For more than two decades, Diana Kibuuka has been a popular voice in Uganda’s broadcasting, using radio and, more recently, podcasts to bring critical environmental issues to public attention. Recognising a major gap in climate change coverage, she took it upon herself to amplify these stories. “In Uganda, climate change stories are often treated as […]
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By Hedwig Arinaitwe For many Ugandans, the day begins with the sound of a radio. It is a familiar and comforting sound – the voices of enthusiastic presenters delivering the morning news, weather updates, music and public announcements. In cities and quiet villages, radios are a constant presence, bridging the gap between information and everyday […]
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By Mitchell Gallagher, Wayne State University Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in […]
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A new study from two Makerere University dons highlights the crucial role of specialised training in strengthening environmental journalism in Uganda. Conducted by journalism lecturers Ivan Nathanael Lukanda and Gerald Walulya of the Department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University, the research focuses on the impact of training initiatives developed and implemented by the […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications for its Public Accountability Reporting Fellowship, an intensive training and mentoring programme for journalists in Uganda. This fellowship is designed to strengthen journalists’ capacity to provide in-depth, evidence-based coverage of public accountability issues, with a particular focus on oversight, governance and service delivery. Through this fellowship, […]
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