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Author: Grace Natabaalo

Freedom of expression / Media news / News / Press freedom

UCC threatens to shut down Daily Monitor website

February 8, 2019July 4, 2019 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

The Uganda Communications Commission has ordered the Daily Monitor to immediately suspend its website for failing to register it as per the new directive issued to all online publishers last …

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Lira-based radio remains closed over accusation of inciting violence

November 26, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - 1 Comment

The Lira-based Unity FM station which was closed for allegedly inciting violence during protests over the killing of an 11-year-old boy, is yet to reopen, 10 days later. Two men …

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CLOSED – Reporting health grants for Ugandan journalists

April 27, 2018May 21, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - 1 Comment

African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is pleased to invite Ugandan journalists to apply for its reporting grants for in-depth and investigative coverage of health and HIV/AIDS. With funding from …

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Ford Foundation Vice President Abregú visists ACME

April 16, 2018April 20, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

On 13 April 2018, ACME hosted Mr Martín Abregú, the Ford Foundation vice president for democracy, justice, and free expression, and also responsible for Eastern Africa. Mr Abregú discussed freedom …

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Training opportunity: Reporting on Vulnerable Children in Care Systems

March 28, 2018April 4, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

Application deadline: 17 April Click here to apply Programme: Caring for Vulnerable Children in a Fractured World This is a unique opportunity to develop your investigative and analytical skills around …

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“We refuse to be silenced” – eight columnists resign from NMG

March 27, 2018April 17, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

Photo source: Twitter Eight prominent columnists have resigned from contributing opinion articles to the Nation Media Group, saying the company’s editorial independence has been eroded. The East African media giant …

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World Radio Day 2018 shines a spotlight on sports and gender equality

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - 1 Comment

On 13 February 2018, as broadcasters around the globe commemorated World Radio Day, UNESCO highlighted the considerable power of radio sports coverage to shape norms and stereotypes about gender.  It …

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Three Kenyan TV stations still off air

February 1, 2018April 17, 2018 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

Three major TV  stations were shut down on Tuesday after they protested an order by the  Kenyan government not to air the mock swearing-in ceremony of opposition figure Raila Odinga. …

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ACME Talks with Samuel Gummah – The challenges and resilience of radio in Uganda
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In commemoration of World Radio Day, ACME Talks was joined by Samuel Gummah Nabaasa, Executive Director of Uganda Radio Network, to talk all things radio. Sam, a radio man to the core, has seen the evolution, transformation and stagnation of radio broadcasting in Uganda, thanks to his decades of experience in content production and management in various radio-related organisations. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the successes, failures and opportunities for growth for radio broadcasting in the country.

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February 22, 2021
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