Statement on the arrest of Denis Arao while covering Local Council elections in Lira City, Uganda
GLCSMS condemns this arrest, and calls on all media institutions, journalists and human rights bodies to demand for Denis’ unconditional release.
GLCSMS condemns this arrest, and calls on all media institutions, journalists and human rights bodies to demand for Denis’ unconditional release.
At a conference in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 30, Great Lakes Centre for Strategic Media Studies (GLCSMS) Founder and Executive…
Patricia Alany Sedu, a radio presenter at Voice of Lango based in Lira City, noted that cyber harassment remains a common experience for many women working in media.
In some cases, they are perceived as vehicles for soliciting financial support from local politicians, further blurring the line between journalism and personal gain.
James Acar of the Lango Civil Society Network highlights the exclusion of PWDs, noting that the failure to produce braille voter materials and tailored civic education reflects deep institutional neglect.
In Uganda, musicians first sold their talents composing campaign songs that topped local charts.
With the 2025-2026 political environment looking sensitive and volatile, we urge all Members of the Fourth Estate covering political rallies to remain professional, non-partisan and alert to any dangers targeted at them.
SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga police PRO, said the police have maintained a good working relationship with journalists and will continue to strengthen cooperation ahead of the elections.
Let us defend the voices that inform, challenge and inspire. Let us ensure that every woman journalist in Lango, Northern Uganda and across our nation can speak boldly without fear.
Journalists, development partners, civil society actors, and government representatives gathered at Good News Hotel in Lira City on Friday, October…