Rammed earth is a tried and true method of architectural work throughout history.  Of recent, Rammed earth has attracted renewed interests throughout the world due to its environmentally friendly features and low construction cost. In Uganda, one of the most famous architects, Renzo Piano completed the children’s hospital in Entebbe using rammed earth walls integrated…

The rammed earth technique is an ancient method of construction, with evidence of its use dating as far back as the Neolithic Period. This technique was used in many parts of the world including; South America, India, the Middle East and Africa[1]. Archaeological evidence can date entire cities constructed of earth back over 10,000 years. The ancient civilizations of the Middle East were…

Uganda’s housing situation is characterized by inadequate homes in terms of quality and quantity in both rural and urban areas. Uganda has a deficit of 2.1million housing units out of which 210,000 units are in urban areas and 1.395 million units in rural areas. An estimated 900,000 units are substandard and in need of replacement…

Objective To regulate the relationship of landlord and tenant, to reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises, to provide for the responsibilities of landlords and tenants inrelation to the letting of premises; and for related matters. Below is a concise review of the key features of the Act; Tenancy Agreements The…