Journalism ethics and the emerging new media culture of radio talk shows and public debates (Ekimeeza) in Uganda

Bibliographic Data

ID7477706
AuthorsLinda Goretti Nassanga (Makerere University, Uganda,, corresponding author)
Year2008
Volume9
Issue5
Pages646-663
Publication date2008-08-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournalism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1464-8849 • E-ISSN: 1741-3001
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1464884908094163
OpenAlexW2121317511
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited1

The article examines the rationale for journalism ethics and discusses challenges in professionalizing journalism, with particular reference to conditions in the developing countries. The article explores how an effective media regulatory body can be constituted to serve the interests of the various stakeholders. Looking at Uganda's ethical code, the major interest from the public has been on the provisions restricting media practice and the article discusses issues regarding the implementation of the code, within the context of the new media culture of Ekimeeza (Radio Talk Shows and Public Debates). In conclusion, some suggestions are given on the way forward to ensure that ethical codes are not thrown overboard in the media on the pretext that they apply to journalists only. Among the suggestions discussed are media education and media literacy, which would enhance the public's participation and enable them to benefit from the Ekimeeza

Citizen media · Context (archaeology · Ethical code · Journalism · Media ethics · Media literacy · Media studies · Political science · Pretext · Public interest · Public relations · Sociology · Media Studies and Communication · Law