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Defending truth in an age of polarisation: Keynote address at the Kampala World Press Freedom Day 2025 symposium

This keynote address, delivered by Mr Phillip Karugaba at Makerere University during the Uganda Media Sector Working Group’s World Press Freedom Day Symposium 2025, speaks to the role of journalism in Uganda’s democratic life. Drawing from recent political events and historical context, Karugaba reflects on the resilience of journalists, the erosion of public trust in […]

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ACME statement: Security operatives should stop violence against journalists on duty

For Immediate Release Thursday 13 March 2025 Kampala: Today, the Kawempe North by-election degenerated into seemingly choreographed attacks on journalists covering the polls to replace the late area member of parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, who passed in January this year. Hasifah Nanvuma from Nation Media Group, Hassan Wasswa of NBS TV and Francis Ijjo from NTV […]

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Uganda Internet Governance Forum 2024: Analysing the impact of digital identity programmes on journalism and data privacy

The Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) convened at Protea Hotel in Kampala, on August 2, 2024, drew attention to critical issues surrounding digital identities, data protection and their broader implications for the media industry. This year’s discussions were particularly timely, given the recent data breach at Next Media Services, where a disgruntled former employee leaked […]

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