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...
Dec 18, 2025 | Action research, Freetown, News, Research
“Kush is very easy to find here in Kolleh Town. People sell it openly, sometimes on the roadside, near junctions, and even close to our schools. You don’t even need to go far.” – Community member, Kolleh Town, Sierra Leone Kush is a type of synthetic drug that is...
Dec 17, 2025 | Accra, Addis Ababa, Commentary, Dar es Salaam, Freetown, Lagos, Lilongwe, Nairobi, Research
The housing challenge in African cities is far from consistent. With differing historical, sociopolitical and economic contexts, cities are seeing urbanisation play out along differing trajectories – impacting issues around housing demand, supply and justice. ACRC’s...