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WESTERN UGANDA — With the 2026 general elections approaching, multiple districts in Western Uganda descended into turmoil on Thursday as incidents of violence, press suppression, and alleged electoral malpractice were reported across Isingiro, Lyantonde, and Rwampara. In Isingiro District, the hotly contested race for the Bukanga North parliamentary seat turned violent. Supporters of incumbent MP Nathan Byanyima, a member of the …

Mukono District Local Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a critical partner in public information, development communication, and accountability. This was emphasized during a media engagement meeting held at the Mukono District Headquarters in the Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) Boardroom, organized with support from the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area – Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP). …

The Minister for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has broken the government’s silence on the blockade of Nation Media Group (NMG) journalists from Parliament, suggesting they are free to use content from the state-owned Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) instead. The directive came in response to queries from Members of Parliament seeking clarity on why journalists from …

The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has officially intervened in the growing standoff between Parliament and the Nation Media Group (NMG), seeking dialogue after journalists from NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor were denied access to the parliamentary premises. The move comes amid rising tension within the media fraternity following the initial reports of the blockade. In a statement dated …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has launched a scathing attack on Parliament, accusing the legislative body of a “deliberate attack on press independence” after security officers denied access to NTV Uganda reporters and stripped them of their accreditation. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, has sparked outrage within the media fraternity and raised fresh concerns about the …

MASAKA CITY — The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged journalists across Uganda to maintain objectivity and impartiality in their coverage of the upcoming 2026 general elections, emphasizing professionalism as key to building public trust in the electoral process. Speaking during a training workshop for journalists on election reporting held on October 20, 2025, at Mariaflo Hotel in Masaka City, the …

The 48th Course for Anglophone African Journalists concluded in Cairo with a heartfelt address by Wabusimba Amiri of Uganda, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues from Liberia, Somalia, Mozambique, and Tanzania. His speech, rich in reflection and gratitude, captured the spirit of unity and transformation that defined the three-week training organized by Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) …

By Hannah Marion NamukasaIn a move set to reshape the relationship between Uganda’s entrepreneurial community and the media, Dr. Thadeus Musoke Nagenda, Chairman of the National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA), held a constructive and forward-looking meeting with Mr. Kabuye Ronald, Spokesperson of the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA). The meeting took place at NETA’s head offices located in Yiga Chambers …