Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government officers must not use the official Secrets Act to deny citizens the right to access of information and records. It is emerging that civil servants at different levels have tended to use archaic laws like the official secrets act to deny citizens information. The official …
Read More »Coronavirus: Can Uganda steer out of poverty amidst unemployment?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More Ugandans could drift into poverty unless government comes up with measures to cushion those that have been rendered jobless as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. As the world marks observesthe International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, there are fears that poverty level …
Read More »Wealthy households received more support during lockdown – survey
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Relatively wealthy people received more support, in cash and in-kind, compared to those who needed aid during the COVID-19 lockdown. These were the findings of a survey undertaken by Sauti za Wananchi at Twaweza Uganda between May and June 2020 the time when the …
Read More »Only 25% of Ugandans are bothered about access to clean water-Survey
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 25% of Ugandans are bothered about access to clean water. This is according to a study by Twaweza and Uganda Water and Sanitation Network. Marie Nanyanzi the Program Officer – Sauti Za Wananchi at Twaweza says that they asked their respondents whether they …
Read More »Director of traffic wants regulation for garages, boda boda industry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Traffic and Road Safety in police, Dr Steven Kasiima has urged the physical infrastructure committee of Parliament to consider including regulations for garages and Boda Boda industry in the Traffic and Road Act 1998 (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Kasiima on Wednesday appeared …
Read More »Parents involvement crucial in improving performance of learners-Twaweza report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The involvement of teachers and parents is crucial in helping learners excel. This is according to research findings carried out by Twaweza. The research which was conducted in 37 schools in Eastern Uganda was intended to find out how some children are learning while …
Read More »Citizens lose time seeking health services- Study
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patients around the country spend 74 minutes on average to access a government health facilities. This is according to findings from a national survey, Health Check released by Twaweza. The findings look at how citizens view health services in Uganda. According to the World …
Read More »Twaweza report on poverty draws mixed reactions in Ankole
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents and leaders in the Ankole sub-region have expressed mixed reactions to a report attributing the high poverty levels in Uganda to laziness. In September 2018, Twaweza released findings from a study titled; “The haves and the have-nots: Ugandan’s opinions on poverty, fairness, and inequality” …
Read More »Parents fear reporting school problems says Twaweza report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Would you report problems you encounter at your child’s school? Unfortunately, many parents in Uganda would remain silent about it according to the latest finding by Twaweza. Twaweza in a research titled “Preparing the Next Generation: Ugandans’ opinions and experiences on education” says almost half …
Read More »Ugandans don’t know they are rich – study
Twaweza report shows the government needs to rethink how it pulls the poor from poverty Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | President Yoweri Museveni likes to hand out cash. He splashes on anyone lucky enough to cross his path. It could be a person or group in the low income settlements …
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