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27 May 2026, 12:04 pm
Stigma, funding gaps undermining STI services for key populations in Uganda
Byamukama Alozious Key populations in Uganda, including sex workers and other vulnerable groups, continue to face stigma, limited access to diagnosis, and shrinking funding for sexually transmitted infection (STI) services, health experts have warned. The concerns were raised during a…
12 May 2026, 4:07 pm
Zubeda says media helped her gain confidence in leadership and community engagem…
By Byamukama Alozious Teko Zubeda has shared how engagement with media transformed her perception of journalists and strengthened her confidence in leadership, political mobilisation, and community advocacy. Speaking during a reflection session following the Gender Sensitive Reporting and Media for…
12 May 2026, 3:39 pm
Radio journalist Tweny on empowering women through community media
By Byamukama Alozious During a follow-up training organised by Uganda Media Womens Association, with support from danish Embassy in Uganda through the MSPACE Project, women leaders in Moroto District were equipped with practical media skills aimed at strengthening their ability…
12 May 2026, 3:18 pm
How Adupa used media to save Namorupus Rock on Mt Moroto
By Byamukama Alozious Following a Gender Sensitive Reporting and Media for Accountability training by Uganda Media Women’s Association, leaders in Moroto say they have strengthened how they use media to engage communities, raise accountability issues, and amplify local voices. Adupa…
12 May 2026, 2:47 pm
Press freedom in Karamoja strained by poverty and inequality
By Byamukama Alozious In Karamoja region, journalism continues to operate under severe pressure shaped by poverty, insecurity, weak infrastructure, and persistent inequalities in media representation. With poverty levels estimated at about 74% and literacy at around 30%, access to information…
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…
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…
18 December 2025, 11:43 am
From the newsroom to the field women journalists experience in election reportin…
By Nassanga Regina I have read about women reporters who confront challenges yet continue to produce powerful stories, and this inspired me to experience the process firsthand. So far, covering the 2026 general election has been both exciting and demanding.…