Tag Archives: journalists

New report details Uganda’s surveillance and spyware network that is endangering journalists and human rights activists COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | In July this year, investigative journalist, Canary Mugume of NBS Television, was attacked on his way home from work. It was late at night when a group of men …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has called upon media practitioners to be steadfast in exposing the architects of violence in campaigns and political contestations to enable the country to have peaceful elections. The appeal was made by Julius Mucunguzi, the Spokesperson and Head of Public Relations …

 Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has assured journalists of their safety as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. This assurance comes amidst growing concerns from media organizations and journalists, who have reported increasing incidents of violence, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to prioritise their safety, ethical integrity, and professionalism as they cover politically charged events. This call was made during a media training workshop organised by the Electoral Commission (EC), aimed at strengthening collaboration between journalists and the EC, and …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in the West Nile region have been challenged to take proactive measures to ensure their personal safety and security as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Among the key concerns raised are: physical attacks and assault, confiscation or damage of equipment, …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in Jinja have been called upon to take a more active role in advancing eco-tourism by telling stories that promote conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable travel along the River Nile and surrounding areas. Speaking at a two-day training retreat at the Source of …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country heads toward the 2026 general elections, media practitioners have been urged to play a more active role in holding political candidates accountable, particularly on issue based politics. The call comes amid growing concerns that politicians are exploiting the media to advance …

Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda |  It was a local election, and, for most of the day, it was peaceful, says Huzaifa Mugerwa, a young journalist covering voting for the first time. But as the day of voting wrapped up, Mugerwa says, a masked man kicked a ballot box. …

INTERVIEW | Solomon Sserwanjja is the Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). He spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the prominent role of journalists in the 2026 general elections. QUESTION: Journalists and the media have always played a crucial role during elections. How essential do you think …

Not all truth should be out there, warns Media Council boss ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE |  Images of an armoured personnel carrier (Mamba), a war machine, parked at a polling station during the most recent Kawempe North by-election and the beating up of journalists by soldiers of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task …