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WHAT A MONTH! I am exceedingly very happy to recieve Aga Khan University @AKUGlobal GLOBAL STUDENT AWARD 2025 from @AKU_GSMC @BenOngomTweets @opuklee @Achimasimpo @NUMEC_Media @ATaremwa @norbertmao @MosesOdokonyero @MFAUganda @MegafmGulu theelephant.co.ug/elephant-journ…

I am grateful for this UCMA 2025 awards @ugwildlife @ACME_Africa @NUMEC_Media @RupinyRadio @WanLuoTv @newvisionwire

youtu.be/1LGothZgroA NUMEC EMBARKS ON PROMOTING HEALTHY BEHAVIORAL CHANGE THROUGH SPORTS. Northern Uganda Media Club (NUMEC) has embarked on using sports as a means of promoting healthy behavioral change among media practitioners. According to team captain Ivan Tolit, a news reporter with Mega FM in Gulu City, the initiative is not only strengthening relationships between the media and other stakeholders but also promoting healthy lifestyles among journalists in the region. STEVEN OKELLO REPORTS @gulu_city @NUMEC_Media @GovUganda #WESTNILETVUPDATES

Committed to protecting journalists As Uganda's 2026 elections conclude today, journalist safety remains paramount. NUMEC is committed to protecting media by providing protective gear & training. For more info, reach out to our Safeguarding Desk @ajws @MegafmGulu @RupinyRadio

Join @OmagorJoseph at 8 PM on X: Northern Baraza Topic: "Women's Agenda in the 2026 Elections – Gulu" @NUMEC_Media is committed to amplifying marginalised voices and fostering civic debates. LINK x.com/i/spaces/1jMKg… @OmagorJosephtonight @MegafmGulu @RupinyRadio @ajws

...His Highness Rwot David Onen Achana II ended his end-of-year keynote address at his palace yesterday "We call upon organisations & government to follow suit. Support the press to build democracy, pluralism & good governance," said Charles Akena, the NUMEC programmes admin.

APPRECIATION! @NUMEC_Media, we'd like to thank @kerkwaro for honouring its pledge of procuring 30 press jackets ahead of the 2026 elections. @kwerkwaro Minister of Information Mr. Okello Okuna handed over 1,500,000/= to @NUMEC_Media

Media workshop on compliance taking place in Kiboga with members from @NUMEC_Media and @friends of Zoka

"Our role as the media is to inform citizens," says Julius, Editor @GreenRadio1x "But for the media to work professionally, the state needs to respect the freedom of the press and the work of civil society in promoting democracy." @FriendsofZoka @SolidarityUg @ACME_Africa

📷HAPPENING NOW: @NUMEC_Mediais pleased to be part of the meeting organised by its partner @NapeUgin Kiboga district on strategising election coverage amid alarming reports on violence & media crackdown. @FriendsofZoka @SolidarityUg @greenradio1x @MegafmGulu @ACME_Africa

ACME (@ACME_Africa) has released Guidelines for Media Coverage of Elections in Uganda. The guide aims to help field reporters, editors; newsroom managers & regulators. It also has the "IV journalist's election creed". #tndNews #UgMediaWeek2025

📍Gulu City: Northern Uganda Media Clubs (@NUMEC_Media) have launched a digital safety and civic engagement project to amplify local voices, promote accountability, and ensure inclusive participation ahead of Uganda's 2026 Elections. Read full story here: dailyexpress.co.ug/2025/10/16/num… #ExpressUpdates #UgandaDecides2026

From the 2nd day to the 3rd day, our community media ambassadors were equipped on key topics: ✔️Planning & framing stories for effective advocacy ✔️Digital safety, threat assessment & mitigation strategies ✔️Producing powerful audiovisual stories that inspire social impact

Our fantastic trainer from @DiploBrief also urged trainees to apply their newly acquired digital skills by collaborating together to amplify marginalised voices. "...also build networks with civil society so that the marginalised are heard," @Princewangui added. @ajws @mega

Trained, skilled & ready to work! On the final day, 15 community media ambassadors completed a 3-day training on telling stories of marginalised groups using digital platforms. Our facilitator from @DiploBrief emphasized localising global issues @MegafmGulu @ACME_Africa @ajws

youtu.be/kM7_Uu-i2VU @LocalGulu @NUMEC_Media @MediaCouncilUg @GovUganda #WESTNILETVUPDATE

... we hope the knowledge gained from this training will continue to inspire and empower them to navigate the digital world safely and confidently as they tell stories of the marginalised communities during this election period. @RupinyRadio @MegafmGulu

DIGITAL TRAINING- DAY 2 Our session with the "Community Media Ambassadors" kicked off on a bright note in #Gulu today! The trainees are exploring key topics: password protection, digital security, online threats & risks. @ajws @MegafmGulu @ACME_Africa @RupinyRadio

Digital Community Ambassadors make a presentation on how to develop a compelling storyboard. Such skills are crucial in framing compelling advocacy stories on issues affecting the marginalised people during the election period. @ajws @MegafmGulu

Participants collaborate on a video editing assignment during the session. Smartphone storytelling is key in advocacy framing marginalised voices in the grassroots. @ajws

On our first day of the training in Gulu, our "community media ambassadors" were trained on the best practices of storytelling using smart phones to amplify the voices of the marginalised better during election period. @ajws @ACME_Africa @MegafmGulu @RupinyRadio @RadioPacisnews