Press and Journalists Act

IGP Ochola declines to renew licenses of private security firms, orders audit

It’s unfortunate Uganda police remains committed to beating journalists – CSOs

January 10, 2021 0

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil Society Organizations [CSOs] have described as unfortunate, naive and nonsensical …..READ MORE

We shall continue beating journalists and have no apologies – IGP Ochola

January 8, 2021 1

The Inspector General of Police [IGP] Martin Okoth Ochola has said that security agencies will continue beating journalists purposely to deter them from going where there is danger. …..READ MORE

Uganda Editors Guild sues gov’t over registration of journalists

January 1, 2021 1

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Editors Guild, an umbrella body that brings together Editors, …..READ MORE

Only accredited journalists will cover elections, Uganda police issues ultimatum

December 31, 2020 1

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has issued a press statement informing the public …..READ MORE

EU member countries concerned over media, CSOs restrictions in Uganda

December 15, 2020 2

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A section of European Union [EU] Diplomatic Missions to Uganda have issued …..READ MORE

Activists protest 7-day ultimatum given to media practitioners to register ahead of 2021 polls

December 14, 2020 1

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Media practitioners and activists are up in arms against the 7-day …..READ MORE

Uganda joins world to mark Press Freedom Day

Media Council of Uganda issues ultimatum to journalists to register ahead of 2021 polls

December 11, 2020 6

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Media Council of Uganda, the body in charge of regulating …..READ MORE