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New Vision reprint of Uganda Argus Independence Day copy gives readers rare glimpse into the past

In 2012, as Uganda prepared to mark 50 years of independence from colonial rule, the staff at New Vision newspaper had a light bulb moment: let us celebrate the day by reprinting the 9 October 1962 copy of Uganda Argus! Adverts were published in New Vision asking for someone, anyone to provide the much-sought after […]

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In the news: Why this is the worst possible time to be a Ugandan editor

This article was first published in Daily Monitor on 21 February 2015. It is republished here with permission.   By Charles Onyango-Obbo In a few weeks, two friends at Monitor Publications Ltd, MD Alex Asiimwe and managing editor for reporting Don Wanyama, left employment at the media house. I have read endless stories, especially in online […]

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