
Media

17 December 2024, 1:45 pm
We will confiscate your transmitters if you continue promoting vulgar music-UCC
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Mr Nyombi Thembo, has stated on behalf of the commission that they are targeting media houses promoting vulgar music, which goes against the country’s moral values. During a…

25 November 2024, 8:16 pm
UMWA engages women politicians and journalists to amplify women’s voices in me…
UMWA engages women politicians and journalists to amplify women’s voices in media By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) held a Public Accountability and Public Affairs Reporting engagement at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Lira City, focusing on…

25 November 2024, 7:47 pm
Misleading ads, ethical journalism, and inclusive media: A call for change in li…
Byamukama Alozious Awor Florence Mary, representing women politicians in Lira District, has called for reforms in the media sector to address unethical practices and foster inclusivity. She raised these concerns during the Public Accountability and Public Affairs Reporting Engagement organized…

19 August 2024, 12:59 pm
Women in media leaving the newsroom
By Regina Nassanga Women journalists in Uganda are leaving newsrooms in search of greener pastures. They are primarily leaving due to poor pay, sexual harassment, violence, and intimidation from both the state and the public. The Human Rights Network for…

3 May 2024, 7:02 pm
Journalists in Nansana celebrate World Press Freedom Day
By Nakkazi Mercy Journalists in Uganda have today joined their comrades across the world to mark their own World Press Freedom Day that is celebrated every 3rd May with a call to stick to their professionalism for better services. Speaking…

6 April 2024, 12:28 pm
Police concerned with social media misuse
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Police in Aswa East Region have expressed concern about persistent misuse of social and mainstream media by a section of the public to incite others. While addressing the press from his office at the Aswa…

15 March 2024, 5:59 pm
Lira RCC urges journalists to maintain professionalism on social media
By James Muhumuza Participants appreciated COMNETU in collaboration with Finnish Foundation for Media and Development (VIKES) for organizing a marketing training. Lawrence Egole, the Resident City Commissioner of Lira has emphasized the critical importance of journalists upholding professionalism amidst the…

14 March 2024, 12:03 pm
Update of NRM register kicks off with success
Philip Onyango The countrywide NRM register update exercise has commenced with a remarkable turnout of party members, who diligently verified their membership status in the yellow books within their respective villages and branches. According to the party’s Deputy Secretary General,…

11 March 2024, 2:31 pm
Church of Uganda committed to end Violence Against Women
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda The Most Rev Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has reiterated Church of Uganda’s commitment towards ending violence against women and girls in homes, schools, workplaces, and public places. This comes as the Church…

29 February 2024, 4:49 pm
More than 1,000 women to celebrate International women’s day with business ski…
Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepare to join the rest of the world to celebrate international women’s day, Women who have been struggling in business will be trained on business sustainability at an event dubbed ‘The women’s day Information Highway’. Speaking…