Yogera is a new initiative that allows residents in Kampala, Uganda to report a request for a bribe for government service, poor service delivery or corruption, or celebrate someone who has denied a bribe in their community. With Yogera (which means “speak up” in Luganda) anyone in Kampala can now anonymously report evidence of corruption via the Yogera website (www.yogera.ug) or via social media on Facebook or Twitter. Once a report is made, the Yogera team will follow up with the responsible district leaders or relevant authority to ensure that the matter gets resolved. And once it has been resolved, the Yogera team reports back to the online community too. Yogera also provides members of the public with an opportunity to encourage anti-corruption behaviour, with its “Celebrate a Hero” button.
The Yogera pilot is led by Hive CoLab, Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU) and Parliament Watch Uganda, and supported by mySociety, a UK based Technology firm. It is funded by Indigo Trust UK and British Council UK.
"The number of civil society groups involved is growing, and we are inviting other players in the space to join the fight against corruption and bring on improved service delivery in Uganda. "