Over 50 journalists from radio, TV, print and online media in Uganda have completed a course on fact-checking. The virtual training which was held on 18, 19 and 20th August 2021, is part of the freedom of expression programme being implemented by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), in partnership with the Ford Foundation. […]
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By Kukunda Judith and Ephraim Kasozi The Constitutional Court has quashed the offense of pornography and other sections of the Anti-Pornography Act that were previously giving powers to the Pornography Control Committee. The government introduced the law in 2014 to prohibit the spread of pornography, which it said would help protect women and children. However, […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence, with support of the Global Road Safety Partnership, is calling for applications from journalists in Uganda interested in covering road safety issues in the country. Why now? Well, Uganda predominantly relies on the road to move goods and people. However, this dominant mode of transport is unsafe. According to the […]
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Trish Greenhalgh, University of Oxford and Dominic Wilkinson, University of Oxford At the start of the pandemic, there was a striking sense of shared resolve and solidarity. Facing a public health crisis greater than any in living memory, people were largely united in their support of difficult measures to protect the vulnerable, safeguard the health […]
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Dates: 18-20 August, 2021 Slots available: 25 Application deadline: 11 August, 2021 About the course African Centre for Media Excellence, with support from the Ford Foundation, will deliver a short, hands-on course for journalists in Uganda to combat the rise of misinformation and disinformation in the media. This practical course will equip participants with skills […]
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By Ivan N Baliboola It is increasingly becoming difficult to find journalists living up to their expectations in Uganda. Professional practice anywhere builds on serving the public using a substantial foundation of knowledge. Journalists continue to raise ethical concerns with their conduct on social media and taking on side jobs. Journalism principles will never change, […]
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