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Media Council summons 8 media outlets over diaspora community saga

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Media Council-UMC has summoned eight media outlets accused of violating ethical standards in their coverage of Henrietta Nairuba Wamala, the head of the Uganda North America Association (UNAA), and other top members of her administration. In an August 28, 2023 letter signed …

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Why journalists ignore Media Council

Threats that journalists will be criminally liable if they don’t register can’t cover up outdated policies and bad intentions Kampala, Uganda | JOSEPH WERE | It is great news that journalists have once again ignored the recent directive by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, to register …

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Media council issues ultimatum to journalists to register

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Media Council, the body in charge of regulating the media has given all practicing journalists a seven-day ultimatum to register or risk being denied access to cover the 2021 elections and other public functions. Speaking to reporters on Thursday at the Ministry …

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