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CLOSED: Grants for investigative reporting projects on public accountability

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is delighted to announce another opportunity for journalists across Uganda to apply for grants supporting investigative journalism projects aimed at promoting accountability, transparency and the protection of human rights. These grants are specifically designed to assist journalists working on ambitious, high-impact public interest stories. Key information and dates […]

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Exceptional journalism celebrated with aplomb at 2025 Uganda National Journalism Awards gala

On 28 May 2025, the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) hosted the eleventh edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The event brought together journalists, editors, media executives, civil society leaders, development partners, and government officials to celebrate the exceptional work of journalists that informs the public, holds power […]

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Re-advertisement: Consultant to review and update ACME’s safeguarding policy

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites qualified and experienced consultants to review and update its safeguarding policy. This assignment seeks to align the policy with ACME’s current operational realities, and provide a robust safeguarding framework for engagement with sub-grantees and other stakeholders. The review is part of ACME’s commitment to institutional accountability and […]

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Defending truth in an age of polarisation: Keynote address at the Kampala World Press Freedom Day 2025 symposium

This keynote address, delivered by Mr Phillip Karugaba at Makerere University during the Uganda Media Sector Working Group’s World Press Freedom Day Symposium 2025, speaks to the role of journalism in Uganda’s democratic life. Drawing from recent political events and historical context, Karugaba reflects on the resilience of journalists, the erosion of public trust in […]

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ACME training boosts environmental journalism in Uganda, study finds

A new study from two Makerere University dons highlights the crucial role of specialised training in strengthening environmental journalism in Uganda. Conducted by journalism lecturers Ivan Nathanael Lukanda and Gerald Walulya of the Department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University, the research focuses on the impact of training initiatives developed and implemented by the […]

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Call for applications – Public accountability reporting fellowship for journalists

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications for its Public Accountability Reporting Fellowship, an intensive training and mentoring programme for journalists in Uganda. This fellowship is designed to strengthen journalists’ capacity to provide in-depth, evidence-based coverage of public accountability issues, with a particular focus on oversight, governance and service delivery. Through this fellowship, […]

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Report on the proceedings of ACME’s 5th annual Africa lecture on media and society

This publication presents the proceedings of the 5th Annual Africa Lecture on Media and Society, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) . The lecture, held in 2024, continued ACME’s tradition of providing a platform for critical reflection on the evolving relationship between media and society in Africa. Since its inauguration in 2014, […]

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Uganda National Journalism Awards 2024: List of winners and gala highlights

The winners of the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2024 were announced at a colourful gala held at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala on 31 July. Organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence, the Uganda National Journalism Awards highlight outstanding reporting carried out in 2023 across various categories. This year marks a significant milestone as […]

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