KAMPALA, JULY 24, 2023 The Uganda Editors’ Guild (UEG) vehemently protests the arbitrary and unconstitutional directive issued by President Yoweri …
Biometric and digital identity programs threaten independent journalism in Uganda- Report
A new report examining the impact of Biometric Digital Identity (BDI) programmes on independent journalism in Uganda has revealed emerging …
From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya’s journalists are under attack – but they must also regain public trust
George Ogola, University of Nottingham In recent months, Kenyan journalists have been harassed, intimidated and attacked by government officials, politicians …
ACME commends Uganda Police’s response to the pepper spraying of journalists by its officers
Kampala— ACME applauds the actions taken by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) leadership following the incident in which two journalists, …
ACME event highlights gendered freedom of expression concerns
“Protect women’s voices” was the rallying cry of more than 50 women in media and communication gathered for a meeting …
Media owners, managers need to push back against State interference whatever the risks
By Edris Kiggundu The suspension of two journalists at Baba TV over their satirical criticism of Parliament has exposed the …
If Uganda media houses do not stand up for and defend media freedoms, who will?
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 31 January 2023 Kampala—On Thursday, 26 January 2023, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, Al-mahadi Adam and Lukia …
Lessons from the court’s decision about Uganda’s computer misuse law
By Kenneth Ntende Uganda’s Constitutional Court on 10 January 2023 declared section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act of 2011 …