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ACME awards reporting grants to 20 journalists for investigative work on public accountability

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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Research report – A portrait of Ugandan journalists in turbulent times

African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has released the first-ever national journalists’ survey report. This inaugural paints a portrait of a typical Ugandan journalist.  The survey suggests that the typical Ugandan journalist is male, below 35 years, has less than 10 years of experience on the job, isn’t specialised in covering one or two beats, […]

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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 to announce the launch of the Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG) due on Tuesday 30th March at 8:30-13:30 at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, Kampala. […]

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Newsrooms respond to key issues in media coverage of the 2021 general election 

In many ways, for the journalists and media houses covering the 2021 elections, this has been an election like no other.  The Covid-19 pandemic not only posed health threats to journalists, but the government’s response measures also made it impossible for them to have the usual physical interactions with many sources, including candidates.  The pandemic […]

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Journalists and journalism educators explain gaps in media coverage of the 2021 general election 

The African Centre for Media Excellence has conducted a series of studies on Uganda’s media coverage of the 2021 General Election.  The studies carried out between October and December observed several gaps in media coverage including; bias; disproportionate attention to the incumbent on public media; inaccurate reporting; self-censorship; poor portrayal of women candidates; denial of […]

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#UgandaDecides2021: Key voter rights issues journalists must pay attention to 

Uganda’s general election season is well and truly underway. Party nominations for local government, parliamentary and presidential seats are ongoing. Social media is flooded with candidates’ posters, campaign promises and draft manifestos. Journalists, many who are working in newsrooms crippled by the economic impact of Covid-19, are doing their best to keep on top of […]

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