News
World Press Freedom Day
Press Freedom in Uganda Shrinking
On occasion of the World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May 2012 the Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF) in cooperation with KAS invited media practitioners to discuss challenges for the media in Uganda. Among the presenters was Prof. Paul Voakes from the University of Colorado.
Training Series on Good Governance and Accountability Concluded in Soroti
The series of training workshops conducted by KAS and ACFODE under the EU-supported project “Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability” has recently been concluded with two training workshops for local councillors and civil society actors in Soroti district.
German Members of Parliament visit the KAS office
On 2nd April 2012 several Members of the German Bundestag visited the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Kampala for a briefing about the political situation in Uganda and the work of the political foundations in the country. The German MPs were part of a delegation around the President of the German Bundestag and vice chairman of KAS, Prof. Norbert Lammert, which attended the 126th meeting of the Interparliamentary Union (IPU) that took place in Kampala from 31st March to 5th of April.
Kisoro District Councilors and CSO Representatives trained on Good Governance and Accountability
The training series under the EU-supported project "Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability" continued in the district of Kisoro, led by a team of the cooperation partner ACFODE.
EU Project
Civil Society and District Councillors Train in Kiboga District
The second round of training workshops for local government leaders and civil society actors has taken place in Kiboga district. Implemented by KAS and ACFODE the activities are part of the EU funded project: Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability.
EU Project
Training Activities Start in the Districts
The first of a series of training workshops for local councillors and civil society actors has started in Masaka district. Being implemented under the EU supported project the activities will take place in 11 districts across the four major regions of Uganda.
EU-supported Project
Civic Education Toolkit Launched
The "Civic Education Toolkit" produced by KAS in cooperation with ACFODE under the "Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability" has been presented to the public. The solemn launch ceremony was presided over by Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu, Chairman of the Ugandan Electoral Commission.
Reality Check IV
Multiparty Politics in Uganda
In a solemn ceremony at Makerere University KAS has launched the publication “Reality Check: Multiparty Politics in Uganda”. The book is authored by renowned political scientist Assoc. Prof. Yasin Olum and presents an assessment of the development, challenges and prospects of multiparty politics in Uganda.
IYOP Launch
Interparty Youth Platform Launched
Seven major political party youth wings in Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the Interparty Youth Platform. This followed several months of discussions and consultations in process supported by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
Media and Corruption
Second "Uganda Media Review" Published by UMDF
With support from KAS the Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF) has published the second issue of the "Uganda Media Review". This year the journal focusses particularly on the topic "Media and Corruption".
