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Author: Paul Kimumwe

Media analysis / News

Towards an accessible and affordable internet in Africa: Key challenges ahead

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 - by Paul Kimumwe - Leave a Comment

Over the last few years, Africa has experienced exponential growth in internet access spurred by mobile internet, which stood at 28% penetration  in 2020. However, internet access and affordability are still a major challenge …

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ACME announces new reporting grants for Ugandan media institutions

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 - by Paul Kimumwe - Leave a Comment

African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) with pleasure invites applications for a new institutional grants competition under its Enhanced Media Reporting for Transparency and Accountability programme. The programme funded by …

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ACME fellowships and grants / Opportunities

CLOSED: 2016 local government reporting fellowship

January 18, 2016July 29, 2016 - by Paul Kimumwe - 2 Comments.

Call for Fellowship Applications Theme: Covering Local Government Period: January – June 2016 Available Fellowship Slots: 12 Deadline for Application: 5 February 2016 The African Centre for Media Excellence is …

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CLOSED: New core proficiency course on media and human rights for young journalists

November 11, 2015November 20, 2015 - by Paul Kimumwe - 5 Comments.

The African Centre for Media Excellency (ACME) invites Uganda-based journalists with one to three years experience to apply for a training course on media and human rights. The 10-day workshop …

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CLOSED – 2015 local government reporting fellowship

February 17, 2015July 8, 2015 - by Paul Kimumwe - Leave a Comment

Theme: Covering Local Government Period: March– August 2015 Available Fellowship Slots: 12 Deadline for Application: 6 March 2015   The African Centre for Media Excellence is pleased to invite applications …

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Media analysis / Media law / News

Defamation: What journalists need to know

February 12, 2015June 8, 2020 - by Paul Kimumwe - Leave a Comment

Defamation is probably the easiest charge that can be leveled against a journalist. It is pertinent therefore that every media practitioner is aware of the offence of defamation. According to …

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News / Opportunities

CLOSED: Apply for election reporting course

February 2, 2015February 17, 2015 - by Paul Kimumwe - Leave a Comment

What: Course on Election Reporting When: February 10 to February 13 Where: The African Centre for Media Excellence Deadline: Thursday, 5 February The African Centre for Media Excellence is pleased …

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Whose agenda is the Ugandan media setting?

July 21, 2014March 5, 2015 - by Paul Kimumwe - Leave a Comment

The media and access to information have been severally referred to as the oxygen of democracy and public participation. For the simple reason that the media provides a platform for …

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Uganda National Journalism Awards 2022 open for entries

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Investigative journalism short courses for journalists in Kenya and Tanzania

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022

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The Drill
The Drill

The Drill is a mini-series by the African Centre for Media Excellence about the journey of Uganda’s extractive industries.

Did the Amendment of Public Finance Management Act 2015 Erode Uganda’s Fiscal Discipline in Oil and Gas Sector
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In December 2021, Parliament passed The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Act, a law that governs how public money and resources are mobilised or collected, stored, dispensed and reported on

Did the Amendment of Public Finance Management Act 2015 Erode Uganda’s Fiscal Discipline in Oil and Gas Sector
Did the Amendment of Public Finance Management Act 2015 Erode Uganda’s Fiscal Discipline in Oil and Gas Sector
March 30, 2022
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March 21, 2022
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