Welcome!! This podcast episode was recorded from our recent Twitter Space discussion on "Press Freedom and its Role in Building Our Democracy." In this episode, we delve into the critical issues surrounding press freedom in Uganda, especially in light of the recent incident in Lwengo District - Greater Masaka region where journalists were assaulted by Bobi Wine's bodyguards on May 18, 2024.
Join us as we discuss the various allegations, including accusations that Masaka journalists have been biased towards one of the candidates. Our goal is to uncover the facts and provide context to this incident, exploring its implications as we approach the upcoming elections in 2026.
Tune in to understand the importance of press freedom in fostering a robust democracy and the challenges journalists face in ensuring fair and accurate reporting.
Twitter Space details:
Host:
Solomon Serwanjja
Panelists:
Rober Sempala
Jan Ajwang
Farish Magembe
Culton Scovia Nakamya
Date:
29th May 2024 from 5 to 8pm
Chapters:
00:00 Intro by Solomon
3:20 Rober Sempala submissions
7:16 Farish Magembe's views
19:20 Culton Scovia Nakamya's views
30:26 Jan Ajwang's take on this
40:25 What's its impact? *Farish