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

Ombusdman Guide For News Ombudsman/public Affairs Editors In Uganda

4 weeks ago

One of the often ignored roles in Ugandan media houses is the position of a public editor, or ombudsman, whose job would be to interface regularly with the readers, carry…

Uganda Editors Guild institutionalizes Media Accountability

Blogs

1 month ago

In Uganda’s increasingly complex information environment, the question confronting journalism is no longer only about press freedom, but about public trust—how it is earned, protected, and restored when fractured. As…

Enhancing Journalistic Capacity and Safety Ahead of Uganda’s Elections

Blogs, News

2 months ago

Uganda’s media sector plays a critical role in shaping democratic governance and enabling citizens to make informed choices. Yet, as the country approaches another electoral cycle, persistent structural and safety…

Editors’ Convention 2025: Building Partnerships for Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights in Uganda

Blogs, News

2 months ago

In an era of shrinking civic space, rising disinformation and increasing pressure on the media, journalism cannot defend accountability and citizens’ rights in isolation. It requires strong partnerships, collective voices…

Uganda Editors’ Guild Condemns Escalating Media Crackdown

News

3 months ago

KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Editors’ Guild is sounding the alarm over escalating attacks on press freedom, citing a pattern of state intimidation ahead of elections.

Uganda Editors’ Guild Launches Journalist Insurance Scheme

News

4 months ago

The Uganda Editors’ Guild is pleased to announce a new Medical and Personal Insurance Scheme for vulnerable journalists, effective November 1, 2025.

Call for applications – Uganda Editors’ Guild M-SPACE project officer

Adverts

4 months ago

The Uganda Editors’ Guild, a co-implementer with ACME, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Programme Officer to lead its activities under the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic Engagement in Uganda (M-SPACE) project.…

Uganda Editors’ Guild Annual Convention 2025

Gallery

9 months ago

Uganda Editors’ Guild 2024 events in pictures

Gallery

2 years ago

Statement: Police should stop the never-ending brutality against journalists

Press statements

2 years ago

KAMPALA: 6 October 2023 – At least 14 journalists from seven media houses were on 5 October 2023 arrested by security personnel while covering the return of the National Unity Platform…

Protesting Unlawful Directive on Government Advertising

Press statements

3 years ago

KAMPALA, JULY 24, 2023: The Uganda Editors’ Guild (UEG) vehemently protests the arbitrary and unconstitutional directive issued by President Yoweri Museveni on March 6, 2023, and further reinforced by the…

Daniel Kalinaki Elected President of the Eastern Africa Editors’ Society

News

3 years ago

PRESS RELEASE: EASTERN AFRICA EDITORS SOCIETY Lusaka: 12 May 2023: The Eastern Africa Editors’ Society today elected Daniel Kalinaki, the chair of the Uganda Editors’ Guild, as its next President.…