On September 19th 2022, Ultimate Media Consult sent out a call for journalists to apply for a multimedia journalism and digital skills training. The trainings happening in Hoima City from October 23rd-28th 2022 and Mbale City from November 27th- December 2nd 2022 are supported by the U.S Mission in Uganda.

Selection process of journalists

We received 160 applications from journalists from different media houses across Uganda. After a transparent review process by a panel from the Ultimate Media Consult team, 30 journalists were selected for the training in Hoima City and 30 journalists for the training in Mbale City.

Journalists selected for training in Hoima City. October 23rd-28th 2022

  1. Dorothy Nyambubi                      Spice Media Services
  2. Catherine Namugerwa                BBS TEREFAYINA
  3. Ojok Santo                                     Monitor Publication Limited
  4. Kagenda Edward                          Voice of Toro
  5. Patricia Namutebi                        Peace Journalism Uganda
  6. Kei Emmanuel Duku                   Radio Pacis, 104.8 FM, Moyo District
  7. Wobusobozi Eddy                        Kings broadcasting services (93.6 fm)
  8. Ajok Flavia                                     Spice Media Services
  9. Ainebyoona Jill                             Vision Group
  10. Jimmy Krapf Olot                         Radio Qfm
  11. Ambrose Niwagaba Katoto        Tv West
  12. Patrick Uma                                  Chimp Reports/ Gangwa News
  13. Joshua Ahabyona Bacwa            Jubilee Radio Fort Portal Catholic Diocese
  14. Nagudi Fatumah                          Bukedde TV and Radio-Vision Group
  15. Ssebulime Richard                      Scooper News
  16. Achomo Proscovia                       Radio Pacis Gulu
  17. Akullu Lydia Felly                        The Daily Monitor Publications
  18. David Okema                                Vision Group (Wan Luo Tv/Radio Rupiny/New Vision)
  19. Steven Denis Matege                  New Vision
  20. Matovu Muhamadi                      Nile Post (Next Media)
  21. Lydia Labanya                              New Vision
  22. Kyaiswa Moses                             Kagadi broadcasting services 93.0KBS FM.
  23. Hannington Tumuhimbise        TV West
  24. Patra Kebisembo Kirungi           Kabarole Research and Resource Center KRC 102 FM
  25. Omony Denis                                Mega FM/Kazi-Njema
  26. Victoria Nampala Bugembe      New Vision
  27. Davis Buyondo                             Insight Post, Uganda
  28. Zam Nakityo                                 Mantie Media Links Ltd
  29. Priscillar Nyamahunge               The Albertine Journal
  30. Birungi Harriet                             Radio West

Journalists selected for training in Mbale City. November 27th-02nd December 2022

  1. Okello Jesus Ojara                      89.5 Speak FM
  2. Nancy Atim Lapul                      94.3 QFm and Lango Women Media Association .
  3. Melanie Aanyu                            95 Time Fm
  4. Justine Ecakara                          97.0 Delta FM Radio
  5. Ambrose Okai                             Arua Diocese Media Centre (Radio Pacis Gulu)
  6. Inyakuni Kennedy                      Arua Diocese media centre (Radio Pacis Moyo)
  7. Nakato Annet                              City FM 96
  8. Tausi Nakato                               Daily Monitor
  9. Akullo Charity                             Daily Monitor Publications Ltd Lira Bureau
  10. Arajabu Wampula                      DaParrot Online Media Ltd
  11. Okullo Abel                                  Dokolo FM
  12. Enuru Eddy
  13. Joe Wacha                                    Etoil A Karamoja
  14. Akaki Edward                              Karamoja News
  15. Nakhokho Rashid Matselele    MTA INTERNATIONAL AFRICA, UGANDA
  16. David William Okiria                Newvision (Vision Group)
  17. Nelson Omoya                            NTV Uganda
  18. Sharon Kyatusiimire                 Prime News
  19. Patrick Ebong                             Radio Unity 97.7 Fm and Nation Media Group
  20. Leah Rose Iyolu                          Etop Radio
  21. Joseph Omollo Okapesi            The Daily Monitor Publications
  22. Wetsetse Faith                            The Northern Daily(TND)
  23. Awor Isabella Olong                  TND News
  24. Akello Juliet                                TV East Soroti/Etop radio
  25. Namajja Eseza Elizabeth          Uganda Radio Network
  26. Amony Immaculate                   Uganda Radio Network -URN
  27. Kamyuka Keneth                        UG Sports
  28. Christine Itado                            Vision Group
  29. Nabakooza Sarah                        Vision Group
  30. Owiny Hope Ochero                  Etoil A Karamoja radio 92.7FM

Congratulations to all journalists that have been selected. You shall receive an official email from Ultimate Media Consult confirming your selection.