Tag Archives: Journalists

The UPDF spokesperson, Brig. Felix Kulayigye, has come out to criticize all journalists that go beyond their limits in the bid to access news. While appearing on NBS TV’s Face-Off program, Kulayigye said that some journalists think they are so professional. This forces them to go beyond their reach in the search for news. Kulayigye said that these journalists should ...

Ofwono Opondo, the executive director of the Uganda Media Centre, has urged journalists to highlight tendencies that may lead to discrimination and marginalization. He says media should always be the eyes, ears and mouthpiece of citizens by reporting accurately, objectively, and fairly. According to him, everyone is a potential victim of discrimination so they should report it. “Each of us ...

Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance has said journalists can’t speak of press freedom without talking about responsibility. He says with this digital revolution, everyone has assumed the role of a journalist. So, there should be a difference between the wannabes and the actual journalists. “With this digital revolution, we see the emergence of social media ...

Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye has said the media should stop lying to people and give them facts instead. He said this while in the media breakfast meeting at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. This meeting has been graced by a number of media personnel from the different media houses and delegates from the statehouse. It is at this meeting, that ...

NBS Journalist Simon Kagwa Njala has been in a social media battle with battle after posting what many called insensitive tweets. The senior Journalist posted ‘Oulanyah’s final resting place. After all the pomp & glamour in his funeral, this is it.’ This comment was attached to a photo that showed men digging Oulanyah’s grave. Most people didn’t find this funny ...