Twaweza in the news
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Citizen Monitoring puts Tanesco in hot seat over power outages
3 Apr 2012
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Twaweza in the news
The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) has been scrambling to explain why there have been more frequent power outages, and for longer periods of time, after the release of a World Bank/Twaweza report on the decreasing reliability of Dar es Salaam's power infrastructure made waves in Tanzania's media. The Dar es Salaam Mobile Phone Public Services Monitoring Project released results from its ninth round, revealing that 51.5% of respondents said they experienced power cuts on four or more days in the previous week.
Optimism surrounds OGP Tanzania
12 Mar 2012
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Twaweza in the news
An op-ed in the London Evening Post says that the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a step towards good governance in Tanzania. The country was one of six chosen in Africa to be involved in the initiative, spearheaded by the American and Brazilian governments.
Uwezo weighs in on education debates in Kenya and Uganda
24 Feb 2012
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Twaweza in the news
Uwezo news round-up for Feb.20-24.
Uwezo on Euronews
20 Feb 2012
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Twaweza in the news
Euronews has reported on Uwezo’s annual assessment of students in Tanzania. Community members explain that they have volunteered to be a part of the assessment as they have children and grandchildren in school, and therefore have a stake in the quality of education in their communities. Click here to watch the video.
TRAC FM empowers Ugandans
16 Feb 2012
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Twaweza in the news
Ugandan radio station TRAC FM�s unique approach to citizen engagement on topical issues is being recognized around the world for its part in empowering citizens. Voice of America profiled the station, which is supported by Twaweza, in early February. Radio listeners are encouraged to call into the show or send a free SMS on issues ranging from health care, public transport, and foreign aid to the state of roads. Read more.
Makutano Junction gets nod in New York Times
16 Feb 2012
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Twaweza in the news
Twaweza partner and well known Kenyan TV soap opera Makutano Junction was recognized in the New York Times ‘Opinionator’ section in late January for its focus on social issues. Author Sarika Bansal speaks of the challenge facing ‘socially conscious soap operas’ of drawing viewers into the story while also tackling serious issues tied up in health, relationships, education and access to services. Read more.
The 6 billion shilling shame
15 Feb 2012
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Twaweza in the news
A Commission set up by the Ugandan government in 2009 to inquire into mismanagement of funds in the education sector has itself been disbanded for wastage of public money. The Commission of Inquiry was tasked to investigate 'ghost' pupils and teachers, the efficiency of the capitation grant system, and the process of distributing Universal Primary Education funds. Three years and Shs 6 billion later, the Commission has failed to produce even one report, despite the original six month time frame for the findings to be presented. Read more.
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