Ushahidi Platform Q1 Updates and Bug Fixes

At Ushahidi, we are committed to advancing our platform to better serve our users' needs and facilitate impactful communication and data management. In our quest to make the Ushahidi Platform even better, we're thrilled to share the latest upgrades from the first quarter of the year. These changes aim to improve your experience on our platform, making it easier for you to communicate, share information, and drive positive change. Let's dive into the highlights:

Streamlining Communication with Direct Reply to SMS Posts

In our efforts to enhance user engagement and streamline communication processes, we've introduced the direct reply to SMS posts feature. Now, users can conveniently respond directly to posts originating from SMS data sources within the platform itself. This enhancement not only simplifies communication but also enriches the user experience by making engaging with SMS posts more seamless than ever before.

Promoting Transparency with Identify Private Survey Fields

Transparency and user empowerment are at the core of our mission at Ushahidi. With the Identify Private Survey Fields feature, users can now easily discern which survey fields are private and hidden from the public eye by default. This enhancement ensures that users are fully informed about the privacy settings associated with each survey, promoting transparency and trust within our platform.

Improving User Experience with Bug Fixes

In addition to introducing new features, we have also prioritized resolving issues to ensure a smoother user experience. One such bug fix addresses the visibility of sub-categories in settings. Previously, users encountered difficulties in locating sub-categories within certain settings screens. With this fix, sub-categories are now consistently visible across different settings screens, enhancing usability and navigation within the platform.

Another critical bug fix pertains to editing unstructured posts from data sources. Previously, users faced obstacles when attempting to edit such posts, hampering their ability to make necessary modifications. With this issue resolved, users can now seamlessly edit unstructured posts from data sources, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

Ushahidi: Empowering Communities, Amplifying Voices

At Ushahidi, our mission is to empower communities worldwide by providing them with the tools they need to amplify their voices, share information, and drive positive change. Our vision is to create a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive world where every voice matters. Through our platform, organizations and individuals can collect, manage, and visualize data to address pressing challenges and effect meaningful change.

As we continue to innovate and evolve, we remain steadfast in our commitment to enabling collaboration, fostering transparency, and driving impact. The first quarter of the year has seen significant strides in enhancing our platform's capabilities, and we are excited to continue this journey with our community of users and partners.