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7 November 2025, 4:21 pm
UMWA–Vikes training boosts quality in public affairs coverage
By Byamukama Alozious & Mosh Ddamba A year-long initiative by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in partnership with Finnish Foundation for Media and Development-Vikes, has been transforming public affairs reporting across Uganda, supporting journalists both in Kampala and the…
10 October 2025, 3:21 pm
Media urged to amplify women’s voices ahead of 2026 elections
By Kabali Paul Uganda’s media fraternity has been put on notice by a coalition of activists, politicians, and civil society partners, who are demanding a radical overhaul of political coverage ahead of the 2026 general elections. At the recent Media…
3 October 2025, 4:44 pm
UMWA launches gender media awards
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched the Gender Media Awards to recognise journalists who have made significant contributions to reporting on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, refugee rights, and the rights of persons…
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…
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…
23 July 2025, 9:35 am
UMWA to launch gender media monitoring in West Nile for inclusive reporting
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched an 18-month project to monitor media houses and journalists in West Nile and other regions, aiming to enhance gender inclusion and amplify the voices of marginalised groups in the…
23 July 2025, 9:06 am
UMWA training inspires West Nile journalist to embrace gender-sensitive reportin…
By Byamukama Alozious West Nile-based journalist Andy Opingopi says his approach to reporting has changed significantly following training on gender-sensitive reporting by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA). For over a decade in journalism, Opingopi operated within the traditional confines…