Polls provide a snapshot of opinion; remember that
The results of the opinion poll by Research World International (RWI) have predictably provoked debate (and in some cases anger and outrage) not only about the accuracy of the results, …
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Guidelines for media coverage of elections in Uganda
These guidelines, developed by the African Centre for Media Excellence, lay out the responsibilities of journalists and other important players such as political parties, candidates, and the Electoral Commission regarding …
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#Election2016: 30 questions journalists must answer
By Peter G. Mwesige Dear friends in the Ugandan media I hope you will help me and other citizens answer the following questions, and many others, as we follow the …
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UCC to broadcasters: Watch out. We’re watching you.
Radio and television stations around Uganda are being closely monitored by the Uganda Communications Commission this election season. The Commission, not one to slack in its duty to enforce the …
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Belated Valentine’s wishes for radio this Election Day
For the first time in 15 years I will be at home on Election Day. As much as I will miss the adrenaline in the newsroom, the excitement of rescuing …
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Journalists should have no role in ‘yomososo’ 2016 elections
By Joachim Buwembo Norbert Mao is probably the wittiest Ugandan politician of our times. A collection of his anecdotes could fill a reasonably sized booklet. Some fifteen years ago, Mao …
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