Uganda’s media produced a high volume of election coverage in November 2025, but a new summary report from the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) finds that quantity has not translated into quality. The report monitors television, radio, print newspapers, and digital platforms and is the latest in a series tracking media performance across the […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has released its first monitoring reports on media coverage of Uganda’s 2026 general election, covering the period July to October 2025. The four summary reports examine television, radio, newspapers and digital platforms. The reports cover a period of significant electoral activity, encompassing political party primary elections, contested nominations […]
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As Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025 draws to a close, the question of what it truly means to be media literate in Africa takes on renewed urgency. UNESCO’s theme for this year – “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces” – invites us to move beyond commemoration and turn awareness into action. […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is delighted to announce that the submission window for the 12th edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards is officially open. These awards serve as a definitive measure of excellence in Ugandan media, recognising the critical and courageous work of journalists and media organisations that shape national discourse […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications from Ugandan journalists for a series of intensive short courses on Covering Elections. About the course As Uganda approaches another general election, the role of the media in ensuring informed, inclusive and responsible public debate remains critical. Journalists are central to helping citizens understand the issues at […]
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Date of issue: 26 September, 2025 Application deadline: 15 October, 2025 Start date: 1 December, 2025 Background The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is a non-profit organisation that promotes excellence in journalism and mass communication in Africa, starting in Uganda. Since 2009, we have supported journalists and media development through training, research and reporting […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is updating its safeguarding policy to strengthen protections for journalists, staff, and the people affected by its programmes. As part of this process, the organisation recently hosted a workshop in Kampala with members of the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic Engagement in Uganda (M-SPACE) consortium, which […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has awarded reporting grants totaling just over UGX 40 million to 20 journalists across Uganda for in-depth investigations into public accountability and transparency. The grants aim to empower reporters to uncover systemic governance challenges, hold institutions accountable, and highlight issues that directly affect citizens’ lives. The grants are […]
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