Speech by Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Delivered at the 2024 Uganda National Journalism Awards Gala Mestil Hotel, Kampala, Uganda 31 July 2024 The European Union representative here today; The Board Chair and Co-founders of the African Centre for Media Excellence, The Executive Director, African […]
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KAMPALA, Thursday 4 July 2024: The African Center for Media Excellence (ACME) and a consortium including Uganda Editors’ Guild, Uganda Radio Network and Uganda Media Women Association have today signed a grant agreement with the Royal Danish Embassy to support media development work in Uganda. Dr George Lugalambi, the Executive Director of ACME and HE […]
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This report is the fifth in a series analysing how Ugandan media reports on road safety. Covering the period from March 2023 to May 2024, it examines content from three daily newspapers, three television stations and two online platforms. The report evaluates the volume of stories, types of articles, reporting formats, topics covered and sources […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is seeking passionate journalists from Uganda to participate in a specialised workshop on reporting renewable energy and the productive use of solar energy. About the course The growing demand for energy in Uganda, a challenge shared by many African nations, necessitates the exploration of sustainable and cost-effective solutions. […]
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A new report by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) sheds light on how Ugandan news outlets tackle the critical issue of road safety. The study, which examined coverage across three major daily newspapers, three television stations, and two online platforms, reveals both areas of focus and potential gaps. The research period spanned from […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence-ACME, has urged the authorities to take “daring measures” to end impunity for crimes against journalists. The organization is also asking journalists and state agencies to maintain dialogue in ensuring there is protection of media freedom.
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NEWS RELEASE 9 December 2022 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is pleased to announce a shortlist of 59 entries for the 2022 edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards. The awards, launched in 2014, celebrate and promote exceptional, in-depth and enterprising journalism that informs public debate and holds power to account. They are […]
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