Media Challenge Initiative

@MpindiAbaas, @EnockNkulanga, and @amoskiyingi reunite 8 years after the @ObamaFoundation Leaders Africa program to reflect on leadership, purpose, friendship, and impact. In the spirit of #NelsonMandelaDay, they explore what it means to lead with purpose. Full episode soon. 🎙️

As always, it was a pleasure to be invited to interact with journalists on data visualisation and data storytelling.

@Johnblanshe_m @DorianL001 The training is in partnership with @dw_akademie and supported by the @EUinUG .

@Johnblanshe_m reminded the journalists that they play a critical role in ensuring citizens have the right information on the different government initiatives .

Data tells a story. 📊 In the Public Interest Storyelling training, urban journalists sharpened their data journalism skills by learning to analyze public records and transform raw datasets into compelling stories that matter.

How can innovation help shape Uganda's future?@UNFPAUganda Representative @kristineblokhus explains why empowering young innovators is essential to unlocking the country's demographic dividend. Highlights from the #WorldPopulationDay Youth Innovation Exhibition. #YouthInnovation

Over the coming days, the participants will engage with practical tools used to report in ways that serve the public interest.

Today marked the start of our Public Interest Reporting training. It brought together urban journalists together to build their reporting skills and strengthen the public's right to know.

@PepsiUganda @crown_beverages Crown Beverages Limited (CBL) is Uganda’s oldest beverages company with a range of carbonated soft drinks includes @PepsiUganda , Mountain Dew, Mirinda Fruity, Mirinda Orange, Mirinda Pineapple, Mirinda Green Apple, Evervess Tonic and Nivana Water.

We are excited to have @PepsiUganda as a partner for the 2026 #NationalNewsroomContest.

When communities have access to accurate and relevant info, they are better equipped to question harmful norms and advocate for change. The Regional Youth Information Hub (RYIH) is supported by @DKinUganda and @IrlEmbUganda, @NLinUganda and @SwedeninUG

What's your commitment to ending child marriage? Through dialogue and storytelling the community members of Nadunget Town Council explored the importance of recognising child marriage as a shared challenge that requires collective solutions.

Stuck staring at a frozen screen with a mind that feels completely jammed? Remaining glued to an office chair stalls your cognitive command center by restricting critical circulation. Stepping away for a brief stroll acts as a quick reboot, restoring your intellectual clarity and refuelled focus for the hours ahead. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #switchhealth #switchafrica #brainhealth

From the fields of Uganda to shelves across the world 🌍 Newman's is more than a product - it's a partnership. Every bag and batch represents the labor of Ugandan farmers whose harvests are shaping a global standard.

We're proud to have @newmanfoodsltd on board as a partner for this year's #NationalNewsroomContest.

Several misconceptions surround herbal medicine and it's use. This knowledge gap contributes to how many people negatively perceive the use of traditional methods of healing. In this video, Amon Mugume breaks down these misconceptions and shares more light on the power of herbal medicine in promoting healthy living. Switched by @DivineMercyNal #switchhealth #herbalmedicine #switchafrica

Switch Africa is a Pan-African youth & community centered social newsroom and platform packaging African stories for a global audience on social media platforms through the hands of independent young journalists.

We are excited to announce that @Switch_AFR is joining us a partner on this journey of building the #nextgenjournalists. #NationalNewsroomContest

Young people are not just the future, they are shaping solutions today. Through innovation, storytelling, and media, we can amplify youth voices and inspire action to transforms communities.This #WorldPopulationDay, we celebrate the power of youthled change.@UNFPAUganda #WPD2026

Through storytelling, MCI is proud to help bring these voices and innovations closer to the communities to be able to transform. #WorldPopulationDay2026 #YouthInnovation #WPD2026 #SDGs

Every solution begins with a young person who sees a challenge and imagines a better way forward. To commemorate World Population Day, @UNFPAUganda brought together young innovators for a Youth Innovation Exhibition celebrating ideas, creativity, and community-driven solutions.