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Insights, analysis, and commentary on media freedom, journalism, and editorial leadership.

Beyond Fuel: How Uganda’s Refinery Could Power a New Industrial Economy

4 days ago

Uganda’s planned oil refinery could do more than reduce fuel imports. UNOC says it could supply the building blocks for plastics, fertiliser and other industries—but turning that promise into reality…

Digital Security Is Newsroom Security: Protecting Sources, Stories and Public Trust

Blogs

5 days ago

Digital security is no longer simply the responsibility of a newsroom’s IT department. It is an editorial responsibility that protects journalists, confidential sources, media businesses and the public’s trust in…

Safer Newsrooms Cannot Wait: Confronting Sexual Harassment in Uganda’s Media

Blogs

5 days ago

Sexual harassment in Uganda’s media workplaces has declined over the past five years, but new findings show that verbal, online and physical abuse remain widespread. Editors and media managers are…

When Illness Interrupts the Assignment: How Insurance Helped a Koboko Journalist Access Treatment

Blogs

5 days ago

After ulcers led to his admission to Mengo Hospital, Ladit, a journalist attached to Nation Media Group in Koboko, experienced the practical value of the Uganda Editors’ Guild insurance scheme. …

Hon. Lumumba Calls for Stronger Media–Government Dialogue and Responsible Journalism

Blogs

5 days ago

Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, has called for more regular and constructive engagement between the government and the media to address emerging challenges without resorting…

AI in the Newsroom: Opportunity Must Come with Accountability

Blogs

5 days ago

Artificial intelligence can help newsrooms work faster, reach wider audiences and strengthen investigative journalism. But editors were warned at the 4th Annual Editors’ Convention that without human oversight, clear policies…

A Safety Net for Freelancers: How Insurance is Giving Rosemary Anena Confidence to Keep Reporting

News

6 days ago

For freelance journalists who work without employment benefits or reliable medical cover, illness can interrupt both their health and their livelihood. Rosemary Anena says the Uganda Editors’ Guild insurance scheme…

The Sovereignty Act: Prepare, Coordinate and Defend Editorial Space

Blogs

1 week ago

The Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 could expose Uganda’s media to greater legal uncertainty, financial pressure and regulatory scrutiny. Editors and newsroom leaders were urged at the 4th Annual Editors’…

From Phone Interviews to the Field: How Insurance Gave Esther the Confidence to Report a Wildlife Invasion

Blogs

1 week ago

When wild animals invaded a community, Esther Akanyo did not want to report the story entirely by telephone. The assurance that she could access medical care if something happened gave…

When the Newsroom is Hacked, Public Trust is Hacked Too

Blogs

3 weeks ago

As journalists increasingly depend on digital platforms to gather, produce and distribute news, NITA-U is urging newsrooms to treat cybersecurity as an editorial responsibility not merely an IT concern. A…

Beyond the Ballot: Progress, Pressure and the Unfinished Work of Election Journalism

Blogs

3 weeks ago

Uganda’s media demonstrated resilience and innovation during the 2026 General Election, but persistent threats to journalist safety, public trust and editorial independence revealed how much work remains before the next…

Beyond the Newsroom: Why Audiences Hold the Key to Media Survival

Blogs

4 weeks ago

As Uganda’s media industry confronts declining advertising revenues, changing consumption habits and growing competition from digital platforms, its future may depend on one fundamental question: How well do media organisations…