Uganda Media Sector Working Group
@SectorUganda
Followers
124
Following
118
Media
45
Statuses
208
For dialogue and coordinated measures to create and monitor the frameworks and mechanisms for effective regulation, reform, and development of the media sector.
Joined May 2022
Yesterday’s Digital Security and Digital Rights training empowered female journalists and content creators to better understand their rights online and how to navigate the internet safely. Through interactive group work and expert guidance.
1
5
20
Defending Truth in the Age of Polarization: Uganda Marks World Press Freedom Day 2025. @ACME_Africa @MFAUganda @UgandaEC @SectorUganda #DefendTheTruthUG #WorldPressFreedomDay2025
https://t.co/1utI3GYe9l
debunkinitiative.org
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Uganda’s media fraternity, academia, civil society, and government officials gathered at Makerere University to commemorate World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Defending...
0
3
4
Let’s keep pushing for impactful journalism. Missed it? Catch the highlights here: https://t.co/VHs00UjZdc
#WorldPressFreedomDay25 #DefendTruthUG
0
0
0
World Press Freedom Day 2025 wrapped up with a powerful symposium! We honored Zadock Ekimwere, Drake Ssekaba, & Makerere University School of Journalism for their incredible contributions.
1
1
3
@Imokola Can independent journalism be upheld in times of elections- seeing that journalists are sometimes seen to take sides with candidates while on the elections trail?
0
3
5
Today, @SectorUganda in Conjunction with Stakeholders from @ACME_Africa @MFAUganda @cipesaug and @MakerereCHUSS held a session on #WPFD to discuss the state of Journalism and Press freedom ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
1
3
15
@MediaCouncilUg Paulo Ekochu on accreditation ahead of 🇺🇬#Elections 2026. #DefendTruthUG #WorldPressFreedomDay2025
Mr Paulo Ekochu speaks on the issue of accreditation of journalists and how they can cover the upcoming elections in harmony with the regulatory bodies. #DefendTheTruthUG #WorldPressFreedomDay25
0
3
5
Last Friday’s heated inter-university debate, held to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, saw @Makerere claim a well-earned victory. Today, they were officially awarded for their powerful arguments and outstanding performance
0
0
1
We were pleased to join @SectorUganda, @ACME_Africa, @MFAUganda, and @MakerereCHUSS in marking #WPFD2025. As #Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections, safeguarding #pressfreedom and ensuring journalist safety remain urgent priorities. Here is why:
cipesa.org
By Juliet Nanfuka | World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) traces its origins to the landmark Windhoek Declaration in 1991, which called for a free, independent, and pluralistic press as essential … Continue...
Today, @SectorUganda in Conjunction with Stakeholders from @ACME_Africa @MFAUganda @cipesaug and @MakerereCHUSS held a session on #WPFD to discuss the state of Journalism and Press freedom ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
0
5
9
Journalism & Communication Professor, Dr William Tayeebwa speaks on the aspect of professionalism of individuals in the Journalism sector and how it’s important in information dissemination. #DefendTheTruthUG #WorldPressFreedomDay
2
5
12
Remarks from veteran journalist, Drake Ssekaba in regards to Press Freedom. #WorldPressFreedom2025
0
3
7
Mr Phillip Karugaba; “ The Kawempe North election was the curtain raiser. A reflection of what we should expect ahead of the upcoming elections”. #WorldPressFreedom2025
1
2
4
Joanna Nakabiito, Manager- Peace, Governance & East African Affairs, Inter Religious Council of Uganda expresses her sympathy towards the brutality faced by journalists during the #2025KawempeByElection #WorldPressFreedomDay2025
0
3
4
Joanna Nakabiito, Manager- Peace, Governance & East African Affairs, Inter Religious Council of Uganda expresses her sympathy towards the brutality faced by journalists during the #2025KawempeByElection #WorldPressFreedomDay2025
0
4
2
1
7
12
Journalism must return to its core principles serving the public interest and advancing the voices of citizens- Julius Mucunguzi #WorldPressFreedomDay25
#DefendTruthUG
🇺🇬Where do we go from here? Panelists in discussion agree that a lot must be done by all critical stakeholders to ensure that the road to #Elections2026 must be safer for #journalists. #WorldPressFreedomDay25 #DefendTruthUG #Journalismisnotacrime
0
0
2
🇺🇬Where do we go from here? Panelists in discussion agree that a lot must be done by all critical stakeholders to ensure that the road to #Elections2026 must be safer for #journalists. #WorldPressFreedomDay25 #DefendTruthUG #Journalismisnotacrime
0
9
20
Don’t miss this exciting panel coming up later today! If you can’t be here in person, simply tap the link below to join the session online: https://t.co/VHs00UjZdc
0
0
1