Ugandan groomed journalists or mass communication students this time round won’t have to worry about the surging unemployment syndrome affecting every Ugandan elite youth.
Speaking to the mass communication students at this year’s season 3 Inter-Institution Media Challenge Awards, Moses Watasa the Information commissioner Office of the Prime Minister assured students of how plans are underway at the Ministry of Information and National Guidance to recruit more information specialists; not only in the government sector but also in the private sector. So keep calm journalism students.
However he cautioned and advised students to kick start their careers as freelance journalists. Maybe they’ll be retained thereafter as permanents for their commendable works. This will also enable them acquire the desired experience to comfortably compete for jobs in sectors like government. Since such sectors want to only recruit people with contacts and experience in media houses.
A total of eight universities where represented at the challenge; Makerere University [MUK], Uganda Christian University [UCU], Islamic University In Uganda [IUIU], Multitech Business College [UMCAT], Ndejje University, Kampala University, Muteesa1 Royal University and Cavendish University.
Students were required to submit a news bulleting representing core elements of reporting, camera work, editing and news anchoring to a panel of judges. Other journalism categories like photography and print where inclusive of the challenge.
This year’s Inter Institutional Media Challenge was won by Uganda Christian University emerging with the best English team while UMCAT took that of best team Luganda. UCU scooped most awards at the challenge. Catch the full list here:
Best News Editorial Team – Uganda Christian University
Best Camera Crew – Makerere University
Best News Anchor English – Kemirembe Angella [Uganda Christian University]
Best News Anchor Luganda – Kataza Joshua [Ndejje University]
Overall News Reporter Luganda – Kyambade Steven UMCAT School of Journalism
Overall Best Reporter English – Tushabe Lillian [Uganda Christian University]
1st Runner Up Anchor Luganda – Segawa Moses [Muteesa 1 Royal University]
1st Runner Up Anchor English – Sembamala Douglas [Makerere University]
Best Sports Reporter Luganda – Kabasaka Joyce [Uganda Christian University]
Best Technology Reporter English – Mayombwe Stephen [Makerere University]
Best Technology Reporter Luganda – Herbert Mwesigwa [Ndejje University]
Best Business Reporter English – Lugero Julian [Uganda Christian University]
Best Business Reporter English – Lukwago Kulifu (Makerere University)
Best Entertainment Reporter English – Mugezi Hajara [Muteesa 1 Royal University]
Best Entertainment Reporter Luganda – Kyambadde Steven (UMCAT School of Journalism)
Best Environment Reporter English – Tumushabe Lillian [Uganda Christian University]
Best Environmental Reporter Luganda – Lukiiza David [Uganda Christian University]
Best Political Reporter English – Naggot Sarah [Uganda Christian University]
Best Political Reporter Luganda – Igara Steven [UMCAT School of Journalism]
Other Categories Included:
One Minute of Fame [Best Presenter] – Ankunda Olyvhills
Best Photography – Ssekasanvu. J. Serunkuma [Muteesa 1 Royal University]
1st Runner Up Photography – Martha Kagimba [Uganda Christian University]
2nd Runner Up Photography – Achwamu Ashley Brenda
Best Feature Story- Woes of a poor child, Kesimire Brenda [UMCAT School of Journalism]
1st Runner Up Feature Story – “Egg in Stones”, Bagala Peace Diane [Uganda Christian University]
2nd Runner Up Feature Story – “Life of the Economically Strained Children”, Namatovu Stella [Makerere University]
The challenge awards powered by NTV Uganda took place this Saturday at the president’s office parliament with prominent successful anchors on the judge bench.
Prominent journalists like Andrew Mwenda of The Independent, Baranga of Observer, Joyce Baagala, Nnaalongo Bukirwa, gorgeous Faridah Nakazibwe, Maurice Mugisha, and Brain Mulondo all of NTV, Joel Kamadi and Danny Kyaze were too at the event.
This year’s Inter Institutional Media challenge’s winner will have a partnership year with the Ugandan media house NTV Uganda.
