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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…
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.…
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…
3 September 2024, 4:50 pm
Empowering female journalists to promote peaceful elections
By Annet Nakato To promote peaceful elections in Uganda, SHED and KAD Initiative Uganda have collaborated to train female journalists in conflict-sensitive journalism. The training, held on 30-31 August 2024 at The Source of the Nile Hotel in Namanve, aimed…