The Uganda National Journalism Awards 2026 features 20 thematic categories covering a wide range of subjects across public affairs and specialised reporting. In addition, there is one institutional category — the Stanbic Shield of Journalism Award — which recognises outstanding media organisations demonstrating excellence in editorial standards, governance, and innovation. This year also introduces a […]
Continue readingPlease read these instructions carefully in their entirety. Entrants are also encouraged to read the category descriptions for clarity. For any inquiries, email awards[at]acme-ug.org with the subject line “UNJA 2026 inquiries.” All submissions should be made using the following online forms: UNJA 2026 individual categories submission form UNJA 2026 climate change reporting (institutional) submission form […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications from Ugandan journalists for a series of intensive short courses on Covering Elections. About the course As Uganda approaches another general election, the role of the media in ensuring informed, inclusive and responsible public debate remains critical. Journalists are central to helping citizens understand the issues at […]
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Patience Aber, a journalism learning facilitator with nearly eight years’ experience, recently led her first workshop on public accountability reporting. The event marked a milestone in her career and a step forward for regional journalism. The three-day training in Gulu brought together early career journalists eager to report on governance, service delivery and corruption, but […]
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By Liz Corbin, Director of News, EBU, and Vincent Peyrègne, CEO, WAN-IFRA. We all want to understand the world around us. Perhaps we want more clarity about the war in Gaza, or what our government is doing about the healthcare our family relies on. It might be something as simple as changes to a bus […]
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Date of issue: 26 September, 2025 Application deadline: 15 October, 2025 Start date: 1 December, 2025 Background The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is a non-profit organisation that promotes excellence in journalism and mass communication in Africa, starting in Uganda. Since 2009, we have supported journalists and media development through training, research and reporting […]
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The Uganda Editors’ Guild, a co-implementer with ACME, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Programme Officer to lead its activities under the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic Engagement in Uganda (M-SPACE) project. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in strengthening media independence and enhancing public accountability in Uganda. […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has partnered with the Northern Uganda Media Club (NUMEC) to equip a new generation of journalists with the skills to hold those in power accountable. This initiative is part of the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic Engagement (M-SPACE) project, a multi-donor initiative funded by the Danish, […]
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