Two and a half months have passed since the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak was officially declared on 15 May 2026. In that time, the outbreak has taken sharply different trajectories in the two countries in which cases were reported. Uganda declared itself Ebola-free on 28 July 2026, closing its outbreak with 20 confirmed cases, two […]
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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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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 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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From October 21 to 25 2025, the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) convened a five-day masterclass in Nairobi focused on reporting the productive use of solar energy in agriculture. The training brought together 16 journalists from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The training builds on ACME’s broader programme to strengthen journalism on renewable energy and […]
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At the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), we have spent more than a decade supporting in-depth journalism through reporting grants. In addition to running our own programmes, we have also worked with other organisations to deliver grants that enable journalists and media houses to pursue ambitious projects. Over the years, we have reviewed hundreds […]
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Reporting on elections presents a unique and demanding challenge for the media. In a political climate often heightened public scrutiny, the integrity of your news organisation becomes the ultimate measure of its value. These tips offer guidance for navigating ethical dilemmas, ensuring your election coverage is not only trustworthy but genuinely serves an informed electorate. […]
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When the Daily Monitor reported that three top officials in Mpigi District had been arrested over alleged bribery in public service hiring, the story was clear and compelling. The facts, as laid out by in the article, are that job applicants were being asked to pay between Shs50,000 and Shs15 million in “appreciation” fees to […]
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