MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY

(CEDAT)

SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING

INTERNSHIP REPORT

AKOTH PEACE
Reg no: 21/U/17586/PS
Student no: 2100717586

“This report is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a degree in Bachelor of Urban

Regional Planning”

September 9, 2024
Declaration
I Peace Akoth hereby declare that, this report is my personal effort and a compilation of duties and
tasks assigned to me during the internship period at Latitude Consulting Group Limited and it has
never been submitted anywhere in any institution of higher learning for the award of Bachelor of
Urban and Regional Planning.

Sign: ..................................................
Date: ..................................................

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Approval
I certify that Peace Akoth carried out her industrial training under my supervision in Latitude
Consulting Group Limited for a period of eight weeks.

Field supervisor:
Mr. Arochu Robert
Physical planner LCG
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Field supervisor:
Mr. Kugonza Michael Mark
Physical planner LCG
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Academic supervisor:
Mr. Wakuma Andrew
Lecturer Makerere University, school of Built environment
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 Acknowledgement
I wish to extend my profound gratitude to the Almighty God for his everlasting love and grace
which has enabled me to accomplish this training successfully.
I extend my sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr. Fredrick Omolo Okalebo the Managing Director
LCG, Ms. Apio Patricia the Administrator and Mr. Buyinza Ambrose for availing me the
opportunity to undertake industrial training with the organization.
My appreciation also goes to the staff of LCG for the knowledge they shared with me in different
development aspects. Special thanks goes to my Academic supervisor Mr. Wakuma Andrew for the
time offered to me and the courage given to me during the internship period.
Lastly great thanks goes to my family members for tremendously supporting me financially,
spiritually and guidance rendered to me throughout the training period.

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 Dedication
I dedicate this report to my parents, Ms. Nandera Sylivia and Mr. Odoi Yokosan who have been
strong pillars, my source of financial support, inspiration, and guidance since the start of my
academic journey. Further dedication goes to my department supervisor Mr. Wakuma Andrew and
field supervisors Mr. Robert Arochu, Mr. Kugonza Michael Mark and Ms. Kyobenela Maureen for
their continual academic support and guidance throughout this project

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 Abstract
This piece of work is the detailed writing of my whole experience during the Industrial training at
LCG, for a period of eight weeks. The report is divided into chapters. Chapter one relates to the
background of internship and its objectives, historical background, location, vision, goal, objectives
and activities of LCG. The second chapter defines all internees’ experience ranging from field study,
data entry and analysis, report writing, among other things. The third chapter gives the evaluation of
the internship period. For example, the most interesting epochs, challenges faced during the
internship and the general experience faced during the period of eight weeks. Finally, chapter four
shows the conclusion and recommendations. A lot was learnt but as a student, some
recommendations have been suggested.

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Contents
Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Approval.........................................................................................................................................ii
Acknowledgment..........................................................................................................................iii
Dedication......................................................................................................................................iv
Abstract...........................................................................................................................................v
Table of contents..........................................................................................................................vii
List of Figures.............................................................................................................................viii
List of tables..................................................................................................................................ix
List of Acronyms............................................................................................................................x

1 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of Field Attachment..........................................................................................1
1.2 Objectives of Field Attachment.............................................................................................1
1.3 Organization profile..............................................................................................................2
1.4 Location of LCG...................................................................................................................2
1.5 Vision....................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Mission..................................................................................................................................2
1.7 Goal.......................................................................................................................................2
1.8 Objectives..............................................................................................................................3
1.9 Administrative structure of LCG...........................................................................................3

2 Practical work done 4

2.1 Description of activities.........................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Data entry into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS)....................4
2.1.2 Literature review.......................................................................................................4
2.1.3 Report writing and data analysis..............................................................................5
2.1.4 Presentations of the PDP and proposed detailed plan of Palabek kal town
council to the physical planning committee.............................................................5
2.1.5 Presentations of the PDP and proposed detailed plan of Palabek kal town
council......................................................................................................................6
2.1.6 Ground truthing in Palabek kal town council...........................................................7
2.1.7 Mapping....................................................................................................................7
2.1.8 Field verification in Njeru municipality...................................................................7
2.1.9 Presentation meeting of different PDPS to the national physical planning
board.........................................................................................................................8

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 2.1.10 Arch Map Documentation........................................................................................9
2.1.11 Growth rate calculations of particular areas...........................................................10
2.1.12 Traffic counts assessment.......................................................................................10
2.1.13 Field study in Amolator District on lira university project of Agricultural science college and
Marine science college……………………………………………………………12
2.1.14 Field study in Bigo Bya Mugenyi...........................................................................14
2.1.15 Activities taking place in the area...........................................................................23
2.1.16 Presentations of the Draft PDP of Njeru Municipality...........................................26
2.1.17 Dissertation Research training................................................................................27

3 Lessons, Challenges, Conclusions and Recommendations 28

3.1 Lessons................................................................................................................................28
3.1.1 Evaluation on field attachment...............................................................................28
3.1.2 Level of Accomplishment of to the Trainee Work Assigned.................................29
3.1.3 Relatedness of Class Work to the Practical World.................................................29
3.1.4 Most Interesting Experiences.................................................................................29
3.1.5 Challenges..............................................................................................................30
3.1.6 Recommendations..................................................................................................30
3.1.7 Conclusion..............................................................................................................31
References....................................................................................................................................32
Appendices...................................................................................................................................33
3.1.8 Appendix 1: Mapping coordinates.........................................................................33

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List of Figures
1.1 Organization Structure of LCG.............................................................................................3

2.1 Presentation meeting of the PDP to the ppc..........................................................................6

2.2 Presentation of the PDP and detailed plan to the Palabek Kal council.................................7
2.3 Mapping of coordinates.........................................................................................................7
2.4 Field verification in Njeru Municipality...............................................................................8
2.5 Presentations of the PDP to the NPPB..................................................................................9
2.6 Sampling exercise................................................................................................................13
2.7 Presentation of the draft PDP..............................................................................................27

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List of Tables

2.1 Growth rates of different places..........................................................................................10

2.2 First session of the morning traffic counts, day 1...............................................................11
2.3 Second session of the morning traffic counts, day 1...........................................................11
2.4 First session of the afternoon traffic counts, day 2..............................................................11
2.5 Second session of the afternoon traffic counts,day 2..........................................................12

3.1 Mapped coordinates............................................................................................................33

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List of Acronyms
CEDAT College of Engineering, Design, Art and
Technology GIS Geographic Information System
GPS Global Positioning System
GR Growth Rate
KCCA Kampala Capital City Authority
LCG Latitude Consulting Group Limited
NPDP National Physical Development Plan
NPPB National Physical Planning Board
PDP Physical Development Plan
PH Potential of Hydrogen
RTK Real-Time Kinematic
SPSS Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
UN United Nations
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization XY Crossroads/Intersections

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Chapter
Introduction
This chapter presents the background of field attachment, Objectives of field attachment
Organization background, location, Organization address, Motto, services offered by the
Organization, Organization structure, Organization culture and responsibilities of the employees.

1.1 Background of Field Attachment

Industrial Training is a field based practical training experience that prepares students for the Tasks
they are expected to perform on completion of their university training [D. Galbraith, S. Mondal,
and S. Rock,]. Currently, Field Attachment at Makerere University is known by several names in
different schools. The other names include; internship, school practice, Community Based
Education and Services and Industrial training [2]. During consultations with various stakeholders,
it was noted that the term “internship” which had earlier on been adopted might be confusing with
respect to the conventionally and internationally known post- graduate training in some professions
especially Human Medicine. Hence the term “internship” is thought to eliminate the confusion and
synonymously define Field attachment [3]. It is one of the requirements for attaining a Bachelor of
Urban and Regional Planning.

1.2 Objectives of Field Attachment

• To expose students to real work of environment experience

• To gain the knowledge through hands on observation and job execution

• To enable students apply the principles and knowledge obtained in class in solving
problems faced in real-life situations

• To enable students get hands-on experience in tasks they are expected to carry out after their
studies

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 • To enable students, understand work ethics, responsibilities and demands of employers.
• To expose students to real work environment experience, gain knowledge in writing report in
technical works/ projects.

• To build the strength, team work spirit and self- confidence in a student’s life.

• To build a good communication skill with a group of workers and learn to learn proper behavior
of corporate life.

• To provide an opportunity for students and academic staff to interact with the stake holders
and potential employers to appreciate field situations that will also generate information for
curricula review and improvement.

1.3 Organization profile

Latitude Consulting Group limited (LCG) is an independent limited liability incorporated in
February 2013 with offices in Bweyogerere within metropolitan Kampala. The firm provides a full range
of professional consultancy services to public and private clients. It has a multi-disciplinary team of town
planners, architects, engineers, surveyors, urban designers, land scape architects and environmental
specialists which enables us to adopt an integrated approach to development projects combining our
skills and experience to maximize development potential whilst achieving high standards of design
and remaining sensitive to the environment.

1.4 Location of LCG

LCG is located along Namboole road plot 720 second floor spectrum house opposite Trudy’s diner
in Bweyogerere Kampala metropolitan.

1.5 Vision
Driven by professionally qualified enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff.

1.6 Mission
Skills and services have been developed to meet client’s needs today whilst keeping the needs of
tomorrow family in mind.

1.7 Goal
To meet clients’ needs today whilst keeping the needs of tomorrow family in mind.

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 1.8 Objectives
• To adopt an integrated approach to development projects combining our skills and experience.

• To maximize development potential whilst achieving high standards of design and remaining
sensitive to the environment

1.9 Administrative structure of LCG

The administrative structure of LCG consists of the Board of Directors (BoD), managing director, the administration,
finance, physical planning department, engineering, surveying, architecture and sociologists.

Figure 1.1: Organization Structure of LCG

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Chapter 2
Activities carried out
This chapter gives full description of the activities carried out during internship

2.1 Description of activities

2.1.1 Data entry into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
SPSS is a software used to analyse data, identify trends, patterns and correlations, market research,
by examining customer behavior, preference and needs. This involved data view and variable view.
Data view is a spread sheet like window that displays data in a table format allowing one to view
and edit data values, check data quality and cleanliness perform data transformations and
calculations while variable view is a window that displays information about each variable in the
data therefore the views help to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency. The socio-
economic survey data of Palabek kal town council was entered into the SPSS basing on general
information of the respondents, demographic profile and characteristics of the households and then
the existing situation of the area therefore through the data entry different aspects of the SPSS were
learnt hence equipping in more skills of softwares.

2.1.2 Literature review

This basically involved reviewing different documents and Acts for purposes of conceptualizing the
key provisions and the content in there, for example, reviewing of the inception reports of Masindi
municipality, Mubende inception report, Njeru municipality inception report. Furthermore, the
reports consisted introduction, conceptual framework, planning process, participatory planning,
preliminary field findings, physical environment methodology and approach to be employed,
preliminary client consultation, official project meeting and appendix. Through reviewing reports,
the internee identified and selected relevant comments such as lack of conceptual drawings.
Therefore literature review provides a comprehensive over view of existing knowledge on reports
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2.1.3 Report writing and data analysis
The socio-economic survey report presented the findings of data analysis using SPSS, organized
into three sections: general information, demographic profile of respondents and existing situation.
The report utilizes descriptive statistics to clearly and concisely communicate facts, data and
findings. The analysis and interpretation of the data involve examining the data to identify patterns
and draw conclusions. The report aims to inform decision making by providing valuable insights
that support informed decisions.

Data analysis. This involved using various techniques to extract insights and meanings from data.
They include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, data visualization, correlation analysis,
regression, factor, cluster, non-parametric tests, survival aanalysis, time series analysis therefore through
data analysis descriptive.

2.1.4 Presentations of the PDP and proposed detailed plan of Palabek kal town
council to the physical planning committee
In attendance of the presentation meeting, different aspects were presented by the technical staff of
Latitude Consulting Group Limited among these included the activities that led to the preparation of
the PDP and proposed detailed plans, the surveying team that helped in picking the footprints and
mapping team that picked the facilities. The planning area was referenced to 47 square kilometers.
Through the previous meeting existing situation, and the PDP draft were presented, the structure
plan shows the broad land uses and how a town will look like. Therefore, the purpose of the
meeting was to recommend the Physical Development plan and the Detailed plan to the Council of
Palabek Kal for approval

Figure 2.1: Presentation meeting of the PDP to the ppc

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 2.1.5 Presentations of the PDP and proposed detailed plan of Palabek kal town
council
The council meeting was chaired by the speaker of Palabek kal town council. The meeting was
attended by the council body, community, physical planning committee of Palabek kal town
council, the ministry of lands housing and urban development representative and we the LCG
members The emergency meeting was purposely called for presentation of the PDP and detailed
plan to the council and then approval of detailed plan by the council body.

Figure 2.2: Presentation of the PDP and detailed plan to the Palabek Kal council.

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2.1.6 Ground truthing in Palabek kal town council
Ground truthing refers to the accurate and real information provided by direct observation and
measurement as opposed by information provided by inference. It involved mapping which refers to
ability to better comprehend the current needs of a city and then design to realize those needs. The
process of mapping included: Switching on the red button on the Global Position System (GPS),
using page button, It brought various pages but got the most interested in from the menu page,
clicking it then select statelite, pressing enter and holding and pressing enter to pick the coordinates.
The coordinates obtained were recorded as seen in table 3.1 and it was observed that the more the
statelite identified the more the more the accuracy.

Figure 2.3: Mapping of coordinates

2.1.7 Field verification in Njeru municipality

All trainees participated in the field verification of Njeru Municipality and the following was
considered; permission from the governing bodies at the Municipality. The LCG team got
permission from the town clerk by informing them about the presence in the area before
conducting a field verification. we also worked with the surveyor in the field by mapping out some
areas such as the Nyenga division offices, cemetery, landfill, and this signified that it’s important
to work with other
Professions.

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 Figure 2.4: Field verification in Njeru Municipality

2.1.8 Presentation meeting of different PDPS to the national physical planning

board
I attended the presentations of different PDPs which included Masindi Municipality PDP, Matete
Town Council PDP, Mityana Municipality PDP, Budaka District PDP, Kasambya Town Council
PDP, Lugazi Municipality PDP, Kotido Municipal Council PDP, Madi Okollo District PDP and
Bwebajja Special Planning area PDP.

The presenters gave brief history, visions, goals and objectives, swot and planning issues of their
districts, municipal councils and town councils and the major reason for the presentation was to
approve different PDPs by the NPPB
Lessons learnt from the presentations

• Waste management being a key in planning and therefore there is need for landfills and waste
management treatment plants.

• Climate change considerations and so there is need to preserve ecologically sensitive areas.

• Parish developmental model should be a key since there is need for a funding strategy

• Relating near PDPs such that you can have related plans next to the boundaries.

Figure 2.5: Presentations of the PDP to the NPPB

2.1.9 Arch Map Documentation
The creation of location maps and addition of excel file into arch map document involved the
following process in the arch map:

i. Setting the coordinate system for every new workspace

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 ii. Adding data to the workspace

iii. Opening layout view and setting the paper size

iv. Right clicking on the layer and opening the attribute data

v. Selecting table options and drop-down arrow and clicking on select b attribute

vi. Right clicking on the layer and choose selection and

vii. clicking on create a layer from the selected feature

Therefore, location maps allow one to visualize where a place is located on the earth forexample I
was given a map of Uganda to locate and identify my home district, subcounty and village and this
helped me to come up with a clear identification of the map.

2.1.10 Growth rate calculations of particular areas

The growth rates refer to the rate at which the number of individuals in a population increases in
a given time period expressed as a fraction of the initial population. Population growth rate can be
calculated by taking the current population size and subtracting the previous population size divide
that amount by the previous size and multiply that by 100 to get the percentage. Therefore, the
purpose of the growth rates is to determine and assess a city’s or districts growth periodically and
make predictions about future performance.

Table 2.1: Growth rates of different places

AREA 1991 GR 2002 GR 2014 GR 2024

GULU 55000 3.6% 80800 3.0% 115000 1.6% 135133
GUKU 110000 1.9% 135000 2.0% 170800 3.1% 232723
OMORO 85000 1.0% 95000 1.6% 115000 6.1% 207590

The above were derived from the formula:

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Growth rate = ( current year )n(
previous )−1
diƒ ƒ erence
year oƒ years

2.1.11 Traffic counts assessment

Traffic count refers to the count of vehicles or pedestrians’ traffic which is conducted along
particular road, path or intersection. Its commonly undertaken either automatically or manually,
therefore traffic count is carried out to determine the volume of traffic in a certain road within a year,
week, or month depending on the project you are carrying out. Traffic count is not carried out in case
there is a public holiday, school holidays, abnormal days e.g. in case of an accident in a certain road,
construction of a road. Traffic count is conducted between 12 hours, 16 hours, or 24 hours but within
the stated period they are different sessions forexample, my sessions were of 30minutes carried out
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along Kampala jinja highway to Kampala on day one in the morning hours of between 10:39-
11:20am then day two the internee carried out traffic count on Namboole road carrying traffic to
Kampala Jinja highway in the afternoon hours of between 12:00-12:31 pm and obtained results as
seen in tables 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5.

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 Table 2.2: First session of the morning traffic counts, day 1

Mode of transport Traffic volume

Motorbike, motor tricycle 200
Car, taxis 48
Small bus(jeepney) 0
Small truck (2 axles single tyre) 10
Large bus 1
Medium truck (2 axles with twin rear tyres) 7
Heavy truck (3 axles) 6
Heavy truck (4 or more axles) 7
Others (to be included) 2
Total 281

Table 2.3: Second session of the morning traffic counts, day 1

Mode of transport Traffic volume

Motorbike, motor tricycle 200
Car, taxis 43
Small bus(jeepney) 0
Small truck (2 axles single tyre) 22
Large bus 0
Medium truck (2 axles with twin rear tyres) 11
Heavy truck (3 axles) 4
Heavy truck (4 or more axles) 6
Others (to be included) 1
Total 287

Table 2.4: First session of the afternoon traffic counts, day 2

Mode of transport Traffic volume

Motorbike, motor tricycle 141
Car, taxis 52
Small bus(jeepney) 3
Small truck (2 axles single tyre) 22
Large bus 1
Medium truck (2 axles with twin rear tyres) 2
Heavy truck (3 axles) 2
Heavy truck (4 or more axles) 2
Others (to be included) 7
Total 232

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 Table 2.5: Second session of the afternoon traffic counts, day 2

Mode of transport Traffic volume

Motorbike, motor tricycle 128
Car, taxis 47
Small bus(jeepney) 1
Small truck (2 axles single tyre) 6
Large bus 1
Medium truck (2 axles with twin rear tyres) 2
Heavy truck (3 axles) 2
Heavy truck (4 or more axles) 3
Others (to be included) 1
Total 189

2.1.12 Field study in Amolator District on Lira University project of

Agricultural science college and Marine science college
Aim of the field study

The main aim of the field study was to analyze the existing situation, do soil sampling, interact
with the community members, do environment studies and any other necessary information used in
the preparation of the master plan for the two sites. All these colleges are going to be part of Lira
university and their master plan should at least look like the Makerere University master plan.

Activities practiced during the study

1. Soil sampling In the field, the agronomist was instructed to carryout soil sampling and this
involved getting soils deep 5 cm down and this was to avoid the top soils that are normally
washed away by the erosions. Soils near anthills, roads, walkways, animal’s paths were
prohibited in order to avoid false results during tests. In every selected block, ten samples
were taken to make one sample. Of all the two sites, over 30 samples were taken. The main
reason for soil sampling was to provide a useful information about the chemical and physical
conditions of soils in specific locations. This is crucial in identifying which area will be
suitable for different plant types, establishment buildings, fish ponds, demonstration farms,
roads and other related activities. For the agricultural college site, soil sampling was done to

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 indicate the areas where the soil can be having excess salts, high or low soil PH, soil structure
and texture. Problematic soil texture, adverse nutrient levels in the soil and soil vapor. The
results help to modify soil and crop management decisions.

Figure 2.6: Sampling exercise

2. Community engagement
The sociologist and the team carried out community engagement to get people’s views about
the establishment of the colleges. It was discovered that; the major concern of the people
is about losing their land. This was found at the catholic church near Alemerebung primary
school where the leader of the church feared that the project will result into the demolition of
the church and removal of the school which resulted into the coming of the chief priest of the
area.
However, after talks, it was agreed that, during the preparation of the master plan, the two
existing churches both for the Catholics and Pentecostal will be catered for. Also, the
Alemerebung nursery school will be incorporated during the preparation of the plan.

3. Environmental studies
We also moved with the environmentalist to do environmental impact assessment on the two
sites. The proposed sites share boundaries with lake Kyoga so it was important to understand
the impacts the developments to be proposed will have on it. It was not about the lake only
but also to identify all the potential environmental impacts which are negative or positive as a
result of the projects in the area.
Therefore, this was done in order to ensure compliance with the regulations. According to the
international standards for environmental protection and local regulations, such kind of
developments should go under environmental impact assessment in order to identify both
positive and negative impacts of the project to the area. This helps in the identification of
mitigation measures for the negative impacts.

4. Topology assessment and map clipping

Topology geoprocessing overlaps corrections involved Opening GIS, connecting to the folder
having topology data to the GIS workspace, right clicking on the new data set and go to file
geo
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 data base and name it, importing multiple features Creating new topology, finishing the process
and enabling edit features.
Therefore, the main reason for topology map overlaps is to enable one to have accurate data that
helps to come up with efficient and proper data base, validate data quality and consistence,
ensure accurate spatial relationships and connections, check for correct spatial referencing and
coordinate system and finally detecting and solving overlaps and gaps in spatial data hence
ensuring accuracy and reliability of spatial data thus creating effective plans.

5. Clipping of large files

clipping refers to the tool that is used to cut out a piece of one data set using one or more of the
features in another data set as a cookie cutter.
Clipping involved clicking on geo processing, selecting clip, inputting features, outputting
features, creating a shape file for the clipped file.
Clipping is therefore used to for data reduction by clipping large data sets to a smaller area of
interest reducing data size and improving processing efficiency.

6. Adding excel file to arch document

The following processes were involved, setting the coordinate system of the workspace, adding
data (export the document to the workspace of the identified area), saving the file, left clicking on
the file button and selecting add data and then XY data, Picking the folder that has the
coordinates (X, Y) and clicking ok, Selecting X and Y and changing the added file into a shape
file to allow editing.
In case they are not in the same coordinate system with the layer and follow the procedure
and this therefore help to integrate data by combining spatial data with tabular data from excel
enriching your analysis and mapping capabilities.

7. Changing the coordinate system to another

The activity involved selecting, searching the project type in the search bar, choosing project
(data management) tool and clicking on it, dragging a layer to input dataset displayed with
the coordinate system, clicking output coordinate system to change the coordinate system and
clicking on ok and waiting until it is processed and automatically appearing on the layer and
updated in the workspace.

2.1.13 Field study in Bigo Bya Mugenyi

During the field study at Bigo Bya Mugenyi, a historical and cultural site in Uganda, the team visited
various places of interest, including worshiping areas, shrines, and historical sites. This field study
aimed to gather information about the area to prepare a master plan for the site's development. The team
met with Akiiki Caroline, the cultural leader of Bigo, who shared her brief history and proposals for the
master plan preparation of the site. Akiiki Caroline's insights provided valuable context for
understanding the site's significance and the community's needs.

The team and the internees visited several worshiping areas, including Nalongo prayer place, where
pilgrims gather to send their prayer requests to the gods. This area is significant because it is believed to
be the first point of contact between the pilgrims and the gods. The team also visited the Nabuzana
shrine, dedicated to the famous queen Nabuzana, who is revered for her wisdom, courage, and spiritual
strength. Additionally, they visited the Queen mother's house, constructed by Akiiki Caroline after
being instructed by the Bachwezi through a dream. This house is important because it is believed to be
the residence of the queen mother, who plays a vital role in the spiritual hierarchy of the site.

The team also explored historical sites, including the parliament, where the king and queen used to sit.
This area is significant because it is believed to be the seat of power and decision-making. They also
visited Nakayima area, where Nakayima, the wife of Ndawula, is believed to have resided. Nakayima is
revered for her spiritual powers and is often sought out by pilgrims seeking fertility and prosperity.
Furthermore, they visited Kalisa area, dedicated to the god of herdsmen, and Dungu area, where hunters
seek guidance and successful hunting. These areas are important because they highlight the site's
significance in the lives of the local community.

The field study provided valuable insights into the history, culture, and spiritual significance of Bigo
Bya Mugenyi. The team gained a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving and protecting
the site for future generations. The study also highlighted the need for a master plan to develop the site
while respecting its cultural and historical significance. This master plan should balance development
with preservation, ensuring that the site remains a sacred and culturally significant place for the
community.

2.1.14 Presentations of the Draft PDP of Njeru Municipality

The internee attended the Njeru Municipality presentations of the PDP and I learnt the following
throughout the sessions; I learnt that it’s important to display the physical development plan for the
community members to make comments within 90 days, it’s important to present in the language that
everyone understands whether educated or not, it’s also important to come up with strategies and
interventions to achieve the plan, the train was also able to learn that is it’s important to relate the
municipal vision while planning in order to avoid embarrassments by the board, respecting the cultural site
while planning and coming up of different maps of different land uses to ease understanding therefore
this helped the trainee to understand the real world activities of planning.
 Figure 2.14: Presentation of the draft PDP
2.1.15 Dissertation Research training
The trainee learnt that there are two components of research and we deal with proposals which has
three chapters. Chapter one of the research dissertation includes introduction, background, problem
statement, objectives, research questions, significance of the study and justification of the study.
Chapter two includes literature review which defines major terms of the study. Chapter three includes
methodology such as references, budget, work plan, and you must include a questionnaire therefore
you should not exceed 25 pages. Chapter four includes presentations and interpretations on findings
and this is done after the field. Chapter five presents discussions of findings. Chapter six includes
recommendations and conclusions and when referencing an APA reference style must be used
therefore through the lessons learnt am able to present original research contributions to the field of
study and demonstrate work ability to conduct independent research.
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Chapter 3
Lessons learnt, Challenges, Conclusions and
Recommendations
This chapter presents the analysis of the whole internship program throughout the designated
period. It includes the lessons learnt and experience gained, challenges, evaluation of activities and
the internship as a whole

3.1 Lessons

3.1.1 Evaluation on field attachment

Data collection skills; This was attained through the various field works, which enabled the trainee
learn new methodologies of data collection for planning purposes for example getting coordinates
of the different sites using RTK, GPS, carrying out soil samples and use of interview methods.
The trainee learnt that literature review helps to produce good quality reports, because it enables the
writer to acquire more information about the planning area in as far as the existing facilities are
concerned, environmental policies applicable the area, future prospects of the area among others.
The trainee learnt that participatory planning is very significant at all stages of the planning process
because it enables the community to appreciate and fully engage themselves in the planning
process, make their own proposals, own the plan and be accountable if any need arises.
The trainee also gained skills in how to use soft wares like GIS, SPSS, AUTOCAD. These
softwares are very important in storing, validating, coordinating spatial data, preparing,
implementing PDPs and managing urban development processes more effectively and efficiently.
Communication skills; This was attained through interaction with different professionals of people
especially while at the office premises and out in the field such as the surveyors, engineers,
agronomists, environmentalists, sociologists and architects.
Team work skills; This was especially at the office premises and while out in the field where we would
work as a team more especially while collecting data from the field.

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3.1.2 Level of Accomplishment of to the Trainee Work Assigned
This majorly depended on the nature of tasks assigned to me. Some tasks required more time com-
pared to others like report writing, topology errors. The trainee was instrumental on meeting deadlines
and made sure that she performed the tasks assigned to her by the field supervisor.

3.1.3 Relatedness of Class Work to the Practical World

Environmental planning management; Environmental planning and management were evidently ob-
served as one the key class work that is being applied in the practical world. This was more
especially applied in protection of environmentally sensitive areas like wet lands, lakes and forests.
Generally, it was a great training since most of the class work was practiced in the field during the
industrial training for example data collection techniques like the use of a GPS in picking
coordinates of particular sites, as one of the methods we have been using to collect data for studio
purposes.

3.1.4 Most Interesting Experiences

SPSS software

The period that I spent interacting with the SPSS software application with Mr. Buyinza, Mr.
Arochu and Ms. Maureen was so educative most especially learning how to enter data in the
software and coming up with descriptive statistics.

Topology checks

The period spent interacting with GIS software was educative in that I learnt how to check a topo
map such that clean and efficient work is produced.

Field studies

The period I spent going into the fields were so interesting and interactive since I was able to
interact with different stakeholders in the development of their areas.

Facilitation

As students have a challenge of financial support most especially during internship period, the
company was able to provide the internee with some allowance. This encouraged me to even work
more, as the motivation was tremendous.
Generally, the internship training brought a number of skills and lessons and among these included
the following:

i. Acquired knowledge of how to formulate work plans of different formats and their reports
respectively in different organizations.

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 ii. Gained more communication skills through visiting different developers in the fields and the
community at large on matters concerning physical planning.

iii. Attained knowledge of the practicalities of physical planning profession while in the field
with the community members. Gained knowledge on how to use some soft wares such as
GIS, SPSS software, AUTOCAD therefore I was exposed to the software world.

iv. Internalized knowledge and skills through practical experience which included office work,
communication skills, listening skills, record keeping and many others.

v. Exposed to working ethics most especially on how organization employees conduct

themselves, their does’ and don’ts’ hence exposing me to the working ethics at the work place
for example professional ethics such as being objective and trustworthy, accountability
amongst the staff members.

vi. Team work and corporation; I associated with different people who shared different views on
the different aspects of my professional work as well as boosting my capacity to relate with
different people at work places of different organizations and institutions through interactions.

3.1.5 Challenges
High transport costs. This was due to traveling long distance to my working place which was not
easy, I had to incur transport fares every day.
Traffic congestion. This was due to many vehicles on the way delaying the trainee on the way.
Heavy rains especially during the field study and this made the working environment difficult since
the heavy the rains caused illness.

3.1.6 Recommendations
Following the field attachment, the trainee has suggested a number of recommendations that can
perhaps be worked own by the organization and the students.

To the organization

The organization should continue giving more students and other practitioners the chance to work
with the organization. This is because, the organization has a lot of activities and the professionals
where different students from different professions can learn from.

To the students.

Students should create a good working relationship with the field supervisors and the entire team of
a particular organization. This can help to increase on their academic performance.
Students should always adhere and respect the rules that govern the organization in which they have
been attached for purposes of good academic excellence by the field supervisors.

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To the university

The university should introduce the SPSS software to enable all students be in position to produce
better reports since they can generate tables, charts and graphs from this software hence easing
work. The university should also encourage students to do topology checks that enables them have
clean and efficient maps without errors since overlaps have been run up.

3.1.7 Conclusion
The period of eight weeks spent at LCG was a memorable moment that impacted so much on my
career development through a series of activities done, engagements with the staff members and
others. My expectation for the internship period to the greatest extent was achieved.
It was good because it gives a student chance to acquire new skills and helps them interact with
potential employers. It has also given me an opportunity to interact with the community which is a
key stakeholder in all the government programs.

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Appendices
3.1.8 Appendix 1: Mapping coordinates

Table 3.1: Mapped coordinates

POINT NAME X Y ELEVATION

P1 453614 380301 990m
P2 453650 380314 994m
P3 453631 380355 991m
P4 453594 380335 992m
Corridor point 453550 380319 990m
Road point 453494 380291 992m
DFCU Road 453522 379971 1000m
Stream 453120 380291 992m
Malaika 452264 380008 981m
UN offices 451852 379576 983m
Stadium 451657 380861 973m
Road going to rocks 452987 380693 976m
1st Rock 452987 380779 976m
2nd Rock 452946 380757 974m
Rock end 452887 380748 978m
Mayors home 452886 380578 970m
Proposed rock at rock view 452876 380555 968m
Abattoir 452937 380351 974m
Structure building 453109 380412 984m
Big rock near the house 453109 380503 984m
Rock 6 453229 380485 990m
Edge 1 453344 380225 990m
Edge 2 453314 380218 991m
Edge 3 453321 380188 992m
Road to the abattoir 453260 380199 987m

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