Toro Development Network (ToroDev) runs a live radio
talkshow on Better FM radio, in Fort Portal. The live talkshow discusses issues
of public accountability for improved service delivery in the seven districts
of Rwenzori Region, Western Uganda.
The radio talkshow is called “The Listener’s Forum” and runs
every Sunday (08:00 to 10:00pm) for one year (January to December, 2012).
During the talkshow, local citizens participate through
call-ins, SMS and live participation on the talkshow to demand accountability
from their local leaders. Local leaders also participate on the live talkshow
to give accountability to the local citizens.
Before, we call in local leaders to clarify on some of
the issues on the live talkshow raised by the local citizens; we conduct a
research to prove the claims of the local citizens.
Many times we have conducted our research, the state of
service delivery in Rwenzori Region districts like in many other parts of
Uganda is appalling simply because people are still ignorant with no skills and
knowledge to demand accountability from their local leaders and also monitor
public services. There are also high levels of corruption among public servants
and political leaders leading to shoddy work.
The photos below show the state of service delivery in
Kabarole district Sub-Counties of Hakibaale and Mugusu.
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Local Leaders from Kijura Sub-County Participating on the Listeners Forum Radio Program        |
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