Ugandans love radio. Not the late musician Mowzey Radio, though his name was inspired by it but the medium itself. For decades, the radio has been a constant in people’s lives: a companion, an educator, and an entertainer. It was, and still is for many, more than just a device. It is part of the […]
In an age where digital platforms dominate headlines and attention spans continue to shrink, one might assume that radio is a relic of the past. But for Dr Innocent Nahabwe, CEO of Galaxy FM and Chairman of the National Broadcasters Association (NAB), radio is far from dead. It is evolving, adapting, and thriving. We sat […]
In this Q&A, we catch up with seasoned journalist James Tumusiime, who walks us through the various changes that have occurred in the newspaper world over the years. As early as 2016, when no one was talking about it, James published a paper with the Reuters Institute titled “A non-profit approach to market-driven journalism challenges […]
For the 25th time running, the Department of Journalism and Communication at Makerere University held the annual media convention, a gathering that brings together Journalists, editors, communication experts, and students to reflect and to reimagine the future role of the press in a digital age defined by speed, disruption, and misinformation. This year, the event […]
Uganda’s newsrooms, like many others in Africa and the largest part of the world, are not failing because of technology, but because of cultures that resist it. Organisational anthropologist Dr Shamim K. Matovu warns that the greatest threat to journalism today is not the internet, but rather its inertia. As audiences go digital, newsrooms must […]
On September 27, 2024, Uganda lost one of its most versatile sons, Hon. Onapito Francis Ekomoloit, a journalist extraordinaire who embodied the values of dexterous journalism: curiosity, courage, adaptability, and service. As CMIS Africa marks the first anniversary of his passing, we pause to celebrate a life that reminds us of what good journalism and […]
Q1. What is the Centre for Media Innovations & Sustainability (CMIS Africa), and why was it established?A: CMIS Africa is a new initiative designed to rebuild and future-proof Africa’s journalism ecosystem—starting right here in Uganda. We are responding to a media environment that’s under-resourced, under-skilled, and under pressure from political and commercial interests. Journalism is […]
Muhereza Kyamutetera Appointed Executive Director, Prof. Adolf Mbaine Named Chairman of the Centre for Media Innovations & Sustainability (CMIS) Africa The boards of CEO East Africa Magazine and The Firm Ltd have announced two key leadership appointments to spearhead the Centre for Media Innovations & Sustainability – Africa (CMIS Africa). Muhereza Kyamutetera has been named […]
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