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Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
MJAMR
Mining and Infrastructure Development in Mubende District: A Case Study of Mubende Municipality
Byaruhanga Emmanuel, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Dr Arinaitwe Julius
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 2, No. 6 |
| Published | 30 June 2023 |
| ISSN | 3006-4384 |
Abstract
The major objective of this study lied in finding out whether there was a relationship between Mining and infrastructure development in Mubende municipality, Mubende district. Other objectives included: to find out the extent of mineral extraction in Mubende municipality, Mubende district and to find out the level infrastructure development in Mubende municipality Mubende district. In order to obtain a sample size of 56 participants from Mubende Municipality using Solvin's calculation, the study used a descriptive and empirical methodology. In Mubende municipality, data were gathered from participants using surveys and interviews guides. Of those who participated, 11 were farmers, 33 were miners, 8 were investors, one was the LCI Chairperson, and one was the district organizing officer. Microsoft Excel was used to analyze the data, and graphs, frequency distribution tables of information, and pie charts were used to illustrate the results. The study's data were analyzed using SPSS software. The investigator came to the conclusion regarding this objective based on the results that there is a greater level of mineral extraction (74.0%), which is caused by a number of factors including a strong demand for plentiful substances like gold and trained labor supplied by the young population. The development of infrastructure and mining have a strong positive association. The researcher came to the conclusion that the high degree of mineral extraction observed in the study area put public pressure on the government to upgrade the area's network. To fully and efficiently carry out mining tasks, the investigator advises the miners to adopt some advanced mining techniques as well.
Keywords
mining and infrastructure development
Cite This Article
Byaruhanga Emmanuel, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara & Dr Arinaitwe Julius (2023). Mining and Infrastructure Development in Mubende District: A Case Study of Mubende Municipality. Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research, 2(6). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=897
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