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Kampala, May 22, 2024 mdash;Ugandan authorities should thoroughly investigate and hold to account those responsible for attacking journalists Zainab Namusaazi, Gertrude Mutyaba, and Magaret Kayondo, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On May 18, the private bodyguards of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, harassed and assaulted the three journalists who were covering the funeral of a prominent businessman in the central region district of L

This June, Farm Radio International’s radio craft officers added one more tool to their toolbox so that they can train our partner broadcasters on how to produce radio documentaries that will inspire change in their communities.

Shakira Nassejje, Joseph Kwesiga, Jovan Kagezi, and David Kasaali are the 4 youth entrepreneurs competing for UGX60 million in the Nsindika Njake show.

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MTN Uganda and MUBS unveil the "Nsindika Njake" show to support the youth with business-related skills to efficiently operate businesses.

Why poor Ugandans are losing Covid fight July 7, 2021 Children wearing makeshift face masks. Photo credit: @MakomaNation Across the country, many people with Covid-19, especially the poor, are staying away from hospitals. The fear of financial ruin from hospital bills has kept many away – preferring instead to lean on private home medical care and natural treatment regimens. More than a respiratory infection, Covid-19 has laid bare our dire financ...

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Bizonto comedians granted bail Bizonto comedians in court Local comedians commonly known by their stage name as Bizonto have been granted bail, hours after they were arrested from Radio Simba premises today morning.  They were re-arrested on Friday on charges of promoting sectarianism and offensive communication. The three, Julius Sserwanja is also known as Kidomoole, Mbabaali Maliseeri (Uncle Luyuguumo), and Gold Ki Matono, also known as Opeto an...

Four Bizonto comedians re-arrested Friday March 05 2021 This undated photo shows the four members of a comedy group popularly known as Bizonto. They have been re-arrested for allegedly promoting sectarianism. PHOTO/ COURTESY Summary In July 2020, the quartet was arrested for releasing a satirical skit in which they listed several heads of government institutions denoting how they all hail from the western part of the country. Advertisement Four radio presenters and comedians popularly known fo...

March 5, 2021 FILE Bizonto comedians Popular radio and social media comedians, Bizonto have been re-arrested on charges of promoting sectarianism and offensive communication. Julius Sserwanja also known as Kidomoole, Mbabaali Maliseeri (Uncle Luyuguumo), and Gold Ki Matono, also known as Opeto were arrested today from Radio Simba after posting another satirical skit which, according to the government was used to promote sectarianism. Their counterpart Sssaabakaaki Peter (Omuzinyuuzi) was not f...