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25 August 2025, 6:23 pm
Journalists tipped on election reporting skills
By Agness Agilo Journalists have been urged to adopt responsive reporting as Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections. Rebecca Birungi, a trainer and consultant with the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), made the remarks at the close of a…
23 August 2025, 12:42 pm
UCC warns media on election reporting as NRM prepares delegates conference
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) yesterday held a meeting with heads of major media houses at its headquarters in Kampala to discuss key issues, including licensing and media conduct ahead of the 2026 general elections. UCC Executive…
19 August 2025, 9:20 pm
UMWA holds two-day training to equip young journalists for election coverage
By Sarah Ejang UMWA and Mama FM, with support from the Finnish Foundation for Media and Development, have initiated a two-day training programme from 19–20 August 2025 at Paulina Hotel in Lira City. The training is aimed at enhancing the…
19 August 2025, 6:36 pm
Uganda elections: Harrowing experiences of two female journalists
The sound of Bobi Wine`s name in the ear of an armed soldier (UPDF) who was at the polling station was enough to put her in trouble.
11 August 2025, 11:09 am
Journalists urged to master election laws and regulations ahead of 2026 polls
BY Mosh Ddamba As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), with support from the Finnish Foundation for Media and Development (VIKES), has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop on election reporting, safety, and security…
10 August 2025, 11:55 am
UMWA urges security agencies to respect media ahead of 2026 elections
By Lilian Ndagire As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has appealed to government and security agencies—including the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)—to respect media work throughout the entire electoral process,…
8 August 2025, 4:13 pm
UMWA trains journalists on election reporting and safety ahead of 2026
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has intensified efforts to equip journalists with essential skills in election reporting, safety, and electoral laws. The training, held in Kampala and supported…
30 July 2025, 10:09 am
UMWA trains West Nile journalists on gender-responsive election reporting
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda’s political season gains momentum, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is enhancing media capacity in the West Nile region to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive election reporting. More than 20 participants—including reporters, media managers, and radio…
30 July 2025, 12:00 am
Online reporters and influencers trained in gender-sensitive reporting
By Byamukama Alozious In a bid to promote responsible reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) and other sensitive topics, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has trained journalists in Kampala on gender-sensitive reporting. The training, supported by UNDP Uganda , UN…
23 July 2025, 10:31 am
West Nile media urged to embrace inclusion
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has convened journalists in the West Nile region for a critical dialogue aimed at transforming media structures and practices to promote gender equity and inclusive reporting. The session, held under the…