Examining Poor Drainage in Bwaise ii Parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala

Type Thesis or Dissertation - Master Degree
Title Examining Poor Drainage in Bwaise ii Parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala
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Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2011
URL http://www.sarahnamulondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Poor Drainage in Bwaise Project.pdf
Abstract
The streams in Bwaise II Parish are no longer in their natural state. They flow in straight courses and carry polluted water. This is because of the various forms of the both direct and indirect human interferences. Changes on the land surface consequent to urbanization constitute an indirect interference. On the other hand modification of the channels through the connection of the storm drains, households and industrial outlets onto the streams, various forms of channelization, culvert and bridge installation across streams, and the use of sand bags, all constitute direct stream interferences. The objective of the study was to examine the drainage system of Bwaise II Parish specifically factors responsible for poor drainage, the consequences and finding the measures so far taken to reduce flooding. Some of the objectives were to analyse what kind of drainage system exists in Bwaise II Parish, the causes of poor drainage and effects on the community as well as implementing strategies to reduce flooding and water logging. However the research was mainly restricted to Bwaise II Parish area where drainage is a major problem. Data was collected using different methods like research design, sample selection, oral interviews, administered questionnaire, group discussions, secondary data and data analysis. The findings show the extent at which the people of Bwaise are dealing with poor drainage issues like destroyed wetlands, increased presence of garbage in the drains, the topography of the area, construction of unplanned houses and increased population. However it should be noted that most of the factors responsible for poor drainage system in the Parish are man-made or caused by the activities of the people.

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