Conspiracy Beliefs and Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Uganda.
Conspiracy Beliefs and Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy in Uganda. Prof. Kukunda Elizabeth Bacwayo – PI Dr. Richard Sebaggala – Co-PI This study provides a quantitative assessment of the link between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda. Amidst a global misinformation “infodemic,” researchers conducted a national cross-sectional survey of 1,201 adults to understand this relationship […]
Design of a portable, durable and affordable biogas packaging unit
Design of a portable, durable and affordable biogas packaging unit. Mr. Eddy Ojara – PI Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – Co-PI The importance of biogas storage on a global scale cannot be overstated. To fully utilize the potential of biogas, numerous nations have made investments in the development of packaging options (Winquist et al., 2019). […]
Photovoltaic water heater system for Uganda Christian University kitchen.
Photovoltaic water heater system for Uganda Christian University kitchen. Mr. Innocent Okot – PI Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – Co-PI In Uganda, traditional biomass fuels such as charcoal, firewood, and briquettes are commonly used for cooking and water heating. These fuels are often burned in inefficient cookstoves, leading to significant resource wastage, increased gaseous emissions, […]
Harvest Plus Project – A comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among Ugandan women associated with cooking of selected commercial beans.
Harvest Plus Project – A comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among Ugandan women associated with cooking of selected commercial beans. Dr. Martin Mutambuka – PI The study focuses on providing a comparative assessment of workload and resource utilization among women in Uganda associated with cooking of selected popular, commercial bean varieties (both Biofortified […]
Installation and Operation of an Integrated Energy & Resource Recovery System (IEARRS).
Installation and Operation of an Integrated Energy & Resource Recovery System (IEARRS). Dr. Miria Frances Agunyo – PI Dr. Rosemary Bulyaba – Co-PI The project explores an integrated approach to developing solutions for urban and peri-urban environs which integrates management of waste and sanitation while generating much needed clean cooking fuels such as biogas and […]
Developing Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing Native Diversity in Vegetable Seed Banks.
Developing Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing Native Diversity in Vegetable Seed Banks. Ms. Mildred Julian Nakanwagi – PI Mr. David Isooba – Co-PI This research focuses on preserving Uganda’s invaluable native germplasm resources to ensure sustainable agriculture and food security. The faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Uganda Christian University (UCU) leads the initiative, in indigenous vegetable […]
Assessing the level of Financial Inclusion of Semi-Literate Persons in Financial Inclusion initiatives in Rukiga District.
Assessing the level of Financial Inclusion of Semi-Literate Persons in Financial Inclusion initiatives in Rukiga District. Mr. John Steve Mugisha – PI Mr. Osere Samuel – Co-PI This study aims to investigate the financial inclusion of semi-literate individuals in Rukiga District, Uganda, where significant barriers hinder their access to financial services. Despite advancements in financial […]
Barriers and Enablers to University–Industry Collaboration: Perspectives from Academic and Industry Professionals.
Barriers and Enablers to University–Industry Collaboration: Perspectives from Academic and Industry Professionals. Mr. Martin Kabanda Kwagala – PI Ms. Justine Mukalere – Co-PI Barriers and Enablers to University–Industry Collaboration: Perspectives from Academic and Industry Professionals. This study aimed to develop a model for enhancing university-industry collaboration (UIC) between Uganda Christian University (UCU) and industrial establishments […]
The Influence of Ethnic Identity and Cultural Norms on Household Waste Management Practices in Eastern Uganda.
The Influence of Ethnic Identity and Cultural Norms on Household Waste Management Practices in Eastern Uganda. Dr. Rose Nakileza Badaza – PI Florence Nalubega Wanendeya – Co-PI Urban solid waste management in Uganda faces ongoing challenges, often linked to insufficient infrastructure, weak regulatory enforcement, and low community involvement. Beyond these structural issues, cultural values and […]
UCU attaining Center of Excellence status through entrepreneurship
Many graduates in Uganda do not embrace entrepreneurship as a career upon graduation, but instead seek paid employment. This is attributed to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at university and in society at large, as well as students’ negative attitudes toward entrepreneurship. This study examines the extent to which the entrepreneurial ecosystem influences graduate entrepreneurial intent in […]