Iganga Journalists Association

We condemn the brutal assault on journalists and media workers for doing their work. We’ll work diligently with other human rights groups to identify individuals involved in these unlawful actions with a view to seeking accountability. Statement in PDF: bit.ly/3R65A3I

Terrible scenes in Uganda today - the brutal attack and detention of journalists by security forces as they reported on a by-election. One of the worst incidents of this kind I can remember. There’s real concern about our colleagues’ safety ahead of elections early next year.

NMG journalists covering #KawempeNorthByElection go missing, beaten and abducted by security operatives bit.ly/423bNns #MonitorUpdates #JournalismIsNotACrime

A free press is a fundamental pillar of democracy, as a press association we condemn the on going attack on Journalists doing their work in Kawempe north.Any attack on one Journalist is an attack on all of us . #Freepress #JournalismIsnotAcrime.

@KagutaMuseveni Following up on you our President Museveni, Asante sana.

Hi Folks! H.E @KagutaMuseveni has signed the National Sports(Amendment) Bill 2024 into law

LC 5 is admitted at Mulago National hospital,he has undergone several medical check-ups at the UHI & we await results.Latest info is that he has responded to treatment well & can now recognize a person on sight ,we continue to pray for his quickest recovery -Daniel Saire @IDLG

Journalists are generally allowed to report anything which is said or given as evidence in court. #MonitorUpdates #summary?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_DailyMonitor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/co…

Uganda's national carrier is also set to open two more new routes later this month. #MonitorUpdates monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

A surgery was due September 4 to remove canister fragments from Bobi Wine's leg. #MonitorUpdates monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

Iganga journalists Association announces the death of its member Ismael Typac attached to Eye Fm radio ,burial is today at Buwolya Village in Mayuge district For more information about the program reach out to our chairperson Kigobero Wilson on .+256781089972 /0753577589

"Journalists are non Political ,if they support they have to hide their interests ,should not appear publically campaigning for candidates and must not mix their political feelings while reporting news but produce true & balanced stories "Daniel Saire

"Many journalists in Busoga and Uganda at large are not paid,they survive on transport refund in case of any chance ,we ask you hon @kauma_sauda to assist us reach our voice to the floor of @UgParliament to save journalism as a profession" Daniel Saire Senior Journalist

#Iganga Media Workshop Appreciating the role played by Journalists in development. Workshop organized by Woman Mp @kauma_sauda together with #Equal opportunity Commission and Iganga Journalists Association .#Celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2024

Iganga journalists tipped on professionalism, continued studies for ethical reporting DETAILS: dailyexpress.co.ug/2024/05/02/iga… #ExpressUpdates @kauma_sauda @IJAPRESS

Three cities and three municipalities have successfully installed a total of 2,980 solar streetlights (Gulu 500, Mbarara 704, Masaka 1,380, Lugazi 203, Ntungamo 77, Kabale 93) along paved roads that were constructed by other agencies, not Ministry of Lands. The installation of 250 solar streetlights is still pending in Lugazi Municipality and an extra 107 in Kabale Municipality.

UPPA president sam Ibanda @simugabi says "Journalists have got daily platforms of engaging the public & training them on tax policies , the public benefits by getting right information ,it's so important for @URAuganda to train journalists on roles of URA in policy formulation"

UPDATE- Busoga Kingdom presents Jovia Mutesi as the Inebantu (Queen of Busoga). #UBCNEWS

Talk show host and morning show presenter @Apexfm43 radio @MiikaMudoola has been attacked today morning by thugs while leaving his home to work. currently he is receiving medical care at #Hovic clinic in Iganga as investigations by @PoliceUg go on.@UgandaMediaCent

The 2024 Bertha Challenge invites investigative journalists and activists working towards effectively exposing and counteracting the combined effect of disinformation and corruption on the climate crisis to apply for this unique Fellowship Deadline July 4 berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-c…