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Uganda press photo awards make a mark on photojournalism

Twenty two photographers have been recognised for the excellence of their work at the third edition of the Uganda Press Photo Awards. The awards are organised by the Foreign Correspondents Association of Uganda (FCAU). Co-chair of the correspondents’ association, Malcolm Webb, says more than 700 entries were received this year. “The Awards have gone from […]

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Journalists renew call to scrap defamation law

Human Rights Network for Journalists in Uganda (HRNJ) has renewed efforts to have the law on criminal defamation scrapped. This follows the recent conviction and sentencing of Central Broadcasting Service (CBS FM) journalist Ronald Ssembuusi for the offence. Mr Ssembuusi was on Friday ordered by Kalangala Magistrate’s Court to pay a fine of UShs 100,000  […]

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