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ACME REPORT: 21 Ugandan journalists brutalized in one year

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 21 journalists suffered injuries resulting from assaults in their line of duty in one year alone, a new research by the African Center for Media Excellence (ACME) reveals. The figure is the highest among victims of media freedom violations in the country …

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The Independent’s Musoke tops two categories at Uganda Journalism Awards

✳ Environmental reporting award ✳ Urbanisation, land and property reporting award Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent’s Ronald Musoke has been recognised as the country’s top journalist in two categories at the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023 organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). At a colourful ceremony …

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ACME calls for private sector support towards quality journalism

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Center for Media Excellence-ACME has appealed to the private sector to support efforts geared towards the growth and development of quality journalism in Uganda since it is a key pillar for society development. According to Dr. George Lugalambi, the ACME Executive Director, anyone …

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Peter Mwesige to step down as ACME executive director

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Peter G. Mwesige is stepping down as Executive Director of the African Centre for Media Excellence-ACME. According to a press release issued on Thursday by ACME’s board chair, Susan Nsibirwa, Mwesige will step down on June 30th and will be replaced by Dr. George …

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Journalists covering COVID-19 win big at ACME Awards 2021

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty per cent of the top accolades at this year’s Uganda National Journalism Awards were earned for coverage of the most pressing issue of the past two years – the COVID-19 pandemic. Education was one area most impacted by the pandemic, and an analysis “COVID-19 …

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Activists protest 7-day ultimatum given to media practitioners

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners and activists are up in arms against the seven day ultimatum that was given to practising journalists by the Media Council of Uganda to register or risk being denied accreditation to cover the 2021 elections and other public functions. Last week, Paulo Ekochu, …

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The Independent journalists win 7 ACME Uganda awards

📌 ACME Uganda Journalism awards ✳ National news reporting – Print WINNER – Ronald Musoke, The Independent ✳ Energy and extractives reporting 2nd runner-up – Ronald Musoke, The Independent ✳ Agriculture reporting 1st runner-up – Ronald Musoke, The Independent ✳ Business, economy and finance reporting 1st runner-up – Isaac Khisa, The …

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