Transparency issues in the distribution of sanitary towels to primary and secondary schools in Nambale sub-county, Kenya resolved
Year: 2016 Country: Kenya Requestor: A member of civil society organization, Young Leaders of Kenya (YOLEKA) Issue area: Health The issue/Story: Since the financial year 2011/2012, the Kenyan Government committed Ksh. 240 Million for the purchase and distribution of sanitary towels to 443. 858 girls in primary and secondary schools12. The project was to be […]
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Citizens empowered to hold their leaders accountable in Mbale
The challenge: Before 2020, poor selection of contractors and execution of government contracts in Mbale region was common with resultant shoddy works, delayed completion of projects and suspicion of collusion amongst suppliers and government officials among many other challenges. This affected the quality of implementation of government projects in Mbale City and Mbale District. However, […]
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Case studies on the impact of ATI and Anti-corruption in Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi
Find out how access to information has inpacted service delivery in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi Click here
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Children attendance of school improves as a result of increased access to clean water
Sickness of pupils and absenteeism from school used to be a big problem at Khamoto Primary School in Mbale District. Pupils especially those in lower primary school used to fall sick from diarrheal diseases quite regularly and not attend school. Others would be discouraged because they would be required to walk long distance to fetch […]
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Contractor asked to Refund 200,000MKW after 4 Years of Abandoning a Project he was contracted for!
Shortage of classrooms had always been a big problem at Linthipe Primary School in Salima District in Malawi. To address this problem, in 2015, parents mobilized themselves and engaged a contractor to undertake the construction works. Unfortunately, the contractor abandoned work before completion but after receiving payment. Following training by Africa Freedom of Information Centre(AFIC) […]
Read MoreChanging Lives: Citizen Engagement in Mbale District helps School and Community Access Clean Water
Water is a basic prerequisite for schools to function properly. It is impossible to maintain basic hygiene standards in the absence of water, which can lead to the development of diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid. Furthermore, a lack of access to water can lead to absenteeism, especially among young girls who may have […]
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