Abstract In urine diverting toilets, urine and faeces are collected separately. The purpose is to collect the fractions in their undiluted and small volume concentrations and to recycle their nutrient content. Faeces should be treated before they are used in agriculture since they may contain enteric microorganisms, some of which may be pathogenic. In this paper, composting of...Read More

Title: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN KAMPALA CITY.   Authors: Ian Senkatuka, Barnabas Nawangwe, Orjan Svane Keywords: Road Maintenance, Construction, Sustainable Development Issue Date: Abstract: This study looks at urban physical infrastructure service delivery in developing countries that are urbanizing rapidly. It highlights the fact that physical infrastructure providers...Read More

Title: Contemporary Art in Uganda: A Nexus Between Art and Politics Authors: Assumpta Nagenda Keywords: Kampala, Urban Sprawl, Low-Income Housing, Residential Density, Houses, House Types, Outdoor Space Use, Appropriate Housing, Professional Advice. Issue Date: Abstract: The process of urbanisation in Uganda has been brought about by numerous factors including rural to urban migration, natural increase...Read More

Makerere University, through the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, has partnered with Design without Borders (DwB), Richiencoy, and Injury Control Centre Uganda (ICC-U) to develop a helmet that is low priced, attractive and readily available for motorcycle riders and passengers. The helmet, named ‘B pro’ has been designed to suit the East African...Read More

Most peasant agriculture depends on rain as a source of water/moisture for the soil, and scarcity of rainfall often results in widespread crop failure and famine. Unfortunately over the last few decades, climate change has meant that rainfall patterns have become unpredictable. The frequent crop failure has resulted in widespread food shortages, famine, and death....Read More