In Uganda, radio isn't just entertainment—it's the backbone of
#localjournalism
. Community radio stations amplify grassroots voices, bridging the urban-rural divides and fostering democratic dialogue.
As we navigate the digital age, we recognize radio's crucial role in nurturing
The wait is finally over! Introducing the 2024 Media Challenge Fellows!
The Media Challenge Fellowship program is a practical, professional journalistic program that equips young journalists with skills through intensive training and mentorship.
#MediaFellowshipUg
Who else believes that journalism can make the world a better place? We could surprise you with some goodies😉
Solomon Sserwanjja does believe in our mantra and he has put the message clear at the
#MediaAlumniUg
.
Yayyyy! We got highlighted in the CNN African Voices.
Great things are happening at the Media-Challenge Initiative.
Tap on the link for exclusive video.
At the
#MediaFellowshipUg
today, Dr. Sam Kazibwe, a renown broadcast journalist and media expert shared key insights with our fellows on "Navigating the Future of Radio."
During the sharing, the
#nextgenjournalists
explored opportunities in the media and how best they can
Congratulations to our very own
@KisemboAntonio
on being selected as a
#BoundlessMentor2024
!🥳
Your dedication to journalism and media training is truly inspiring. As an award-winning multimedia journalist and one of the co-founders of Media Challenge Initiative , you're playing
📸 Meet
@RhonetAtwiine
, the Cranimer Mugerwa Award winner! 🏆 This prestigious award, sponsored by
@newvisionwire
, celebrates excellence in photojournalism.
We're proud that
@Makerere
recognized her outstanding talent and dedication at the
#MakMediaConvention23
. 📷🌟
Antonio, you're someone who touches a life and you change it, spreading joy to everyone you meet.
May the love and happiness you share with others return to you tenfold 😊
We wish you many more happy birthdays,
@AntonioKisembo
! 🥳
🎈 Last evening, our MCI staff decided to make our team lead's special day even more memorable with a surprise party!
🥳 This was to show our appreciation for
@MpindiAbaas
' leadership and wish them a fantastic birthday.
BIG NEWS! One of our 15
#contentcatalyst
creators,
@_Akello
, is launching her podcast, Popcorn Thoughts, this February 6th and we could not be more excited! Catch it on
@afripods
or wherever you stream podcasts.
The Content Catalyst program is supported by
@FrenchEmbassyUg
🥁 Introducing the content creators taking part in the Content Catalyst Program🎉
The
#ContentCatalyst23
program is all about turning ideas into reality and we could not be more excited to take this journey alongside each one of them!
🎬 Lights, camera, birthday extravaganza! 🥳
Sending a reel of birthday wishes to our phenomenal Production Officer Mugagga Mark Charles aka
@SwizzMark
!
Here's to another year of cinematic excellence & unforgettable memories. 🌟🎂
Breaking the ice before the grand
#MediaAwardsUg
moment!
Our CEO's dance moves before he made it to the stage was truly filled with surprises and excitement.
Who said CEOs can't groove? 😄🎉
Congrats 🎉
@KimuliKigozi
and Sarah on your wedding day!
May this special moment mark the beginning of a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and cherished memories.
#Sarah4Ivan
Yesterday, we were honoured to have an exclusive interview with the
@MinofHealthUG
Minister Dr.
@JaneRuth_Aceng
in our
#MCIMediaVan
as part of our podcast series.
She officially opened the 11th
#AfSBTUg2024
Congress at the Munyonyo Convention Center.
🎙️ Let's give a round of applause to our hosts, the amazing
@TraceyKansiime
and
@JosephElshaddai
!
Their expertise and magnetic personalities will light up the stage at the 2023
#MediaExpoUg
.
Get set for an incredible journey with these two leading the way! 👏
Congratulations to all the trainees of the Migration, Demography, and SDGs training ! 🎉
Your dedication and hard work paid off, and you've acquired valuable knowledge in these vital areas.
What an incredible journey it has been at the 2023 National Newsroom Contest❗️
We're immensely grateful to all the
#nextgenjournalists
, our panel of judges & esteemed partners who made
#MCIMobileNewsroom
a success.
Week 1 of the
#MediaFellowshipUg
saw intense training for the Media Challenge Fellows including sessions on multimedia storytelling, democracy, journalism principles, story sourcing, pitching, teamwork, goalsetting, and so much more.
Excited for what Week 2 has for us in store!
Congrats 🎉
@MpindiAbaas
on being awarded the 2023
#AfricanVisionaryFellowship
!
This is a testament to your commitment to driving positive change & making a difference in the industry.
We can't wait to see the impact you'll make with the knowledge gained from the experience.
Happy Birthday 🎉 Muwonge Silas !
As our Communications Officer, your ability to convey MCI's vision with clarity and impact is unparalleled. Your strategic thinking, dedication, creativity, attention to detail, and passion for effective communication make you truly exceptional.
📲 | For citizen journalists and mobile journalists (read
#MOJO
) ,
@ndtv
's
@umashankarsingh
should inspire you to keep filming , editing and producing news content with your smartphone
👏🏽👏🏽
NDTV's
@umashankarsingh
shares tips on braving the streets (and helicopters) to cover rallies with just your mobile phone in the midst of a global pandemic
#MOJO
🎉 Congrats to our
#ContentCatalyst23
graduates !
It was an incredibly proud moment as our Content Catalyst Program graduates walked across the stage to receive their well-deserved certificates.
The program is in partnership with the
@FrenchEmbassyUg
.
"As a student, I went to a media house seeking an internship placement, but I was turned away by the security personnel. Starting MCI, we wanted to make sure no other aspiring journalist experiences such,"
@MpindiAbaas
, our Team Lead, said during a spotlight event
🎉 Hats off to our
#MediaFellowshipUg
fellows for successfully completing their journey at
@Makerere
! Your achievements are truly inspiring.🎓
Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!
#Mak74thGrad
🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible hosts Joshua Caleb &
@TraceyKansiime
for making our
#MediaAwardsUG
shine!
Your charm, wit, and grace lit up the stage and kept the energy high throughout the evening. 🎤🌟
We were pleased to host the Managing Director,
@dw_akademie
at the
@mcimediahub
earlier this morning.
@CvN13355
met and interracted with the MCI community, and had an enriching conversation with the Media Challenge 2024 fellows. We loved having you Mr Nahmen. Come again!
Wherever it is, and however far you may travel from it.
There's no place like home.
Our founders are happy to be back to where the MCI journey started more than 10 years ago.
#MCIMobileNewsroom
Hats off to
@kansiimejiucy1
! 🎓
Your graduation from
@cardiffmet
marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Wishing you all the success & happiness as you embark on this next adventure.
With 7 episodes and 1,800 listeners in 6 months,
@akellosworld
's first season of Popcorn Thoughts podcast is now available on
@afripods
.
Watch highlights of her grand finale live recording episode at .
The
#ContentCatalyst23
program is in partnership with
🎉 Happy Birthday to our incredible General Manager,
@KakoozaSymon
! 🎂🥳
Your leadership shines bright, guiding us with wisdom, dedication, and vision. 🌟 Your commitment to excellence inspires us all.
Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter & all the success you deserve🎈
Yayyy!
Special congratulations to our very own Head of Training
@KisemboAntonio
upon the attainment of Degree of Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication at the
#Mak71stGrad
.
We have always believed in you!
Dear
@ConstanceIchuma
and everyone who has shared their experience.
Thank you for sharing. We have been thinking about you all. Here are our thoughts and suggestions.
We are in this together!
Our wishes for you on your birthday BK, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday & always.
Happy birthday 🎉
@bukenya_ephraim
!
Happy Birthday 🎉
@KisemboAntonio
!
Your dedication to continuous skilling and professional growth of the
#nextgenjournalists
inspires us all. Thank you for creating an environment where curiosity thrives and knowledge expands.
Thank you for championing continuous education and
Tonight
#MediaFellowshipUg
alumni from different media spaces are back home to share with our 2024 fellows their success stories.🥳
The alumni appreciated how their time at the Fellowship helped in shaping their careers.
#MediaAlumniUg
🔍 Are you a pro at managing people & processes? We want you!
We're on the lookout for a dedicated Human Resource Officer to champion our team's success. If you're passionate about creating a positive workplace and driving HR initiatives, apply now 🔗!
🎥 You've arrived at the epicenter of media excellence,
@mcimediahub
!
Our guests have checked in & immersed themselves in a world of creativity at the
#MediaExpoUg
.
Get ready to be inspired! 🎉
We have our
#MediaLiteracyHackathon
winners!
@MnarrativesA
🤝Factcheck Podcast
Congratulations to the brilliant minds who developed groundbreaking solutions for fact-checking and identifying misinformation in the media.
This program is in partnership with
@usmissionuganda
and
Our team lead
@MpindiAbaas
is blown away by the amazing art piece on display at the
#Tusome
#Art4Change
exhibition.
This is how incredible art can evoke such a range of emotions. We highly recommend you to check out the art piece at JollyLand School, Kakiri !
The
🚀 Starting the week with a bang at the Content Catalyst Program training!🎉
The excitement is palpable - stay tuned for some incredible content insights! 😃✨
#ContentCatalyst23
🎉🎂 Wishing our team lead Abaas Mpindi (
@MpindiAbaas
) the happiest of birthdays!
🎈 May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that bring you happiness. 🥳
Cheers to another amazing year ahead! 🥂🎁
🎈 Last evening, our MCI staff decided to make our team lead's special day even more memorable with a surprise party!
🥳 This was to show our appreciation for
@MpindiAbaas
' leadership and wish them a fantastic birthday.
🎈 Hip, hip, hooray! It's time to celebrate Faith Nyakato's birthday! 🎂
Wishing you a day as awesome as you are. Your contributions to the
#MCIProduction
team are invaluable. Here's to another year of success and happiness. 🎉
We send you all the
#MCILove
💙
"The only protection and capital you have as a journalist is credibility"
@CvN13355
Some of the gems dropped earlier this week by Carsten Von Nahmen, Managing Director,
@dw_akademie
when he paid a courtesy visit to
@mcimediahub
.