50 Ugandan journalists trained on fact-checking
Over 50 journalists from radio, TV, print and online media in Uganda have completed a course on fact-checking. The virtual training which was held on 18, 19 and 20th August …
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Court dismisses petition seeking to declare sections of the Uganda Press and Journalists Act inconsistent with the Constitution of Uganda
Uganda’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a 2014 petition filed by the Center for Public Interest Law, Human Rights Network of Journalists – Uganda and the East African Media Institute challenging …
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Sexual harassment is rife in many African media workplaces
Lindsey Blumell, City, University of London and Dinfin Mulupi, University of Maryland Survivors of sexual violence around the world have begun to speak out more in recent years. This has …
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New media awards on HIV, SRH and GBV open for entries
The United Nations Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS (UN-JUPSA), Uganda Aids Commission, the Ministry of ICT and African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) announce the call for entries for …
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Former Monitor workers run to labour office for alleged wrongful termination
Monitor Publications Limited (MPL) recently laid off several employees in what the company said was part of a major staff restructuring exercise. Now 13 of the affected workers have filed …
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Press release – Launch of Uganda Media Sector Working Group
March 26, 2020 For immediate release After many months of preparation and consultations within the media fraternity and among industry stakeholders, the Media Council of Uganda and its partners wishe …
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A toast to Margaret Vuchiri and other unsung newsroom heroes
By Daniel K Kalinaki Newsrooms have always had war correspondents. Many are mad, fearless, restless adrenaline junkies. Their idea of a good time is sitting on ammunition boxes on an …
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Vision Group CEO Robert Kabushenga resigns
Vision Group’s Managing Director and CEO Robert Kabushenga has resigned. In a statement released on its website on Friday, Vision Group said Mr Kabushenga announced his resignation to staff in …
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