This report by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) analyses quantity and nature of coverage of the Uganda’s 2021 elections December 2020. Five key publications, six television stations and 35 radio stations were assessed.
Ugandan media coverage of the 2021 elections – October–November 2020
This report from the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) looks at Ugandan news media coverage of the 2021 elections, …
Research report on Ugandan media coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic and other public affairs – May-September 2020
This study by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) looks at Ugandan news media coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic …
ACME to conduct study on state of the Ugandan newsroom
PRESS RELEASE The African Centre for Media Excellence is pleased to announce that it has commenced a national project that …
Makerere University fire: Questions journalism should help us answer
Image from Makerere University Twitter account This article has been inspired by a call from a veteran journalist and media …
How to read coronavirus news and learn what you actually need to know about staying safe in the pandemic
Thomas J. Hrach, University of Memphis With COVID-19, a news story that may be 100% accurate can still unintentionally mislead …
The media’s role in elections has never been more important
The so-called scientific election in which media-based campaigns have replaced (sort of) mass public rallies appears to have given Uganda’s …
Reflections on Ugandan press coverage of Covid-19
By John Baptist Wasswa In terms of news values, drama, impact or consequence, and human interest have never occupied the …