Art holds the power to transcend boundaries and ignite the imagination. When executed effectively, arts journalism plays an equally powerful role. In an era where print space and broadcast time for arts reporting are dwindling within mainstream media, the importance of dedicated arts journalism becomes even more pronounced. This shift matters because it signals a […]
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Countries across Sub-Saharan Africa are grappling with an array of challenges related to hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. The region is home to a substantial portion of the world’s chronically undernourished population, with millions of individuals facing the daily scourge of hunger. Persistent food insecurity, driven by factors like inadequate agricultural productivity, climatic variability and […]
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Uganda’s urban centres face a grave and often ignored crisis: a scarcity of affordable housing, coupled with subpar living conditions and unequal access to shelter. This complex issue warrants immediate attention and comprehensive coverage. Why covering housing is important Housing is a fundamental aspect of human life, influencing every facet of existence. By reporting on […]
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Covering population issues is no easy feat. Population topics are broad, complex and intricate. With World Population Day just around the corner, we have an opportunity to re-evaluate our approach to reporting on this vital subject assess how we can better inform and engage audiences. So this week, ACME Mwalimu provides tips to revitalise your […]
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Journalists have a crucial role to shed light on the intricacies of the budgetary process and its impact on the lives of citizens. The first six months after the budget is read and passed, present journalists with a valuable opportunity to dissect, analyse and report on the fiscal landscape of our nation. By focusing our […]
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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. During the Easter break, there is usually an increase in the number of people travelling […]
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Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports released the 2022 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results today. Can we tell the story differently? Here are a few suggestions. Going behind the numbers Conduct a trend analysis of the PLE results. Ask educationalists and parents about your observations to provide depth and context to the numbers. Take a […]
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By Bloomberg Philathropies The way journalists write or speak about road traffic crashes influences how the audience perceives what happened, who is responsible and what should be done in response. The recommendations in this document illustrate how reporting can help change the discourse about road safety as a public health issue and denormalize the prevalence […]
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