An opinion of ACME Mwalimu. At every induction, newsroom farewell, and journalism conference, the refrain is the same: Journalism is a calling; a noble duty. We do it for the people, not for the pay. These words carry a ceremonial weight and are repeated as if they are gospel. However, for those working in the […]
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Uganda’s media sector faces mounting constraints from restrictive laws, expansive regulatory controls and financial pressure, according to a new report by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). The report, Vulnerable Media, Struggling Democracy, examines legal developments, statutory decisions and court rulings from 2019 to 2024. It documents how these forces, set against a shifting […]
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Independent media outlets worldwide are grappling with severe operational disruptions following a significant reduction in United States government foreign assistance, according to a new report released this week. The report, Crisis in Journalism: The Impact of the US Government Funding Cuts on Global Media, was released by a consortium of media development organisations led by […]
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On June 5, 2025, an audio clip began circulating in Uganda, allegedly featuring well-known journalist Solomon Serwanjja in a private conversation. Many shared the clip, while others doubted its authenticity. Was it real or generated by artificial intelligence? Some people immediately questioned the authenticity of the clip, calling it a deepfake. One person argued that […]
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Sanam Mahoozi, City St George’s, University of London Climate change is already happening. But 36% of the world’s population still disputes the realities of its origins and impacts. When the science is clear but public understanding lags, more lives and livelihoods are put at risk. The media can act as a bridge between climate solutions […]
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On June 4, 2025, the New Vision newspaper published a story headlined ‘Museveni extends a helping hand to market vendors’. It reported that more than 900 vendors from Nakasongola and Luwero districts had each received UGX 100,000 courtesy of President Yoweri Museveni. The story noted that the funds were intended to help vendors “improve their […]
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