By Twiine Charles MansionĀ
Kampala: As Uganda’s media landscape undergoes a seismic shift, the government must swiftly establish a symbiotic relationship with upright digital media for strategic reasons. This partnership is crucial for promoting responsible reporting, combating misinformation, and harnessing the potential of digital media, which would in turn benefit Government more than muzzling or ignoring it.
The digital revolution has already transformed Uganda’s media terrain, with online news outlets sprouting exponentially. Amidst this chaos, some platforms have emerged as beacons of excellence, demonstrating a commitment to ethical journalism.
The likes of TheSpy Uganda, Chimpreports, The Investigator, SoftPower News, Nile Post, and Daily Mail, among others, have set the bar high.
Andrew Irumba Katusabe Ateenyi, a veteran journalist, CEO of TheSpy Uganda and president indoja-U, has been at the forefront of this relationship. His tireless efforts to promote fact-based reporting, nuanced analysis, investigative journalism and respectful discourse have earned him accolades.
- Operate with legitimacy and credibility
- Access government advertising revenue
- Benefit from capacity-building initiatives
- Enhance transparency, clearly outlining guidelines and procedures
- Foster collaboration with media stakeholders
- Ensure accountability through an independent tribunal
- Set a benchmark for digital media excellence
- Fostered a culture of fact-based reporting
- Paved way for constructive government-media engagement
