The minister of General Duties in the Prime Minister’s office, Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, has commended the Department of Journalism andCommunication at Makerere University for maintaining quality training. While speaking as the Chief Guest at the Annual Media Convention held at the institution’s main hall on 30th November 2017, Minister Okurut said she took part in drafting the first syllabus for the Department, and was happy her efforts yielded fruit.
The Deputy Principal of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Josephine Ahikire has advised journalists to demand for a safe working environment.
Speaking at the closure of a two-day workshop on safety and security of journalists last week, Prof. Ahikire said society is relying on journalists to make sources of violence accountable.
