As the novel coronavirus infections surge at a 17% infection rate according to Ministry of Health, the media fraternity has its own increasingly getting infected and sadly lost in the 626 Covid-19 deaths registered so far in Uganda. These cut across various newsrooms.
“Everyone in this room or listening outside it knows we are in a crisis of implementation, promotion and protection. And in crisis, we may be forgiven for considering the thought that these laws mean little in the face of the attacks on free expression that have increased in recent years.” says Mercy Munduru, Program Manager, Democratic Governance, ActionAid
As UMWA, we wish you a merry Christmas celebration with you and your beloved. May our savior king be a spark in your heartily wishes, new year and bless all your 2021 efforts.
