He does not call himself Kasuku (a parrot) for no reason. He is a true human version of the bird which has a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. Born Isaac Katende 35 years ago, Kasuku has risen to fame as Uganda’s unapologetic gossiper, carving a niche for himself in the crowded digital…
Until her recent arrest over charges of modern-day slavery in the United Kingdom, Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali’s legal career appeared to be headed only in one direction: Up. She was a High Court judge in Uganda, had served as a judge on a UN Tribunal and had enrolled at the prestigious University of Oxford in…
Viewers and fans of NTV Uganda have expressed disappointment over the station’s decision to start live streaming events on its website instead of its YouTube channel as has been the practice. In a notice on its social media platform, NTV Uganda said the move is intended to provide “uninterrupted streaming experience tailored around improving how…
Running a media organization in Uganda can be quite challenging. Shrinking advertising revenues and the bleak economic environment mean that most media organizations must tread carefully. They must please a few people and organizations who pull the purse strings hoping to make some money. That is why many media organizations will not dare write critical…
Since the beginning of the 2024, at least 20 employees have exited Next Media due to a combination of factors such as internal politics and a challenging economic terrain. While people have been leaving Next Media over the years, the last two years have seen a high turnover of staff especially those in the editorial,…
The African Centre for Media Excellence, a journalism training and mentoring organisation based in Uganda and five other organizations have joined the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN), an international hub for investigative reporters. In a statement GIJN said it was elated to welcome the organizations. “We are honored to welcome these organizations that are doing…
