Nebert Rugadya is a seasoned business, finance, and economic reporter whose journey into journalism began quite by accident. Trained as an accountant, Nebert did not initially set out to work in the newsroom. However, a chance encounter with news while walking along Burton Street in Kampala—where a fire gutted transformers at the roundabout—changed the course […]
In a newsroom landscape transformed by digital disruption, shrinking print space, and an increasingly impatient generation of journalists, one principle remains central for Edna Mubiru: people above numbers. For more than a decade on the business desk at New Vision, Edna has watched Uganda’s business journalism evolve, adapt, and in many ways struggle to find […]
Over the years, Uganda’s media and telecom sectors have evolved side by side, shaped by rapid technological change and shifting patterns of communication. As the country’s pioneer network, Airtel has played a central role in expanding connectivity and driving digital access, while at the same time navigating a complex and ever-widening media landscape. In this […]
Newsrooms today may prefer comedians, influencers, and content creators because that’s where the numbers and revenue come from. But businesses — serious businesses — need something different. They need people who can translate complicated business information into accessible insights
In this conversation, David Kangye sits down with veteran radio presenter James Onen, popularly known as Fatboy, whose unmistakable voice and provocative style have shaped Uganda’s radio scene since 1999. He recounts his time at Monitor FM, Sanyu Radio and now at RX Radio, his own. Fatboy built a distinguished brand that defined morning radio […]
It is always important to learn from the best. In this long-form, comprehensive and elaborate interview, we speak to Ms Margaret Vuchiri, a journalist and media consultant. For the past two decades, she was a player and witness to the evolving face of media, especially in the newsroom. She has actively led roles in newsroom […]
In their book, The One Thing, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan argue that to achieve long-term life changes, choose one thing and then focus your energy on being phenomenal in that area. For Carol Beyanga, her one thing since 2003, when she entered the workforce, has been writing. She has been in the business of […]
After 19 years at CBS FM, Ugandan sports presenter Yusuf Baliruno lost a labour dispute when the Industrial Court ruled he was a freelancer, not an employee, because he lacked a written contract with the radio station. His claims for over UGX 129 million in salary arrears and employment-related entitlements were dismissed, highlighting the risks […]
Data-driven storytelling is not a widely applied storytelling technique among journalists in Uganda. One of the few who have taken to the application is Blanshe Musinguzi. Blanshe is the winner of the 2024 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award. He runs 54 Science Africa and writes for The Africa Report Magazine, covering East Africa. […]
When Timothy Bukumunhe returned to Uganda, recovering from a torn ligament, little did he know that he was here to stay. During that time, his work was published by Ugandan newspapers as a freelance writer. A conversation with his uncle, John Nagenda, later changed everything, launching his career as a columnist, radio and television host. […]
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