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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This guide is produced as part of a project titled, ‘Strengthening the capacity of the media in Uganda to report on road safety’ policy, implemented by the African Centre for Media Excellence with support from the Global Road Safety Partnership. While the initial shock and grief associated with road crashes are newsworthy, seasoned journalists recognise […]
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The release of national examination results in Uganda often leads to media coverage focused on high-scoring schools and underperforming ones, creating a simplified narrative of successes and failures. However, this can obscure the complexities underlying exam results. While accurate reporting on data trends and statistical highlights remains important, journalists can go beyond superficial headlines and […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence, in partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, is undertaking a two-year project to improve the reporting skills of journalists, media professionals, and agricultural stakeholders in East Africa. The project focuses on sustainable renewable energy solutions for agricultural development and aims to enhance communication channels, foster better engagement with […]
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This guide is produced as part of the ‘Strengthening the capacity of the media in Uganda to report on road safety policy’ project, implemented by the African Centre for Media Excellence with support from the Global Road Safety Partnership. With increased travel during the holidays, concerns about road safety naturally come to the forefront. For […]
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Love them or hate them, end-of-year wrap-up and review stories are here to stay. While some may find them repetitive and unoriginal, these stories serve an important purpose in helping us reflect on the past year and gain perspective on the events that have shaped our lives. They are an essential record of history, documenting […]
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While reporting on retail might appear mundane at first glance, beneath the surface lies a vibrant ecosystem mirroring the very heartbeat of society. It’s a dynamic place where trends emerge, consumer behaviour shifts and economic forces play out in real-time. From bustling markets to sleek malls, retail reporting offers a unique lens into human aspirations, […]
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In a recent gathering of journalists in Kampala, ACME Mwalimu raised a question that has gone largely unexamined: why is there a conspicuous dearth of media-related reporting within newsrooms across our region? Astonishingly, most attendees admitted they had never considered the media as a distinctive subject to cover. Some even went so far as to […]
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