Feb 4, 2026 | Nairobi, News, Research
In a new open access book, Peasants to Paupers: Land, Class and Kinship in Central Kenya, Peter Lockwood – former Hallsworth Fellow at The University of Manchester and now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Goettingen – tells the human stories behind...
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 23, 2026 | Action research, Lagos, News, Research
Safe streets make for safe cities, but a lack of lighting can exacerbate the everyday insecurity of urban residents. ACRC’s safety and security research in Lagos found the absence of streetlighting in low-income areas to be a key concern among residents, as the cover...
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 19, 2025 | Commentary, Lagos, Research
By Esther Thontteh, Damilola Agbalajobi, Olumuyiwa Adegun and Taibat Lawanson Taxation is crucial for financing development. Attaining an equitable tax system depends on prudent policy formulation and effective administrative practices, aimed at generating revenue...
