The Minister for Information and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has hinted on plans to cause a meeting between leaders of security agencies and media owners over harassment of journalists in line of duty. The minister’s statement follows a call from media owners to the government, calling for an end […]
Media houses have been urged to adopt gender-responsive mechanisms in order to address sexual harassment cases. This after a report entitled “The gendered dimensions of journalists safety in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania”, conducted by Africa Freedom of Information Center (AFIC) between 2016-2021 indicated that female journalists are facing extreme acts […]
Journalists have been asked to get united and speak with one voice as they commemorate World Press Freedom Day. The appeal has been made by the President of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association, Ibanda Mugabi. He has also appealed to security officers to stop the brutality they have meted on […]
Journalists have been advised to read and research widely to equip themselves with relevant information they can use while covering stories on violent extremism. Speaking to KFM on the sidelines of a recent IGAD regional training of media practitioners on the adoption of gender-sensitive reporting to counter violent extremism held […]
Media houses have been asked to review their business models so that they are able to take care of the journalists and the people they work with. The call comes as Daily Monitor this week celebrates 30 years of independent journalism. Currently, legacy newsrooms like Daily Monitor face an existential […]
