstract
This publication presents in detail, existing land tenure systems, their levels of adoption, popularity and impacts on peoples’ livelihoods country wide in Uganda. A countrywide study was conducted to generate information on peoples’ perspectives of a range of land tenure system issues in Uganda, including their impacts on livelihoods, that was scanty and insufficient to guide land policy reforms. The study was aimed at elucidating the land tenure system most people would want adopted in Uganda and the reasons for their choice.
The study was guided by hypotheses that countrywide, (a) development demands and land use dynamics lead to homogenous distribution of land tenure systems (b) communities know about existing land tenure types(c)communities attribute livelihood limitations to specific land tenure types and (d)there exist one most preferred tenure type. Specific objectives were (1) to examine distribution of existing land tenure types (2) evaluate people’s knowledge of the tenure types (3) assess perceived impacts on livelihoods and (4) document the tenure type most preferred and (5) use generated knowledge to elicit support and influence Uganda’s policy on land use and ownership.
From each of Uganda’s four regions, random sample of five districts was selected and within each 40 households sampled at systematic intervals of 1km and adult member found in the house holds interviewed using a questionnaire. Overall 1224 respondents from 21 districts (11%) of Uganda’s current 111 were interviewed. The data were managed and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in Statically Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Ver 16 Inc. (Bryman and Cramer, 2009).
The results show that existing land tenure types were not equally distributed in Uganda, customary tenure is the most common, followed by freehold. Leasehold tenure is distributed countrywide but among few households while, mailo tenure is found in some districts in central and western regions of Uganda. Communal tenure is in a few areas in western and northeastern regions. The four land tenure types were not homogenously known country wide, most households in Gulu, Bududa, Kanungu and Mbarara districts with the following profile were more knowledgeable about different land tenure types in Uganda: age group 40-51, family size 4-6, secondary school level educated, those who had stayed for 16-20 or more years in the present area they are in , those who originated from within Uganda, those who had land near water bodies, those who owned land, those who had landholding size of 4-7 hectares and among those who were unhappy with the type of land tenure they held.
Communal and leasehold land tenure types were responsible for the following limitations to achievement of improved livelihoods as reported by respondents: access to food, medicine, income, access to land for tree planting, homestead establishment, inheritance, burial and land for offer as collateral for securing loans. Customary land tenure type limited land owners’ access to medicine, income, tree planting and homestead establishment. The mailo land tenureship limited owners’ access to medicine, tree planting and burial of deceased relatives.
Morethan3/4 of the households involved in this study preferred freehold land tenure system while, communal and mailo land tenure systems were the least preferred (by more than 1/2 of the households. These results provide evidence of the need for the government of Uganda to promote freehold land tenure system countrywide in practice and in the nations land policies and laws. This will however also require the government to carry out further consultations with different stakeholders and with communities countrywide, for proper policy and legal developments.
Enhancing guest sensory experiences and behavior through Internet of Things (Iot)-enabled personalization in premium hospitality in Uganda
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2024-09-01) Muheebwa Florence
This study explores the intersection of sensory marketing and Internet of Things (IoT) technology in selected 3 premium hotels in Uganda including Serena Hotel Kampala, Protea Hotel by Marriot Kampala, and Sheraton Hotel Kampala. We explored how IoT-enabled sensory experiences impact hotel guests' emotional states, overall satisfaction, and well-being, as well as their subsequent behavior. Additionally, we investigated whether gender plays a role in shaping these effects. The research design consisted of two phases: an exploratory phase involving in-depth interviews with hotel managers to gather qualitative insights, followed by a confirmatory phase involving an online survey of 357 hotel guests to validate the findings and gather quantitative data. The findings revealed that different senses influenced various aspects of guests' experiences: smell, hearing, and sight affected emotions, while touch, hearing, and sight impacted overall satisfaction. Smell and taste contributed to guests' well-being, with smell having a more significant impact on women's well-being and likelihood of returning compared to men. The Internet of Things (IoT) technology can be leveraged to craft personalized, multi-sensory experiences for hotel guests. For instance, hotels can utilize IoT to create distinctive and dynamic atmospheres in their rooms and suites, tailoring the ambiance to enhance guest satisfaction and comfort. This research focused on 3 premium hotels in Uganda, but future studies could investigate whether the results apply to other regions, cultures, and hotel segments, such as comparing highend and budget hotels to determine if the findings are universally applicable.
Effectiveness of traditional approaches in management of desert locust(Schistocerca Gregaria Forskal) in arid areas of Isiolo and Laikipia Kenya
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024) Mwikali, Pamela; Musinguzi, Simon Peter; Mwamburi, Lizzy
The Horn of Africa has witnessed an upsurge in desert locust invasions (Schistocerca gregaria Forskål). Curiously, the first-line of management is often based on traditional methods. We assessed the effectiveness the traditional methods of desert locust control in two rural arid areas in Kenya between 2019 and 2020 using a questionnaire survey. Large swarms of desert locusts were observed during the migratory, feeding, and developmental stages during the driest months. Most of the identified stages were adults and 3rd nymphal instars. The past desert locust preventive strategies among the respondents were early planting, high seed rates, early warning strategies, and information interchange. The physical/mechanical control strategies used by the respondents during the outbreaks included digging up eggs, handpicking, smoking, and baiting. The cultural desert locust control strategies used by the respondents were noise from beating drums, metallic containers, and motorbike hooting. These methods had low effectiveness in controlling desert locust populations. Traditional methods of locust control should not rely solely on desert locust management. There is a need to integrate these traditional methods with new methods for desert locust control only when the swarms are low.
What controls physical vulnerability to geo-hydrological hazards?: a contribution to quantitative assessment of landslide and flood risk in western Uganda
(European Geosciences Union, 2023-05) Sekajugo, John; Kagoro-Rugunda, Grace; Mutyebere, Rodgers; Kabaseke, Clovis; Mubiru, David; Namara, Esther; Kanyiginya, Violet; Bwambale, Bosco; Jacobs Jacobs, Liesbet; Dewitte, Olivier; Kervyn, Matthieu
Geo-hydrological hazards (landslides and floods) are often associated with significant damages on physical infrastructure like buildings and roads. Understanding the factors controlling the extent of damage is a prerequisite for quantitatively estimating risk and its spatial distribution, and advising on measures to reduce vulnerability. In this study we document the impact of 64 landslide and six flood events in four selected districts in western Uganda for the period May 2019 - March 2021 through extensive fieldwork. We quantify in economic value the physical damage of landslide and flood hazards on exposed buildings, roads and bridges. We then analyse the physical vulnerability based on damage ratios and determine the factors (building material, hazard characteristics and age of the building) that control the degree of damage using fractional logistic regression. Out of the 91 buildings affected by landslides, 54% were totally destroyed, and only 10% not or minorly damaged, for an average damage cost of 3,179 USD/building. For the 212 documented buildings affected by floods, 35% were totally destroyed, 28% had severe to moderate damage and the rest were minorly or not affected, with an average damage costs of 1,755 USD/building. The physical vulnerability of buildings to landslides depends on the size of the landslide, age of the building, type of building wall material and the steepness of the slope cut to establish an artificial foundation platform. On the other hand, the physical vulnerability of buildings to flood hazards is largely controlled by the flood depth, the distance from the river channel, slope, size of flooded area and type of floor material. The physical vulnerability functions developed in this study are being used as a new inputs into a regional quantitative model of geo-hydrological risks. Combining the hazard estimates with the most accurate information on exposure of physical infrastructure, will facilitate the identification of the types of events and the locations that require most attention for risk reduction.