The Director of Public Prosecution- DPP Mike Chibita has
described the level of journalism in the country as narrow and lacking research.
Chibita was on Thursday speaking at a training of journalists at Fairway
hotel organized by Strengthening Uganda’s Anti-corruption Response (SUGAR) on
reporting on corruption.
According to Chibita, journalists are replicating statements from
court, and many have relied on statements from the office of the DPP, instead
of independently verifying and sourcing for news stories creatively. He also said the media is not doing enough investigative stories, and are poor at research.
Chibita also says that instead of being whistle blowers, journalists have lost interest in very important
news stories that could help the country.
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The Spokesperson Inspectorate of Government-IGG Munira Ali says
some journalists have been very unprofessional. She says that they don't seek clarifications and many of playing the role of judicial officers.
Munira says journalists should stick to their code of conducts, do a lot of
research and engage in writing stories that will impact on people’s
lives.
