Asp Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, expressed gratitude towards the press for their instrumental role in sensitizing and mobilizing the community, despite encountering challenges in accessing information.
His remarks came during a press briefing today, preceding the upcoming World Press Day celebrations scheduled for May 3rd, 2024 held at Agaba Centre in Central Division of Kabale Municipality. The event, themed “The Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” will take place take place at the Kabale Main Stadium.
Maate highlighted the invaluable assistance provided by the press in various community policing programs, emphasizing their role in mobilizing and sensitizing the public against crime. He emphasized that such efforts significantly contribute to fostering a safer society.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of the press in promoting peace and harmony, Maate urged stakeholders and office bearers to maintain open communication with journalists to uphold a crime-free society.
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Job Namanya, Chairperson of the organizing committee for the World Press Day celebration, underscored the significance of the event in uniting and bonding the Kabale media fraternity. He emphasized that unity among journalists fosters prosperity and cooperation, serving as a catalyst for the growth of their association.
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Esther Ayebazibwe, Chairperson of the Kabale Media Practitioners Association, shed light on the upcoming launch of the association, which aims to encompass not only journalists but also individuals involved in journalism, media, and communication. Ayebazibwe emphasized the association’s focus on guiding practitioners towards professional practice and promoting research on societal issues.
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She extended an invitation to the public to attend the celebration and witness the launch of the association, emphasizing its potential to enhance journalism practices in the district and beyond.
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