Browsing: Media regulation
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said discussions are ongoing among government agencies and stakeholders aimed at resolving the shutdown of Nation…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has intensified his attacks on Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, claiming security agencies…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a new directive requiring all media houses to implement a minimum seven-second delay on…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has publicly questioned Tanzania’s claim that it leads East Africa in press freedom, reacting with disbelief to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — When Ugandan journalist Ssematimba Bwegiire collapsed after being electrocuted with a stun gun and pepper-sprayed in the mouth by a security officer,…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzanian authorities on Wednesday announced plans to intensify oversight of journalists and media outlets operating without proper accreditation, signaling a stricter…
KAMPALA, Uganda — As Uganda prepares for the January 15, 2026 general elections, digital news platforms are playing an increasingly pivotal role in informing citizens,…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s digital media sector is expanding at remarkable speed, but beneath the surface of innovation lies a complex struggle for credibility, survival…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s media landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history as digital platforms increasingly replace traditional news channels…
NAIROBI, Kenya — As online platforms reshape how stories are told and consumed, the struggle for truth has never been more urgent. In a media…