Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 | By
The National Association of Professional Environmentalists, NAPE and Community Green Radio organized a media workshop on media compliance ahead of the general elections in Uganda. The workshop was held in partnership with Friends of Zoka ,Solidarity Uganda and NUMEC and was held under the theme “More strategic use of various forms of media and communication channels during the 2026 general elections in Uganda ;media compliance requirements. “
The aim of the workshop was to equip media practitioners with knowledge on media compliance requirements, particularly for the 2026 elections in Uganda.
The workshop took place on December 30th, 2025, at Atkon Hotel Kiboga central Uganda where media practitioners from various media houses, such as Community Green Radio, Kazi- Njema, FOZ, and Friends of Zoka NUMEC among others attended.
John Kibego, one of the facilitators and a media practitioner at Kazzi -Njema, urged media practitioners to observe and respect media laws.
Mr. Kibego highlighted key legal media considerations such as accuracy and verification, defamation and libel, hate speech and incitement, copyright and intellectual property, advising journalists to prioritize these aspects, particularly during the upcoming elections.
He urged them to be alert and cautious in their work, emphasizing the importance of fairness and balance while reporting and presenting.
Kagali Henry, the the Kiboga Town Council Chairperson, who officiated as chief guest, thanked NAPE for organizing the workshop in partnership with other organizations.
Kagali urged media practitioners to observe and respect the rules set by the government for their own benefit, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections.
The media workshop concluded with a tour of Community Green Radio where practitioners from various media houses visited the radio station.
STORY COMPILED BY JOANNE NTEZA
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