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13 March 2025, 5:01 pm
UMWA condemns attacks on journalists during Kawempe by-election
By Annet Nakato The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has strongly condemned the violation of journalists’ rights by security forces during today’s by-election in Kawempe. While addressing the media, the Executive Director, Margaret Ssentamu, expressed deep concern over the increasing…
12 March 2025, 11:06 pm
Find your beats: journalists urged to specialise
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has concluded a two-day training for journalists on Responsive Public Affairs reporting with day two focusing on beat reporting, ethics, and access to information. Joyce Adokorach, a journalist from Speak FM…
10 March 2025, 10:13 pm
UMWA launches training on responsive public affairs reporting for journalists
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched a two-day training program for journalists on responsive public affairs reporting. The training aims to equip journalists with the skills and knowledge needed to promote inclusivity and accountability in…
2 March 2025, 11:22 am
Think before you act-Rev. Samuel Muwonge advises journalists during their thanks…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As it is written in the Holy Bible that without me you can do nothing, says the Lord. Journalists through one of their associations, organized a prayer day and thanksgiving under the theme, “Upon deployments seeking God’s…
13 February 2025, 13:16
UCC Takes SIMU CLEAR Campaign to Pader to Combat Counterfeit Phones
By Odongo James Patrick PADER – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, brought its SIMU CLEAR campaign to Pader Bus Park as part of a nationwide effort to combat counterfeit mobile phones. Following unsuccessful attempts to…
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…