Uganda’s media kept pace with an intensifying campaign in December, ACME’s latest monitoring of election coverage finds. Coverage volumes remained high across all platforms, but questions about depth, scrutiny, and representation that have characterised this monitoring series from the outset show little sign of resolution. The December report is the third in a series of […]
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Uganda’s media produced a high volume of election coverage in November 2025, but a new summary report from the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) finds that quantity has not translated into quality. The report monitors television, radio, print newspapers, and digital platforms and is the latest in a series tracking media performance across the […]
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With the general election in Uganda just weeks away, the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has rolled out introduced the Presidential Campaign Promises Tracker — a digital platform designed to support rigorous, evidence-based election reporting at this decisive moment. This pilot platform provides journalists, news managers, and content producers with a centralised, reliable source […]
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Role: Editor-at-Large Date of issue: 3 December 2025 Application deadline: 12 December 2025 Duration of assignment: 1 January – 30 June 2026 Duty station: Uganda Terms of reference Introduction and background Uganda’s media sector faces persistent challenges that undermine the quality and sustainability of journalism. Many newsrooms, especially small and medium-sized outlets, struggle with limited […]
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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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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 African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is delighted to announce that the submission window for the 12th edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards is officially open. These awards serve as a definitive measure of excellence in Ugandan media, recognising the critical and courageous work of journalists and media organisations that shape national discourse […]
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