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Museveni warns of irresponsible media coverage of country
KYANKWANZI, July 15, 2024 –President Yoweri Museveni has expressed concern over the impact of irresponsible media coverage on Uganda’s development and reputation. The President made the remarks while meeting government communicators at…
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Promoting investment: Govt calls for positive media coverage
KAMPALA, July 11, 2024 – In a bid to boost Uganda’s investment and tourism sector, government officials are urging media houses and journalists to highlight the country’s positive attributes rather than focusing…
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Female journalists tipped on professionalism, ethics
MBARARA CITY, July 8, 2024 – Female journalists have been advised to stick to professionalism and media ethics if they are to grow their careers but also serve the public better. “As…
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Cocoa regulator in Ivory Coast puts halt to coops hoarding beans for sale at higher prices
ABIDJAN, May 21, 2024 – The Coffee and Cocoa Council [CCC] of Cote d’Ivoire has temporarily halted the operations of about 40 cooperatives suspected of unlawfully stockpiling cocoa beans to sell them…
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AfDB proposes Annual Africa Media Prize to promote more balanced reporting of continent and its achievements
NAIROBI, May 11, 2024 – Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank [AfDB], announced the creation of an Annual Africa Media Prize to recognise and profile African journalists, correspondents, and…
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Legislators want govt to give tourism sector Shs 4bln for image promotion
KAMPALA, April 12, 2024 – Uganda’s tourism sector is one of the significant sectors with the potential to generate more revenue if adequately funded and marketed, Members of Parliament have re-echoed. The…
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Dokolo journalists’ association gets Shs 1mln capital boost
DOKOLO, February 19, 2024 – Dokolo Media Association in Dokolo district has received Shs 1 million to boost the capital, and livelihoods of its members who are mainly journalists. The money was…
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Health
Health Ministry says minimum age for alcohol drinkers should be 21
The Ministry of Health has proposed to have the minimum age, for people allowed to drink alcohol in Uganda raised from 18 to 21 years. The Ministry avers that at 18 years, one’s…
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National
FUFA Technical Master Plan to enhance Ugandan football
KAMPALA, October 20, 2023 – The Federation of Uganda Football Associations [FUFA] this week unveiled the Technical Master Plan 2023-2030 in an event held at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. The event…
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East Africa
East African Press Councils launched in Arusha
ARUSHA, October 20, 2023 – The East African Community 4[EAC] Secretary General, Dr. Peter Mathuki, yesterday launched the East Africa Press Councils [EAPC], an umbrella body bringing together media regulatory authorities within…
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