At the onset of Donald Trump’s bid for president in 2015, The Huffington Post published a statement regarding their coverage …
Misinformation may be popular but credibility commands trust
New York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd recently wrote a reflective piece titled “Requiem for the Newsroom.” The article is …
More convergence than divergence in media and banking
Keynote Address: David Sseppuuya Uganda Bankers’ Association / Bank of Uganda Media Engagement in Partnership with African Centre for …
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 …
Newsrooms should apply social media policies fairly
The BBC was last week plunged into turmoil due to the backlash resulting from their decision to remove Gary Lineker, …
Reputable news organisations should steer clear of clickbait journalism
Ask any news editor, and they will tell you that crafting a headline that succinctly captures the story’s main thrust …
Before you write about a minor, consider their well-being
A digital news platform recently posted a video clip on social media that showed a child reportedly being stripped of …
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 …