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In Uganda men have dominated the sports media landscape, representing approximately 75 to 85% of sports journalists, with women making up only 15 to 25%. Aheebwa highlights that sports journalism is “traditionally seen as a male domain” in Uganda, which has limited women’s entry and growth in this field. Female reporters often cover less prominent sports and have fewer opportunities to headline major events or gain editorial leadership roles.
According to the research, a significant number of students are unable to consistently access all required online materials or participate fully in virtual sessions due to unreliable internet and high data tariffs. One final-year student explained, “I have to wait until late at night for cheaper data bundles, but by then I am too tired to concentrate on the recorded lectures. Sometimes, I miss quizzes because the network is poor.”
Wessali encouraged students to begin putting their skills to use as early as possible instead of waiting to feel ‘ready’.
Doom and Naysayers have a dim view of the future of the Press in this digital age of social media. Not so to Majanga Patrick the leader of the St. Joseph Naggalama press club. The student explains that the press has its inalienable right in any community. It is a watch dog keeping authority in check, it offers opportunity to speak out and publicizes issues of society
Maractho said the revised curriculum was influenced by discussions on “what kind of journalists and communication professionals we want to prepare.”
Uganda Christian University (UCU) came alive from June 10th to 16th, 2024, with the vibrant celebrations of the annual International Students Week
Jovia Nakagolo broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with an early strike to place the UCU Lady Cardinals in the driving seat.
“As for me and my household, we shall serve the Lord” while for Anglicans chose “Conforming to the Truth of God’s Word and not the patterns of the World” as their theme.
The Perfect Lie is a class project short film that depicts a student’s carefully curated perfect online persona and social media validation life crumbling, leading her to confront the harsh reality of self-acceptance.
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