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Many Kakamega residents are uncertain about open government
2025-12-17
By Twaweza

Two out of three Kakamega residents are dissatisfied with how democracy is working in Kenya, two out of three say it is difficult to access details of county budgets and plans, and two out of three say they have never seen or heard of any consultations taking place about county government planning. Nevertheless, the County’s decision to join the Open Government Partnership presents a big opportunity to move forward in these areas, and to prove the benefits of open government to residents.

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A burning planet?
2024-06-14
By Twaweza

This brief sheds light on Ugandan citizens’ understanding and experiences of the climate crisis. What do they know about climate change and its root causes? How have they been affected by shifting weather patterns? Who bears the responsibility for addressing this crisis? What steps should individuals, communities, and the nation take to mitigate climate change’s effects?

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Three out of ten households in Kenya access their drinking water from unsafe sources
2024-03-22
By Twaweza

Nationally, four out of 10 households (41%) access their drinking water from a piped supply, and a further three out of ten households (28%) have access to another form of “improved” water supply, such as a borehole or protected well or spring. Three out of ten (31%) access drinking water from either a surface source such as a river or lake (20%) or another type of “unimproved” source (11%).

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