A study released by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) examines East African news media coverage of solar energy and the productive use of solar energy (PUSE) in agriculture, focusing on leading daily newspapers and television stations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The study explores the attention and nature of coverage from selected newspapers […]
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This guide is produced as part of a project titled, ‘Strengthening the capacity of the media in Uganda to report on road safety’ policy, implemented by the African Centre for Media Excellence with support from the Global Road Safety Partnership. While the initial shock and grief associated with road crashes are newsworthy, seasoned journalists recognise […]
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Event reporting can be the ugali and beans of journalism – it fills you up and keeps you going, but sometimes it lacks a bit of flavour. Political pronouncements, NGO projects, product launches, traffic crashes – these are the daily headlines that keep us informed. The problem? By the time your report airs or hits […]
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Karen McIntyre, Virginia Commonwealth University and Meghan Sobel Cohen, Regis University A majority of the world’s population has experienced a decline in press freedom in recent years, according to a UN report. In east Africa, the results are mixed and debatable. In Rwanda, both international press freedom rankings and journalists on the ground say press […]
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In a climate where press freedom is often under threat, the Elgon region stands out as a beacon of positive collaboration between journalists and law enforcement. A recent dialogue organized by the African Centre for Media Excellence shed light on the commendable relationship between the media and police in the region.
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