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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…
25 September 2024, 4:45 pm
A journalist highlights how there is need for training on GBV reporting
By Byamukama Alozious Peace Basemera, a journalist with UBC West Radio, has hailed a recent training on reporting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) as a game-changer. Organized by Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) with support…
21 September 2024, 2:48 pm
Aloysius Kasoma reflects on the importance of responsible journalism in addressi…
Byamukama Alozious Aloysius Kasoma, a senior journalist at New Vision, primarily works on the business desk but has a keen interest in gender-based issues and children’s welfare. Recently, Kasoma attended a training organised by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA),…
11 July 2024, 3:17 pm
Christian journalists urged to prioritise accurate church related stories
Byamukama Alozious During a media engagement organised by the Diocese of Kampala at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero in Kampala, Provost Rebecca Nyegenye highlighted the crucial role journalists play. “Journalists are a beacon not only for the church but for the…