Journalist Safety

10 August 2025, 11:55 am

UMWA urges security agencies to respect media ahead of 2026 elections

By Lilian Ndagire As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has appealed to government and security agencies—including the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)—to respect media work throughout the entire electoral process,…

14 March 2025, 1:47 pm

Prof. Muganga condemns journalists’ mistreatment in Kawempe North by-elect…

4o By Ronald Ssemagonja On 9th January 2025, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North constituency, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, passed away. In response, the Electoral Commission commenced the process of finding his replacement, as stipulated by Ugandan law. Ten individuals,…