Author: Benard Mukisa

Public transport is a critical component of Uganda’s transportation infrastructure, impacting the daily lives and economic activities of its population. In this comprehensive study, we delve into the dynamics of public transport fares and fuel prices in Uganda throughout the year. The importance of a reliable and affordable transportation network cannot be overstated, and this research aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, transport authorities, and stakeholders. Neofact designed a longitudinal research involving weekly data collection from taxi parks and bus stations around Kampala. The study focused on routes connecting Kampala to various destinations across the country. This approach allowed…

Policy research and analysis are essential for informing and influencing policy decisions and actions of governments across the globe. However, policy research and analysis remain challenging due to the complexity, uncertainty, and dynamism of policy issues and political contexts. The main question remains; How can policy researchers and analysts ensure that their work is relevant, rigorous, and useful for policymakers and stakeholders? In the field of policy research, there are various models that have been developed to aid policymakers in making informed decisions and have an influence on policy issues. One such model is the RAPID model. RAPID stands for…

Monitoring and evaluation are essential to any project or program. Through this process, the organizations collect and analyse data, to determine if a program has fulfilled its goals. Monitoring begins right away and extends through the duration of the program. Evaluation comes after and assesses how well the program performed. Every organization should have a monitoring and evaluation system. Evaluation can be retrospective or prospective Retrospective impact evaluation (RIE) is used to assess the value, worth, and merit of an evaluation after it has occurred. The focus of RIE is on examining both intended and unintended impacts, with a particular…

Neofacts conducted a Food Pricing Study in January 2023, whose findings indicated a general decline in the price within the same month for foods such as rice, posho, beans, fish, Irish, and sugar, while for Matooke price rose. In the same month, the price of beef remained stable while Fuel prices also declined. This formed a baseline on which the result for the month of February is measured. This food pricing study employs a Longitudinal Research Design which allows researchers to collect data over an extended period of time (months or years) to observe changes or developments in prices. The…

Neofacts conducted a Food Pricing Study in January 2023, following Uganda’s recent hikes in food prices. According to the Uganda National Bureau of Statistics, food prices increased by 3.3% in October 2022, with matooke prices rising by 15.6% to 75.4%. The study employs a Longitudinal Research Design which allows researchers to collect data over an extended period of time (months or years) to observe changes or developments in a specific group or population. The goal is to track the same individuals or groups and study changes in variables of interest such as behaviour, attitudes, or characteristics. The study aimed to…