With just under eight weeks to polling day in Uganda, newsrooms are entering the most intense and consequential phase of the election cycle. There are multiple campaign events to report on, political rhetoric is escalating, and the information environment is increasingly chaotic. It would be easy to chase every rally, statement or rumour, but this […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has released its first monitoring reports on media coverage of Uganda’s 2026 general election, covering the period July to October 2025. The four summary reports examine television, radio, newspapers and digital platforms. The reports cover a period of significant electoral activity, encompassing political party primary elections, contested nominations […]
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So, goes the proverbial question in the media community, where does journalism go from here? It’s become the all-consuming existential dilemma for those of us in various fields of the professional media universe. In whatever media space you are – journalism practice, content creation, development support, research and scholarship, training and academia, financing – we […]
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Elections involve real people, real choices and the decisions that shape their communities. Reporting on them requires covering the strategies, actions and voices that define the process while ensuring information is accurate, fair and ethical. Reliable journalism helps citizens understand the developments that affect their lives and supports informed decision-making. ACME’s updated Guidelines for Media […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has published the second edition of its State of Uganda’s Media Landscape report. The 2024–2025 edition examines Uganda’s digital news media, focusing on native digital platforms, their operations, ownership, professional practices, and their role in covering public affairs. It analyses these factors and assesses how they influence the […]
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The questions in Dear ACME Mwalimu come from the hundreds of real messages and emails sent to our training desk every month. No question deserves just one answer, so we are answering them here where everyone can benefit. Names and details have been removed, and permission to publish the questions has been sought. If you […]
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