Ten Nation Media Group-Uganda (NMG-U) journalists scooped awards at the 2024 Uganda National Journalism Awards organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (Acme).
The journalists were; Benjamin Jumbe, winner in the Traditions and Culture reporting category; Dorothy Nagitta, winner in the Education reporting category; Julius Barigaba, winner in Public Works and Infrastructure reporting category; Christopher P. Kayonga, winner in the Justice, Law and Order reporting category (who tied with Ibrahim Ruhweza of New Vision) and Esther Oluka, winner in the Public Accountability reporting category (who tied with Daniel Lutaaya, of News 24/7). Oluka was also recognised as the Inspiring Female Journalist of the year.
Others were Paul Murungi, winner in the Science and Technology reporting category; Ismail Musa Ladu, winner in the Business, Economy and Finance reporting category; and Samuel Ssebuliba, winner in the Health Reporting category. Damali Mukhaye and Barbara Nalweyiso were runners-up in the Education and Community reporting categories respectively.
The journalists work under the NMG-Uganda brands that include Daily Monitor, NTV-Uganda, The East African and Spark TV. The winners received awards and a prize of Shs1m while the runners-up received a certificate of recognition and a prize of Shs500,000.
Ms Susan Nsibirwa, the NMG-U Managing Director, also received an appreciation award for successful stewardship as the Acme board chairperson from 2020 to January 2024.
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