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 […]
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 […]