Population increase and land fragmentation in Kawempe division, Kampala Uganda:
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2015-07
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences.
Abstract
[here has been a steady population increase in Kampala City over the last century that is
considered to be one of the causes of land fragmentation in Kawempe division. High birth rates.
immigration and urbanization are one of the causes of population increase in Kampala. Land has
been sub divided into very small portions of land owned by diff~rent individuals. This has
slo~~ed down the general development of the area since there is limited land for development.
[his research examines the relationship between population increase and land fragmentation in
Kawempe division by determining the causes of population increase, its influence on land
fragmentation and the impact of land fragmentation to the general development of Kawempe.
Kawempe is a division in Kampala city-Uganda. among other divisions of Kampala Century
l)ivision. Rubaga Division. Makindye Division and Naka~sa Division.KaWcmpe is located on mc
northwestern edge of Kampala. It is bordered by Nabweru to the north. Kisaasi to the eats to the south. Kazo to the southwest and Nansana in Wakiso District to the hostilities
stud> found out that among other causes of population increase in Kawempe division.
immigration ~2O%) and high birth rate (16%) are the most causes. Population increase (24%) and
~cii> (18%) are the most factors that lead to land fragmentation while limitation in economic
development (27%) and poorly planned urbanization (24%) are the most evident deflects of land
fragmentation in the area. l’he study recommends use of land use and land ownership and
policies to solve the general problem of land fragmentation. Alongside that sensitization and
extension work should be implemented to influence family planning to cub down population
growth and reduce poverty respectively
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a dissertation submitted to the college of humanities and social sciences in partial fulfillment for the award of bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration of Kampala international university.
Keywords
Population increase, land fragmentation, Kawempe division