List of Projects Awarded under RIF2

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1Development of a Simulation Model to Aid Formulation of Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Strategies in UgandaRobert Kambugu Kyeyune
2Enhancing the efficiency of Emerging Entomic Meat and Protein Value Chains in UgandaClaire Mack Mugasa
3Assessing Uganda’s Oil and Gas players‚Äô Corporate Social Responsibility Readiness for Social Compliance in the Albertine regionDavid Katamba
4Essential oil crops commercialization for sustainable Public health products development and rational promotionSavina Asimwe
5Linking the Artisanal Industry with Academia: A Multidisciplinary Design and Technology Approach for Innovation and Industrial transformation in Uganda.Nsereko Joseph Raymond
6Creating an Inter-University Research and Innovation Community for Early Career Researchers in Uganda‚ (IRIC-ECRU) Asiimwe Godfrey
7Optimizing surgical training: Live video recording to remotely relay surgical procedures to large groups of trainees using smart glasses and storage of video operative manuals.Cathy Kilyewala
8Effect of a Communication Intervention on Pregnant Women Consuming Alcohol in Post Conflict Northern UgandaDr. Aggrey Mukose
9Deciphering vector-mediated transmission of Sweet potato mild mottle virus (SPMMV, Potyviridae) in cultivated sweetpotatoArthur Tugume
10Developing Climate-Smart Watersheds: An improved nexus for sustainable water resources and societal resilience to climate change in Uganda’s fragile landscapesYazidhi Bamutaze
11African swine fever virus (ASFV) severity and viral genomic structural features: opportunities for development of a vaccine in UgandaCharles Masembe
12Developing a prototype for biogas purification and packaging systems Prof Elly Sabiiti Nyambobo
13Evaluation of Ceftriaxone utilization in Uganda: A prospective multi-center study Munanura Edson Ireeta
14Advanced Localization Techniques on Smart Devices for Inclusive Location-based Services: A focus on healthy ageing for the elderly with dementia and mild cognitive impairment in rural communities Asiimwe Paddy Junior
15Human Resource Practices, Value Creation, Employee Engagement and Operational PerformanceSeperia Bwadene Wanyama
16Indigenous Knowledge to Stimulate Frugal Innovations in Food and NutritionSarah Kyejjusa
17Optimizing irrigation water use: integrative developing of capacity for small scale farmers and relevant local government personnel to improve knowledge and practice of irrigation water useIsa Kabenge
18Tree species trials for commercial forestry development and climate change mitigation in UgandaFred Babweteera
19eHealth Adoption in Uganda. What is the status? (eHAU)Hasifah Kasujja Namatovu
20Resilience During and After Quarantine: A Qualitative Study of People Affected by COVID-19 in UgandaEsther Nanfuka Kalule
21Developing and diversifying tourism products at Sipi Falls and Bamasaba Cultural Site in Eastern UgandaJim Ayorekire
22Enhancing Marketing of Fish and Fish Products through an Innovative Mobile and Web-based Platform (eFish Marketing)Efitre Jackson
23Risk assessment of heavy metals in vegetables consumed in Kampala UgandaAndrew Tamale
24Effect of a four-pronged intervention (FPI) on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Initiation rates among Hospitalized Adults with untreated HIV diseaseDamalie Nakanjako
25Law, Governance and Best Practices in Emerging TechnologiesHadijah Namyalo
26Incentive regulation; towards reduced electricity tariffs and increased consumption of clean energy in UgandaBosco Amerit
27Environmental, social and human health impacts of Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Uganda; Status, concerns and mitigationNelson Turyahabwe
28“Development of a biogas-powered cold storage for perishable horticultural products to reduce post-harvest losses in off-grid areas of Uganda” Kizito Simon
29The pilot study to introduce early hearing impairment screening and management among children 0-59 months in Uganda. Christopher Ndoleriire
30Investigation into modification of Black Cotton Soil by Application of Biochar and Sand to improve Road Subgrade in Karamoja RegionSamuel Jjuuko
31Capacity of M.oleifera leaves extract to treat or cure type 2 diabetes mellitus. Josephine Kasolo
32Developing a smart solar powered irrigation control system kit for enhancing water use efficiency in irrigated agricultureWanyama Joshua
33The effect of air pollution exposure on maternal and child health outcomes: a cross sectional study of urban communities in Wakiso district, UgandaAmongin Dinah
34Development Of Value-added Phytogenic Feed Additives To Replace Conventional Antibiotics In Chicken FeedsDr. Alice Nabatanzi
35Epidemiologic investigation of Rift Valley Fever in livestock from selected districts of the Uganda cattle corridorMathias Afayoa
36Neurodevelopmental, Behavioural and Physical Growth Outcomes of Children born to Mothers with Nodding Syndrome in Northern UgandaDr Richard Idro
37Task shifting screening and measurement of blood pressure by community health workers for early detection and referral of hypertensive patients in a rural Ugandan setting.Robert Kalyesubula
38Engaging private community pharmacies in early TB case finding in Kampala, UgandaFred Collins Semitala
39Enhancing Institutional Capacity for Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Animals (ICEcoRIA)Muhangi Denis
40Improving the quality of commercially produced Obushera through capacity building for processors and production of suitable pasteurizers (IQuO)Ivan Muzira Mukisa
41Optimization and Scale-up of Methods for Purification of Clinical and Research-grade PCR Enzymes for Molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2 infection and other PathogensDavid Kateete
42Designing, Evaluating and Sustaining an online Academic Information Management System training platform at Makerere University Lydia Kabiri
43Monitoring And Enforcement For Sustainable Forestwood ExtractionJulius Opiso
44The Multimedia Production Hub: Harnessing Digital Media for Increased Uptake and Visibility of Makerere University’s Research and InnovationsWilliam Tayeebwa, Ph.D.
45COVID-19 syndromic and sero surveillance using established Uganda Malaria Surveillance sitesMoses Robert Kamya
46Using Video Jockeys (VJs) To Promote Public Engagement And Awareness Of Makerere University ScienceBrian Semujju
47Solar Power: Training for Change, Transforming Skills and Attitudes amongst Rural Communities in Northern UgandaWilly OKullo
48Epidemiological investigation of brucellosis in livestock in selected agro-pastoralist districts of Eastern Uganda Frank Norbert Mwiine
49Accelerating anti-tick vaccine discovery using bioinformatics-guided wet laboratory approaches Muhanguzi Dennis
50PeerLearn: Peer-to-Peer Offline e-Learning Content Distribution PlatformMwotil Alex
51Impoverishing and Catastrophic Health expenditure on cancer care among persons affected by cancer in UgandaAllen Kabagenyi
52Burden of noncommunicable diseases among HIV/AIDs patients and extent of integration of noncommunicable diseases and HIV pharmaceutical care in Wakiso District, Uganda.Kalidi Rajab
53Unlocking the Potential for Enhanced Teaching and Learning of the Visually Impaired in Uganda’s Public Universities: The role of Assistive Technologies (ATEVIL)Leah Sikoyo
54Community engagement to address HIV-related stigma for Youth living with HIV/AIDS in secondary schools of western Uganda.Magala Dan
55Evaluating the effectiveness of grouped intensive adherence counselling sessions in improving viral load re-suppression in Uganda.Julius Kiwanuka
56Optimising screening, diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus in an adult Ugandan population with newly diagnosed tuberculosis: the Tuberculosis And DIabetes Comorbidity (TADIC) studyChristine Sekaggya
57Building A Laboratory System For Quality Checks Of Solar Panels In UgandaIreeta Tumps Winston
58 A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) Approach to Enhancing the Learning Experience for Pupils and Students in Schools in Central Uganda Dr Eric Awich Ochen
59BUILDING INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR MARGINALISED SOCIETIES IN UGANDA (BILE – Project)GENZA Gyaviira Musoke
60Embracing Social Entrepreneurship as a catalyst to sustainable business growth in Uganda” Peter Turyakira
61Wulira App – Occupational Hearing Loss among industrial workers in Kampala, UgandaImmaculate Atukunda
62The Role of Prolonged Exposure to Malaria Parasitemia in the High morbidity and Mortality in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Uganda. Robert Opika Opoka
63Imparting Entrepreneurship Skills In Universal Secondary Education Learners Through Student Training For Entrepreneurial PromotionRebecca Nambi
64Innovating on-farm agronomic practices and postharvest technologies to increase finger millet [Eleusine corocana (L.) Gaertn.] production and productivity for a climate resilient food production in UgandaHerbert L Talwana
65Towards an ICT-driven Community-based Nutrition Education network for increasing awareness and knowledge transfer on Maternal Nutrition (NEMAT)Agnes Nakakawa
66Analysing the suitability of Bamboo and Napier grass in riverbank stabilization and buffer zone restoration for erosion and flood control in the upper River Rwizi catchment, South western Uganda. Nseka Denis
67Leveraging Technology to Improve Implementation and Monitoring of the SAGE programmeJohn Paul Kasse
68Laboratory evaluation of selected phage isolates against prevalent fish bacterial pathogens for development of phage biocontrol agents for use in aquaculture in UgandaJesca Nakavuma
69Piloting blended and online learning approaches for postgraduate students at the Department of Population Studies, Makerere University. Patricia Ndugga
70Towards a food secure Uganda under a changing climateIsaac Mugume
71Financial Technology, Agency Banking, Financial Consumer Protection, Consumer Rights’ Awareness, Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy and Financial Inclusion of Women, Youth and PWDs Owned MSMEs in UgandaGeorge Okello Candiya
72Are Domestic Animals Reservoirs for Emerging viral infections: Investigating the role of domestic Animals in the Transmission dynamics of Ebolaviruses, Marburg viruses and coronaviruses in Uganda.Luke Nyakarahuka
73Developing a consensus model of putting local communities at the centre of preserving water resources and environment in Mpanga catchment, South western UgandaMugabi Ddungu Racheal
74Development Of Local Calibrations For Nutritional Evaluation Of Commercial Poultry Diets Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (nirs)Samuel OKELLO
75Investigating Locational Preferences of Ugandan Market Entrepreneurs Waliya Gwokyalya
76Building Capacity for the Organ and Marrow Donor ProgramOlivia Kituuka
77Promoting Access to Justice and Land Rights for Vulnerable Communities in Uganda: Exploring the potential and limits of Public Interest LitigationEmmanuel Kasimbazi
78Using Blended Learning to Fast Track Capacity Development for Teachers Implementing the Lower Secondary School Curriculum (BL4CD)Jessica Norah Aguti
79Evaluating the biological and chemical contaminants in herbal medicinal products sold in Kampala, Uganda: Towards improving the quality of herbal medicineJane Namukobe
80Rethinking the Philosophy of Community Policing in Uganda: Towards a peaceful and crime free societyMbabazi Venne
81Transforming Legal Education By Promoting Experiencial Learning And Enhancing Access To Justice For Vulnerable Groups: A Pilot ProjectChristopher Mbazira
82Development of a recombinant expression for SARS-cov-2 spike protein and its domains as antigens for diagnostics and therapeutics design  Norbert G Anyama
83Development of Nutrient-Dense Recipes and Products from Underutilized Crops to Alleviate Malnutrition among HIV/AIDS Infected Persons in Western Uganda Agnes Nabubuya
84Development and Validation of Lateral Flow based multiplex test device to detect and differentiate SARS CoV-2 from other human CoronavirusesSteven Odongo
85Readiness of Rural Households to Transit to Electricity Use: Evidence from Uganda Rural Electrification ProgrammeSylvia Aarakit Manjeri
86Towards smallholder flower production for exportOkello Robert Cyrus Ongom
87Accelerating adoption of innovations and locally made products in UgandaAhmad Walugembe
88Green Synthesis of Graphene from Coffee Husks and Other Agro-Wastes for Energy Storage ApplicationsNorbert Mukasa
89Intensifying Public Private partnership Projects in Uganda Mwesigwa Rogers
90Use Autologous umbilical cord stem cell transplantation in the reconstruction of alveolar cleft rose alenyo
91Multidisciplinary research for improving economic performance and livestock sustainability in the Northeast cattle corridor of UgandaKiggundu Nicholas
92Strengthening the social media competences of the business owner-managers for sustainable growth of small businesses in UgandaSendawula Kasimu
93Where Banks are not a Possibility: Exploring How Women Saving Groups Contribute to Building Community Resilience Amidst Corona Lockdown tabitha mulyampiti
94An Examination of Destination Loyalty Formation in Bwindi through the Eye of the Tourist using the Adaptive Dynamic Capabilities LensOtengei Samson Omuudu
95Strengthening business incubation practices for the sustainability of SMEs in Uganda ssekiziyivu bob
96Optimizing Performance of the Human Powered Nebulizer Thereza Piloya
97Building business management skills and sustainable practices among urban and peri-urban roadside plant nursery owners, operators and workers for resilient ‘green’ businesses in Greater Kampala, UgandaEdward Nector Mwavu
98Proximal and remote sensing of soil quality for supporting farmers’ crop agricultureJohn Allan Komakech
99Strengthening institutional support for female entrepreneurial business sustainabilityAlupo sarah
100Potential of Tetrapleura tetraptera Fruit in the Formulation and Production of High Value Nutraceutical Product Enock Ssekuubwa
101‘LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND’: PROMOTING DISABILITY RIGHTS AND INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY AND STRATEGIC MDAsDamalie Naggita-musoke
102Strengthening Local Governance through adoption of E-Governance Digital applications for sustainable transformation and prosperity of Uganda’s societiesKiggunndu Tonny
103“Strengthening the capacity of the Defense and Security to achieve SDG #16 in Uganda”.Charlotte Karungi Mafumbo
104Saving Lives of Mothers and Newborns through Implementing a Pre- and Post- Natal Monitoring Technology in Uganda Miriam NAKALEMBE
105Implementing and evaluation of a low-resource digital infrastructure in Uganda: Visualization and Interpretation of Radiographic Images (VIoRI) to improve access to imaging services at Mulago and Fort Portal regional referral hospitals.Fredrick Makumbi
106The Enhanced Product Development and Pilot Testing of A Smart Postpartum haemorrhage Volumetric Drape for Early detection of postpartum haemorrhage during child birth.Sam Ononge
107Yo-Waste: a mobile and cloud-based hauler and garbage collection service (“uber for garbage”)Aminah Zawedde
108Eco system for Telecommuting in Higher Education Institutions in UgandaEmily Bagarukayo
109Antibacterial And Antiviral Nanocoated Cloth Mask To Limit The Spread Of Covid-19Tumusiime Edmund
110Valorising organic waste into high quality animal feed and organic fertilizer using the Black Soldier FlyAlice Amoding Katusabe
111Application of Mobile-Phone Technology to Advance Access to Sustainable Point-Of-Use Water Purification Technologies for Household Drinking Water & Wastewater Reuse for Backyard Food ProductionProssie Nakawuka
112Socio-Cultural Norms influencing Type 2 Diabetes Risky Behaviours: An Exploratory to Intervention Co-design innovative study in two High incidence Districts of Eastern Uganda.Dr. Juliet Kiguli
113Leveraging technology to integrate information literacy into ODeL curriculum: a shared responsibility for the lecturer and librarianFredrick Kiwuwa Lugya
114Harnessing Satellite Imagery to Improve the Monitoring of Floating Plastic Litter and Optical Water Quality of Lake Victoria, UgandaAnthony Gidudu
115 Evaluating the effectiveness of Resilience and Coping psychosocial Intervention delivered to Families experiencing COVID-19 related Psychosocial Stress in Kampala cityProf Peter Baguma
116Clinical Utility of PCA3 and TMPRSS2: ERG Urinary Biomarkers in African Men Undergoing Prostate BiopsyRobert LUKANDE
117Developing and Testing Digital Games for Teenage Reproductive and Mental Health EducationJoseph Kizito Bada
118Modelling Energy efficient transport system for UgandaBrendah Akankunda
119Re-Skilling Refugees with Sustainable Agribusiness PracticesAssoc. Prof. Laura A. Orobia
120Developing A Framework To Advance Surgical Services In Uganda.Mary Theresa Nabukenya
121 Enhancing Makerere University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Relevance to Policy Processes in UgandaRosemary Emegu Isoto
122Assessing ethical conflicts and moral distress among veterinarians in UgandaSamuel George Okech
123Knowledge and perceptions of communities towards genetically modified food crop technology in Uganda.Abubakar Sadik Mustafa
124Design and piloting of a model low-cost emergency ambulance call, dispatch and command centerPatience A.Muwanguzi
125Machine Learning-guided Screening of COVID-19 using Point-of-Care Ultrasound in UgandaJonathan Serugunda
126Reversing under-five child malnutrition: multidisciplinary innovations to improve free-range chicken production and consumption among poor rural households in Buyengo Parish, Busia DistrictFirminus Mugumya Kabuzaranwa
127Community-Based Cardiovascular Disease prevention through education to reduce Cardiovascular disease risk in UgandaAllan Lugaajju
128Artefacts as sources of historical Information: Unmasking Makerere University memory through documenting and contextualizing visual resources and objects. Ruth Nalumaga
129The Extent and Nature of food advertising targeted to children and adolescents (5-18 years) in UgandaGloria Kimuli Seruwagi
130Unlocking Capacities To Transform Language Learning In UgandaEdith Ruth NATUKUNDA TOGBOA
131Assessment of immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities of common medicinal plants used in management of respiratory viral infections and HIV/AIDS in Mpigi district: potential agents in management of COVID-19 diseaseAloysius Lubega
132Integrating Substance Use Disorder Treatment into Routine HIV Care in Uganda.ODOKONYERO Raymond Felix
133Perinatal Paternal Mental Illness, Infant Growth and Development in Rural Masaka and Kyotera Districts, Uganda: A Longitudinal Cohort studySimon Kizito
134A Study of the Potential of Micro and Small Enterprises to Catalyze Household Income and Employment Generation through Extension Services by Local Governments Vincent Bagire
135Creating multicultural children’s reading resources to promote social inclusion for national developmentInnocent Masengo
136Genomic Epidemiology and Transmission dynamics of Zoonotic Tuberculosis in Karamoja as a predictor for the high TB prevalence and poor TB treatment outcomes in Karamoja region.Innocent Rwego
137Mapping the mobility patterns, perceptions, preparedness and response mechanisms towards COVID1-19 for Uganda’s border communities Paul Bukuluki
138Harnessing geospatial technologies for sustainable urban planning in the newly created cities in Uganda using Rapid Physical Planning Approach (RAPPA).Charles Nyakwebara
139Assessment of effects of natural products from medicinal plants on efflux pumps of isolated resistant Gram-negative bacterial strains from patients in a hospital settingChristine Florence Najjuka
140Assessment of effectiveness and safety of medicinal plants used in management of depression and anxiety disorders in Mpigi districtDr. Godfrey S Bbosa
141Improving Point-of-Care Learning for Prostate and Breast Cancer Imaging using Machine LearningPeter Nabende
142GIS Backed Big Data Analytics for Land Value Prediction for Compensation and Taxation Purposes (Case Study of Wakiso District)Nassir Mwanje
143Epidemic intelligence of bat-borne corona and other emerging zoonotic virusesKityo Robert Martin
144Efficacy of Group Adherence Counselling for Adolescents with Unsuppressed HIV viral load at three large HIV clinics in Uganda: Randomized controlled trialDeborah Ojiambo
145Edible insect farming for improved household income and food security among the refugees and host communities in northern UgandaKarlmax Rutaro
146Identifying psychosocial impact of COVID-19 and promising practices for meeting the mental health and protection needs to SGBV of vulnerable populations during a protracted crisis in Kampala Slums.Karugahe Wilber
147Challenges Of Marketing Domestic Tourism In Uganda.Sarah keryne Ajok
148Strengthening Capacity for Antimicrobial Consumption and Use Surveillance in Human Health in Uganda (SCACUS)Joan N Kalyango
149Adoption Of Assistive Technologies For Students With Disabilities In Higher Education Institutions In UgandaMusa Bukoma Moya
150Enhancing Capacity For Mobile And Rapid Field Laboratory Diagnosis Of Bovine TrypanosomiasisAzuba Rose
151Developing the Uganda National Mental Health Response to DisastersPaul Bangirana
152Feasilbility Study Of Nanomedicine In Uganda.Rubango Kenneth
153Development of Monographs of Selected Indigenous medicinal plants for the first version of the Uganda Herbal PharmacopoeiaRobert B.D Otto
154A cross sectional study on Exploring the lifestyle of Makerere University Staff with an aim of developing a bespoke healthy living program for people in academiaNamuli Kevin Lucy
155Saving Intestines at Birth: Management of Gastroschisis among neonates in Uganda using a low-cost silo bag.Robert Ssekitoleko
156Alleviation Of Low Back Pain: A Case Of The Modified Spinal BraceBrenda Teddy Nakandi
157Towards Sustianable Electronic Waste Management In Uganda: Baseline Survey And Best Practices Sonny Nyeko Juma
158Extraction and Purification Bromelain from Pineapples and its Formulation for Clinical Treatment of COVID-19 William Kyamuhangire
159Enhancement Of Innovation Among Uganda’s Smes Through The Triple Helix Approach Post Covid-19Hillary Kasedde
160The impact of Covid-19 on SMEs performance on Uganda: A human centred assessment and recovery modelJoseph Odiya

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