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3 May 2026, 6:19 pm
Uganda marks World Press Freedom Day
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recommendation based on the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993 proclaimed World Press Freedom Day. Since then, it has been commemorated…
1 May 2026, 11:11 am
Uganda media unite to defend press freedom
By Daniel Omuge Media stakeholders in Uganda reaffirm their commitment to defending press freedom as the country marks World Press Freedom Day 2026. In a joint editorial released by the Uganda Editors Guild ahead of a global conference scheduled for…
17 March 2026, 2:03 pm
Journalists sensitized on nuclear energy reporting in Mukono
By Ronald Ssemagonja Journalists from districts including Wakiso, Kampala, Mukono, Kayunga, Jinja, and Iganga gathered at Colline Hotel in Mukono District for a workshop on the regulation of nuclear energy applications in Uganda. The workshop was organized by the Atomic…
14 March 2026, 3:13 pm
Journalists hold thanksgiving service after election period
By Ronald Ssemagonja Hundreds of journalists gathered at All Saints’ Cathedral Nakasero to thank God for guiding them through the election period. The thanksgiving service brought together journalists from various media houses who said the gathering was meant to appreciate…
9 March 2026, 5:56 pm
Ugandan health advocates warn weak pandemic agreement could deepen global inequa…
Byamukama Alozious Health activists and civil society leaders in Uganda have urged the European Commission and other high-income countries to stop blocking equity provisions in negotiations to finalize the pathogen-sharing system under the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement. Speaking during…
17 February 2026, 6:47 pm
Media fraternity pays tribute to NBS journalist Julius Kitone
By Ronald Ssemagonja Journalists from across the country gathered in Rakai District for the official send-off of NBS Television journalist Julius Kitone, who tragically lost his life in a road accident last week that claimed eight lives. Speaking on behalf…
17 February 2026, 4:47 pm
Uncovering hidden SRHR stories: Journalists gear up for impactful reporting
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening media coverage of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), Palladium, the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU), and BBC Media Action have launched a four-day intensive training programme. The event…
24 January 2026, 5:15 pm
Women in media urge government to ensure safe, inclusive media
By Kabali Paul Kampala, Uganda — Women journalists in Uganda face systemic barriers including safety risks, discrimination, and limited access to resources, hindering their full participation and influence in media. Media professionals play a critical role in democratic governance, public…
24 January 2026, 4:32 pm
The weight behind the headline: A journalist on truth and accountability
By Kabali Paul In this episode of THE PODCAST, Mbabazi Farida, a young female journalist, shares her experience covering public accountability stories and the unseen costs of reporting. She recounts witnessing the death of a patient at Kiboga Hospital due…
23 January 2026, 10:41 am
UBC did not employ SFC officers as presenters in 2026 election
By Byamukama Alozious A claim circulating on X (formerly Twitter) alleges that Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is using Special Forces Command (SFC) officers as television presenters during the broadcast of the 2026 presidential results. The post, published on 18 January…