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 […]
Establishing capacity for micropropagation of seedlings via plant cell culture at UCU: Towards the development of a sustainable bamboo-based green charcoal value chain in Uganda
Establishing a successful green charcoal value-chain is expected to create an extraordinary demand for bamboo seedlings. Currently, all bamboo seedlings in Uganda are generated by the slow vegetative propagation. There is limited research on micropropagation methods in Uganda hence fundamental understanding of the factors that determine micropropagation success in Uganda and for that matter East […]
Breaking Barriers to Formalization: A Behaviorally Informed Tripod Intervention Model for Women-Led Enterprises in Uganda
Despite decades of microfinance and policy support, the majority of women-led enterprises in Uganda remain informal. This study explores the lived experiences of 30 UWEP-supported women’s groups in Mukono District to uncover the psychological, aspirational, and sociocultural barriers hindering formalization. Using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) reflexive thematic analysis, supported by AI-assisted coding through ChatGPT, we […]
Design of an Optimized Bioethanol Fuel Production Unit for small-scale sugarcane farmers in Eastern Uganda and a Bioethanol Cookstove
This project aimed to address the challenge of heavy reliance on traditional biomass in the country through a dual approach of developing an efficient bioethanol cookstove and developing an innovative small-scale optimal bioethanol plant for the production of high-quality bioethanol focuses. The objectives of the project include the characterization of feedstock for bioethanol production, design […]
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Students of Uganda Christian University
This study evaluated the prevalence of anxiety and depression among Uganda Christian University (UCU) students, identified key risk factors, evaluated their impact on academic performance, and examined the effectiveness of the campus-based mental health model. Using standardized tools, data were collected from 326 participants with 85.3% response rate of the target group. Common symptoms included […]
Exploring the intersection between indigenous knowledge of traditional foods and nutritional care among mothers of children five years and below in selected peri-urban areas of Mukono, Uganda.
Child malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Uganda, with 29% of children under five stunted and 3.5% wasted (UDHS 2022, Maniragaba et al., 2023). Traditional foods—affordable, nutrient rich, and culturally embedded—offer an untapped solution, yet their potential is undermined by inconsistent use linked to mothers’ indigenous knowledge and socio-cultural factors. The study therefore […]
Maternal Health Information Seeking Behaviors and Perceptions among Ugandan Pregnant Women
In Uganda, the maternal mortality ratio has declined, but the maternal mortality ratio is still a public health threat, constraining the achievement of maternal mortality targets. Research suggests that health information-seeking behavior is significant for understanding different maternal health outcomes. This study sought to understand the underlying factors affecting health information-seeking behaviors among pregnant women […]
Olutindo (loosely translated “THE BRIDGE”): Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Behaviour Change among Teenage Girls in Mukono district, through Strategic Communication intervention.
The Olutindo project addresses teenage pregnancy in Mukono District, Uganda, through a strategic communication intervention. Running from November 2023 to May 2024, the project had two main objectives: (i) Understanding teenage girls’ perceptions and (ii) identifying factors contributing to high pregnancy rates. The team began with stakeholder mapping to involve key community groups, followed by […]