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The sustainability and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on media houses in Uganda and Ethiopia

May 31, 2022 - by Guest Writer - Leave a Comment

By Gerald Walulya and Mulatu Alemayehu Moges Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic challenges globally across various sectors, including the media. The economic effects of the pandemic, particularly, …

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Uganda deports foreign journalists ahead of election 

December 2, 2020December 3, 2020 - by Clare Muhindo - Leave a Comment

A scan of the official press accreditation cards issued to the CBC news crew by the media council of Uganda. (CBC) The Government of Uganda has deported three foreign journalists …

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Media news / Opportunities

ACME offers another exciting opportunity for journalists seeking to strengthen their election reporting

November 9, 2020November 11, 2020 - by ACME team - 3 Comments.

What: Short courses on covering Uganda’s 2021 general election When: 16-18 November and 19-21 November Who: Journalists from across Uganda who have not participated in ACME’s recent election training workshops …

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Another journalist beaten by soldiers, days after apology

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 - by Harriet Anena - Leave a Comment

A NBS TV journalist has today been beaten by UPDF soldiers, nine days after the army apologised for a similar incident. Joshua Mujunga was covering a demonstration in Kamwokya, Kampala, …

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Age limit debate: Media on receiving end

October 30, 2017 - by Grace Natabaalo - Leave a Comment

The media has been on the receiving end as the debate on whether or not to change the presidential age limit continues. In October alone, two radio stations were taken …

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CLOSED: Reporting on tax policies and practices

September 21, 2017October 2, 2017 - by ACME team - Leave a Comment

The Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI-Uganda) and Africa Center for Media Excellence (ACME) are jointly organising a media training with theme: “Strengthening Media Oversight and …

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Minister Tumwebaze comes bearing carrots for the media

July 8, 2016July 9, 2016 - by Harriet Anena - Leave a Comment

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Give us insight, depth on Mbabazi bid

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 - by Peter G. Mwesige - Leave a Comment

By Peter G. Mwesige For several months, the Ugandan media and political watchers have waited for the ‘big’ announcement from former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi. He did it via YouTube …

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Did the Amendment of Public Finance Management Act 2015 Erode Uganda’s Fiscal Discipline in Oil and Gas Sector
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In December 2021, Parliament passed The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Act, a law that governs how public money and resources are mobilised or collected, stored, dispensed and reported on

Did the Amendment of Public Finance Management Act 2015 Erode Uganda’s Fiscal Discipline in Oil and Gas Sector
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