Laison S Kaganga
Biographic Data
| ID | 9038706 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laison S Kaganga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laison S |
| FAMILY NAME | Kaganga |
| SIGNATURE | KAGANGA L S |
| AFFILIATIONS | St. Augustine University of Tanzania |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6669-4872 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Impact of Urbanisation on the Urban Identity of Mwanza City in Tanzania
Unique cities’ natural elements are a fundamental component of the urban fabric, as they help to shape urban identity. Urban identity contributes to the creation of a sense of place and belongingness among residents and eventually enhances both the quality and vitality of urban spaces. However, there has been limited scholarly focus on the sustainability of the unique natural elements that define a city’s identity. Existing studies suggest that u…
Habitat destruction and implications for wildlife conservation in protected areas, Tanzania
Protected areas maintain the ecosystem and conserve wildlife, but they face threats from habitat destruction. This paper assesses the drivers of habitat destruction and their implications on wildlife conservation in Tanzania. Data were collected from 607 respondents using a questionnaire and Landsat 8 Operational Land images from 2013 to 2023 to detect land use changes in the Makao Wildlife Management area. A multiple regression model analysed th…
Data on Land Use Land Cover Changes of Urban and Peri-Urban Areas
Lack of detailed data on the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes in urban and peri-urban areas is a key problem in Tanzania, resulting in poor urban development. Most of the decisions made on land use management have always been reactive, with negative impacts on the livelihoods of people, the environment, ecosystem services, and biodiversity. The purpose of this study is to identify the spatiotemporal land use and land cover chang…
The Neglect of Local Residents’ Livelihood Issues in the Urbanising Peri-Urban Mwanza City, Tanzania
Urbanisation is a powerful force for human development and progress in most cities. Numerous recent studies have shown that rapid urbanisation taking place in most cities of developing countries is associated with the destruction of livelihood assets in the peri-urban areas. The paper assesses the impact of urbanisation on the livelihoods of local residents in peri-urban Mwanza City, Tanzania. In doing so, the paper applies the trends analysis to…
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Data on Land Use Land Cover Changes of Urban and Peri-Urban Areas
Lack of detailed data on the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes in urban and peri-urban areas is a key problem in Tanzania, resulting in poor urban development. Most of the decisions made on land use management have always been reactive, with negative impacts on the livelihoods of people, the environment, ecosystem services, and biodiversity. The purpose of this study is to identify the spatiotemporal land use and land cover chang…
The Neglect of Local Residents’ Livelihood Issues in the Urbanising Peri-Urban Mwanza City, Tanzania
Urbanisation is a powerful force for human development and progress in most cities. Numerous recent studies have shown that rapid urbanisation taking place in most cities of developing countries is associated with the destruction of livelihood assets in the peri-urban areas. The paper assesses the impact of urbanisation on the livelihoods of local residents in peri-urban Mwanza City, Tanzania. In doing so, the paper applies the trends analysis to…
Habitat destruction and implications for wildlife conservation in protected areas, Tanzania
Protected areas maintain the ecosystem and conserve wildlife, but they face threats from habitat destruction. This paper assesses the drivers of habitat destruction and their implications on wildlife conservation in Tanzania. Data were collected from 607 respondents using a questionnaire and Landsat 8 Operational Land images from 2013 to 2023 to detect land use changes in the Makao Wildlife Management area. A multiple regression model analysed th…
The Impact of Urbanisation on the Urban Identity of Mwanza City in Tanzania
Unique cities’ natural elements are a fundamental component of the urban fabric, as they help to shape urban identity. Urban identity contributes to the creation of a sense of place and belongingness among residents and eventually enhances both the quality and vitality of urban spaces. However, there has been limited scholarly focus on the sustainability of the unique natural elements that define a city’s identity. Existing studies suggest that u…
Tanzania (4 works) · Environmental planning (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Urban and Rural Development Challenges (3 works) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (2 works) · Ecology (2 works) · Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology (2 works) · Urban planning (2 works) · Urbanization (2 works) · Agriculture (1 work)