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As a stakeholder in independent research and data collection, Twaweza has analysed the proposed revisions to the Statistics Act (2015). It is worth noting that elements of the amended act remain open to competing perspectives, depending on one’s vantage point. As one among several interested parties to this discussion, here is our take:

7 out of 10 think that radio and television stations should be free to produce their own news programs (68%); and a similar number (72%) think that the news media should investigate and report on government mistakes and corruption.

When it comes to both national and county governments, only 1 in 10 citizens think their opinions are considered in decision making to a large extent.

When it comes to both national and county governments, only 1 in 10 citizens think their opinions are considered in decision making to a large extent.

Twaweza is looking for a company or individual to support in visualizing our Sauti za Wananchi and Uwezo datasets.

One out of two citizens (53%) say the security situation in their neighbourhood has improved over the past year, 37% say it has stayed the same while 10% think it has gotten worse.

This brief presents data on citizens’ views on political matters. What do they see as the most serious problems facing the country at this moment, and how has this changed compared to previous years? How do citizens rate the performance of their elected representatives, including the president? And how has support for different political parties changed over the past few years?