This guide is produced as part of the ‘Strengthening the capacity of the media in Uganda to report on road safety policy’ project, implemented by the African Centre for Media Excellence with support from the Global Road Safety Partnership. With increased travel during the holidays, concerns about road safety naturally come to the forefront. For […]
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Across Africa, faith shapes culture, values and politics. Accurately navigating this complex terrain requires that journalist possess a good understanding of varied beliefs and practices. However, obstacles abound. Many media organisations lack dedicated religion desks, often due to historical sensitivities, concerns about religious law, or a tendency to focus on readily available information like pronouncements […]
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This opinion was written by ACME’s training team. Three decades ago, Ugandan airwaves exploded with the promise of a revolution. The Ugandan radio landscape changed dramatically with the introduction of private stations, offering a broader range of programming. Standing at the 30-year mark of private radio in Uganda, we can reflect on the sector’s journey […]
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The continent of Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with a myriad of challenges including poverty, debt, and the devastating impacts of climate change. These challenges have been exacerbated by the dual crises of COVID-19 and the escalating effects of climate change, hindering the region’s progress towards sustainable development. Despite these formidable challenges, […]
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One year has passed since Busoga Today, a newspaper serving the Busoga region in Uganda, launched its operations. In a time when print media, particularly at the regional level, faces challenges with resource constraints and evolving audience preferences, Busoga Today has established itself as a new, fresh voice. This Q&A with Busoga Today CEO, Isaac […]
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Love them or hate them, end-of-year wrap-up and review stories are here to stay. While some may find them repetitive and unoriginal, these stories serve an important purpose in helping us reflect on the past year and gain perspective on the events that have shaped our lives. They are an essential record of history, documenting […]
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Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. It must speak, and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of horror are still in the air. – Henry Anatole Grunwald, former Managing Editor, Time Magazine Every December 10, we mark Human Rights […]
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By Joseph Were Monitor Publications Ltd is again managing director hunting after Tony Glencross announced he was leaving after eight years in the hot seat. Watching the coming and going of bosses at The Monitor is always anticipatory because the position offers an opportunity to provide situational leadership to the independent media industry in Uganda. […]
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