May 29, 2026 | Action research, Kampala, News, Research
By Joy Birungi and Rosebella Apollo ACRC held a cross-project learning workshop in Kampala during the last week of April 2026, bringing together the Kampala city team, representatives from the action research (AR) projects, and members of the senior management and...
Mar 26, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Vivian Halerah Kangole, Nambi Inviolah, Nalubulwa Sumaiya and Nakigudde Saidat Ggaba Market, located on the shores of Lake Victoria in Makindye Division, Kampala, is one of the city’s most lucrative markets for fish, fresh produce and basic essentials. For years,...
Jan 29, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Ahimbisibwe Paul and Elisha Seddugge, researchers in ACRC Kampala’s urban youth action research project Across Uganda, awareness of government youth programmes – such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga and various livelihood initiatives – is...
Jan 7, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Jimmy Kanonya, community researcher in ACRC Kampala’s Electricity Access Subsidy Action Research (EASAR) project Electricity subsidies – designed to enhance access to services for underserved communities, promote equity, curb illegal connections and empower...
Jan 7, 2026 | Action research, Commentary, Kampala, Research
By Jimmy Kanonya, community researcher in ACRC Kampala’s Electricity Access Subsidy Action Research (EASAR) project Informal settlements in Kampala are home to approximately 60% of 2.3 million residents. Despite numerous interventions, access to electricity remains a...
Dec 2, 2025 | Kampala, News, Research
More than 60% of Kampala’s 2.3 million residents reside in informal settlements. Despite the city being food-abundant, communities living in these neighbourhoods face significant barriers to accessing nutritious diets, due to economic hardship, weak governance and...
