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NXT-GEN JOURNALIST FELLOWSHIP

INAUGURAL SEMINAR

The Next Gen Journalist Fellowship Program is an aggressive multimedia journalism training program awarded to the best 25 students from the Inter-University Media Challenge, a practical reporting competition in 12 universities in Uganda.

Discussion

THE POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYSIS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN UGANDA

The discussion is meant to identify the political economy drivers that support or obstruct positive change leading to the attainment of effective youth participation while examining the interests, incentives and decision logic of these change drivers

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SOUTH SUDANESE CSOs ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON THE UPCOMING SECOND IGAD HLRF

CSOs will in the roundtable develop a communiqué and position proposals on both governance structures and security sector reform to inform and influencing the outcome of IGAD high level revitalization forum.

Workshop

YOUNG AND EMERGING LEADERS GRADUATION SEMINAR

Living Your Legacy

At the heart of what we want participants to achieve from this seminar is to connect their ideas and visions to individual action and to embrace the concept of servant leadership: the idea of submitting one’s self to the betterment of society.

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2017 Media Challenge Awards

#MediaAwardsUG

A special occasion to recognize and award best Ugandan upcoming journalist and those who have excelled in the field over the past years.

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THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN ACHIEVING DURABLE PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN SOUTH SUDAN

This roundtable discussion aims to bring together civil society actors from a range of groups to discuss and reflect avenues for reconciliation and peace in South Sudan. Furthermore, the roundtable aims to build networks among CSOs.

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#WomenInMediaUG Dec2017 Session

Taking Stock of Women’s Constructive Engagement in the Media

The purpose of this dialogue - the fourth to be held - is to supplement on the already on-going debate and to continue the conversations that often arise in response from media decision makers

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THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN UGANDA

The discussion seeks to provide a platform for discussion where experts on environmental management can exchange their ideas on how to make policies and enforce the implementation of best practices surrounding sustainable management of solid waste.

Symposium

PRIVATE SECTOR FORUM

Energy for Green growth – scaling up off-grid and energy efficient solutions

This meeting is aimed at raising awareness of, and building momentum for action towards energy for green growth in Uganda, with a focus on options for energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy.

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2017 Media Challenge Expo

Defining the role of Women in Media

The Expo is a 3 day media exhibition bringing the Ugandan media fraternity together to celebrate excellence in media in Uganda and provide opportunities for media students to engage with professionals in the field.

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Exploring community-based approaches to addressing cattle rustling in Karamoja region.

While there is still much work to be done in addressing the underlying causes of cattle rustling in the Karamoja region, community-based approaches offer a promising way forward that emphasises the importance of local engagement and participation.

Perspectives from Grassroots Migration Agenda Dialogues in Jinja, Pallisa and Manafwa districts.

The externalization of labor to the Middle East has been a common practice for decades, but why, when and how migration takes place is what is of fundamental concern. KAS Uganda conducted grassroots dialogues on the topic within three districts. Here are some bottom-up viewpoints.

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda Thomas Tayebwa as guest

Prospects for cooperation with the East African country

From March 27 to 31, we hosted a delegation of parliamentarians from Uganda. The main purpose of this delegation trip was a joint exchange, among other things on joint cooperation between the EU and Uganda.

Peacebuilding Lessons for South Sudan from Northern Uganda

Yei-Okere Peacebuilding Initiative

Drawing a parallel between Okere, a small community that found itself in the wrath of war and civil strife for over three decades and now trying to rebuild itself, and Yei which is currently in the storm of such challenges, we thought it worthwhile as KAS, YAMORA, and Okere City to exchange lessons, networks, and strategies for advocacy, organizing and lobbying with local leaders in Yei, South Sudan.

Refugee Welfare Councils (RWCs) as Spaces for Political Participation of refugees in Uganda

Refugee Welfare Councils

While the official intention had been to bring together refugees and nationals to foster refugee and host community relations, RWCs have now emerged as important instruments for improving service delivery, facilitating community organizing, strengthening identity, and driving political participation among refugees in Uganda.

An Overview of Uganda’s Migration Profile

Public Dialogue at Makerere University

On Wednesday 7th December we set out to Makerere University for a public dialogue on the state of migration in Uganda. A youth engagement, we hoped to provide more information, correct misconceptions, and inspire their scholarly pursuits. Most curious about Karamoja and the increasing presence of homeless Karamajongs on the streets around them, critical about the government’s capacity to meet the refugee policy’s demands, the 174 students we met up with were an intelligent and challenging crowd for our panelists. The panelists included; Edgar Mwine, an Huduma fellow, and Migration Expert, Sheila Nsekanabo, a researcher at the Centre for Multilateral Affairs, Natasha Hadijjah Sebunya, an Artist and Writer, Lomilou Lucious, a Programme Manager at Mercy Corps, and Ian Katusiime, a journalist at the Independent Magazine. The public dialogue was moderated by Ojok Okello, the founder, and CEO of Okere City.

Musings on Emigration in Uganda at the Kampala Geopolitics Conference

Emigration in Uganda

One of the topics that were discussed at the 2022 Kampala Geopolitics Conference focused on understanding the emigration trends in Uganda. It was moderated by Ojok Okello, the founder of Okere City. He was joined by: Frank Nuwagaba, a Migration Officer at the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs; Agnes Igoye, a migration expert from IGAD; Barbara Maureen, an investigative journalist at the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ); and Mutyaba Michael, a scholar, and researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

“We Know Better How to Tackle Cattle Rustling” - Abim Residents

Grassroots Migration Agenda

Alongside our partners GAIN-Uganda and ADYOFU, KAS on Thursday 21st October 2022 implemented its grassroots migration agenda meeting with the Ethur, the residents of the Abim district located in the Karamoja sub-region to discuss how to tackle cattle rustling, a vice that has riddled progress in the sub-region for decades.

The Portrait of Migration in the Northern Uganda City of Lira

Alongside our partners GAIN-Uganda and the Lira NGO Forum, KAS on Friday 22nd October 2022 implemented its grassroots migration agenda.

However one sees it, the migration portrait in Lira City is a mixed one, punctuated with many challenges as well as opportunities. How to widen the base for opportunities and shrink the challenges is a question local politicians and communities have to answer! 

Self-Settled Urban Refugees in Kampala and Labor Market Dynamics

On 06th October 2022 at the MCI Media Hub, we convened a discussion together with the African Centre for Trade and Development (ACTADE) to explore pathways and opportunities towards integrating urban refugees and migrants into Uganda’s labor market.

The event attracted 28 participants that included urban refugees and migrants (main participants), academia, International agencies, civil society (working with migrants and refugees), and the private sector. Organizations and companies that attended included Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), IOM, Refugee Law Project, Refugee Talent Group, Vision Fund, Opportunity Bank, Young African Refugees for Integrated Development (YARID), International Refugee Rights Initiative (IRRI), among others.