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Artificial intelligence adoption and journalistic practices: a case study of Nation Media Group-Uganda (Daily Monitor)
Full text linkLike many other technologies before it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media has presented both opportunities and challenges for the industry. One of the opportunities it presents is that it could make the journalists more efficient and productive in their practices such as gathering stories, editing them and distributing them to the public. However, bias, finances, ignorance have kept the media from completely embracing it and only use it for particular purposes. Nation Media Group-Uganda (NMG-U) is one of the companies that has adopted the use of AI, although not officially. The company has been using AI since 2016 but recently began emphasizing the use of particular AI tools to the journalists. This study analysed how journalists at the Daily Monitor newspaper, a subsidiary of the NMG-U, have incorporated AI into their work. The study used qualitative approach and a descriptive case study design to understand how AI impacts journalistic practices. The research used interviews to understand the impact of AI on journalistic practices at the Daily Monitor. It applied the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which explains why people choose certain technologies.The study focused on journalists (reporters and editors) at Kampala’s Daily Monitor newspaper head offices in Kampala. It focused on the period from 2022 to 2023 when managers emphasized the use of AI at the company. The study found that AI’s adoption at the Daily Monitor is a work in progress. While it has helped streamline repetitive tasks and improved productivity, concerns about overreliance, job loss, and ethical issues remain. The study concludes that for AI to reach its full potential in Ugandan journalism, companies need to address these challenges through better training, investment in tools, and clear policies
The impact of layoffs on journalists who remain employed by media organisations in Kenya
Full text linkThe digital revolution in Kenya has caused a mass migration of audiences from traditional to digital media platforms, leading to record drops in legacy media revenues and profits. To cope with the continued shrinking of revenues, legacy media entities in Kenya frequently implement workforce reductions. In mid-2024, Kenya’s two largest media companies, NMG and SG, announced hundreds of job cuts, marking one of the biggest downsizings in the history of the country’s media industry. The move of one of the country’s biggest newspapers, People Daily, to a fully online publication in November 2024 could also signal more job cuts. However, the implementation of layoffs by Kenyan media organisations is often done to the detriment of journalists, including those who lose their jobs and those who remain in newsrooms post-layoffs. This study employed a qualitative approach and in-depth interviews with Kenyan journalists who have survived layoffs and two key respondents representing collective media organisations to understand the issues layoff survivors face in newsrooms - from more intense workloads to heightened job insecurity, survivor’s guilt, and shift in career goals. The study also examined the coping mechanisms these journalists adopt to deal with difficulties caused by layoffs and the extent of support they receive from their employers and collective journalism organisations. This research will ideally enhance awareness of the challenges journalists who remain in newsrooms experience post-layoffs. This knowledge is also anticipated to guide media employers, policymakers, collective media associations, and other stakeholders in providing better interventions and support services to layoff survivors
Media coverage of the closure of the Rwanda-Uganda border in the period 2019-2022.
Full text linkThe media plays an important role in shaping diplomatic relations and influencing state actions. However, there is limited understanding of media coverage of the closures of the Rwanda-Uganda border. This study sought to investigate media coverage of the closure of the Rwanda-Uganda border closure in the period 2019-2022. It applied Critical Discourse Analysis and Framing Theory as its theoretical framework. Through content analysis of the media coverage from this period and in-depth interviews with journalists from the Daily Monitor in Uganda and the New Times in Rwanda, the study investigated how each newspaper created narratives. The study found that while both newspapers employed similar frames, including diplomatic crises, political tensions, economic consequences, and security threats, their reportage diverged based on the political and institutional contexts of the reporters and media ownership of their entities. The New Times highlighted security threats consistent with Rwanda’s national narrative, while the Daily Monitor emphasized economic consequences and political tensions aligned with Uganda’s position in regional economic development. Coverage from both newspapers displayed imbalances, favoring the perspectives of their respective countries. Nevertheless, journalists made efforts to maintain editorial independence and used media diplomacy to influence the resolution of the crisis. This study provides significant insights into the relationship between journalistic practices, media ownership, and national interests in media coverage of international crises. It emphasizes the critical role of the media in shaping public discourse and mediating tensions through constructing narratives and framing. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of media practices during international conflicts and journalists’ vital, though delicate balancing act of maintaining editorial independence and integrity against the push and pull of external pressures from other actors in politics, business, and national institutions
COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and behaviors among pregnant women in Nairobi, Kenya with diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds
No full textIntroduction Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe manifestations of COVID-19, resulting in ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and death compared to non-pregnant women. COVID-19 vaccines were approved for use in pregnant women in early 2022 by the World Health Organization, but permissive policies toward vaccine women differed by country. As education has been associated with vaccine uptake, this study sought to examine the association between socio-economic or educational status and vaccination behaviors, including reasons for vaccination or non-vaccination among pregnant women seeking health care services in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods This study administered a survey to pregnant women at the two referral hospitals in Nairobi: Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) and Pumwani Maternity Hospital (PMH). Results A total of 400 women took the survey. Pregnant women with college level education were more likely to have been vaccinated for COVID-19 compared to pregnant women without a college education. Women registered or visiting for pregnancy and delivery care from AKUH Kenya were also more likely to be vaccinated compared to women receiving care from PMH. Despite this difference in COVID-19 vaccine uptake, women from both the hospitals had similar reasons for receiving or refusing a COVID-19 vaccine. a Our findings align with previous studies that have showed that education status correlates positively with COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women. Discussion To improve maternal vaccination acceptance, education status can be used as a way to segment audiences to inform messaging and other demand generation efforts
Employee engagement in rebranding
Full text linkCorporate rebranding involves redefining an organization’s mission, vision, and values beyond changes to logos or taglines. Its success depends on active employee engagement, as employees play a critical role as brand ambassadors. The rebranding of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), formerly the National AIDS Control Council (NACC), illustrates the complexities of a government organization undergoing a strategic shift. The NSDCC expanded its focus from HIV control to addressing multiple syndemic diseases and related health factors. This study investigates employee engagement during rebranding the National AIDS Control Council (NACC) to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC). This transition expanded the organization’s mandate beyond HIV and AIDS to encompass other syndemics. The transition presented challenges in aligning internal stakeholders with the new brand identity. Thus, the objectives of this study were to: - (i) examine the employee engagement strategies implemented by NSDCC during the rebranding process, (ii) describe the lessons learned in NSDCC employee engagement during the rebranding process, and (iii) propose solutions to enhance employee engagement during corporate organization rebranding. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, data were collected through a census survey of 244 employees and key informant interviews, analyzed via Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and thematic analysis techniques. Quantitative data was presented as tables, pie charts, graphs, and percentages, while qualitative data included themes and verbatims. Findings revealed that while over 70% of employees were aware of the rebranding process, gaps in inclusivity and engagement were evident, with many employees preferring more interactive approaches and feeling excluded from decision-making. Key lessons emphasized the importance of clear communication, leadership visibility, and employee involvement as critical success factors. Despite some positive outcomes, such as improved collaboration and understanding of NSDCC’s expanded role, resource constraints and inconsistent communication limited overall effectiveness. The study underscores the need for more inclusive, participatory, and consistent engagement mechanisms, recommending strategies such as enhanced communication channels, leadership involvement, and regular evaluations to foster stronger employee alignment and satisfaction during organizational transition
Embracing digital disruption in Tanzania: insights from Mwananchi Communications Ltd\u27s print-to-digital multimedia journey
Full text linkThis capstone study investigates the profound impact of digital transformation on print media, employing Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) in Tanzania as a case study, elucidating the intricate fusion of cultural transformation and strategic shifts in response to this disruption. With an in-depth exploration of theoretical frameworks like Networked Communication Theory and Media Convergence Theory, this study underscores the evolution of MCL\u27s culture and the paradigm shift in the mindset of its staff and readers since the company\u27s strategic embrace of multimedia strategies. MCL\u27s transformative journey, characterized by the adoption of innovative multimedia platforms, including a website, paywall approaches, subscription models, live streaming via social media, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X spaces (formerly Twitter space), e - Gazette app, and e-paper app connected to the broader Nation Media Group (NMG), is examined in detail. Central to the findings is the meticulous convergence and diversification of these platforms, along with strategic alliances forged with stakeholders like Vodacom for the e-gazette app, fostering enhanced reader engagement and revenue streams. The cultural transformation within MCL and an agile shift in staff mindset underscores a resolute commitment to adapt and innovate in the dynamic digital sphere. Moreover, the study identifies the successful implementation of Mwananchi Scoop, a platform designed to resonate with younger generations, as a testament to MCL\u27s proactive embrace of evolving audience preferences. Employing a qualitative research approach and insights from key informants, notably both the current and former senior managers within MCL, the study unveils the pivotal role of these multimedia strategies in navigating digital disruption. The findings culminate in robust recommendations tailored for stakeholders, policymakers, academia, and media entities navigating the tumultuous waters of digital transformation, offering invaluable insights derived from MCL\u27s experiences in reshaping the contours of the contemporary media landscape
An analysis of the user-needs for premium content subscribers: The case Monitor Publications Limited
Full text linkThis capstone study investigated the user needs model at Monitor Publications Limited, the leading independent media house in Uganda under the Nation Media Group (NMG) stable. The study evaluated the role user needs’ in addressing audience preferences in the evolving media landscape. Using qualitative methods including document analysis, which interpreted thematic patterns in the textual data and interviews (KII) of editors and the digital analytics team, the study examined the importance of user needs as a framework that can identify peculiar preferences of audiences and the most relevant user needs dimensions that fit specific audience personas. The study probed the efficacy of the user needs model in regard to growing paywall subscriptions and assessed the challenges affecting the implementation of the user needs across the Monitor publications. The findings revealed that the iteration of the user needs model at Monitor publications has resulted in a recalibration of its content to shift from current news reporting to other forms of enterprise and explanatory reporting, which provide perspective, motivate, and elicit audiences\u27 emotions. This audience-centric approach that is part of the revenue diversification strategy, has resulted in improved subscriptions. The study recommended a systematic approach towards implementing the user needs, which involves a cultural change, imparting journalists with digital skills, and hiring data analysts
Intestinal type Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma: A Clinicopathological study of 48 patients with review of literature
No full textBackground: Intestinal type sinonasal adenocarcinoma is a gland forming malignant tumor of sinonasal tract which is histologically and immunohistochemically similar to intestinal type adenocarcinomas. Intestinal type sinonasal adenocarcinoma has a well-recognized etiological association with occupational exposure to wood dusts.ObjectiveTo report the clinicopathological factors of intestinal type sinonasal adenocarcinoma and review the published literature.Methods:Forty-eight tumors reported as intestinal type sinonasal adenocarcinoma were retrieved and clinicopathological features were noted.Results:Age ranged from 22 to 79 (mean 44) years with 36 men and 12 women. Most patients were presented with nasal blockage and difficulty in breathing. Occupational exposure to dust was present in the majority of patients. Tumors were composed of papillae or acini lined by dysplastic intestinal type columnar epithelium with interspersed goblet cells. There were 13 well differentiated (low grade) and 35 poorly differentiated (high-grade) tumors. CDX2 and SATB2 were expressed by the tumor cells in most tumors. Follow-up was available in 24 patients (range 3 months to 10 years). Most of the patients received chemo and/or radiotherapy. Metastases occurred in 19 out of 24 patients. Brain metastases were very common. All patients with metastases died of their disease.Conclusion: Clinical and morphological features in our series were similar to published studies. It is important for pathologists to remember the association of these tumors with occupational exposure to wood dusts and to exclude metastases of intestinal adenocarcinomas when confronted by these tumors in the sinonasal tract
EBulletin 1st Edition - AKUEB Newsletter
No full textAKU-EB CEO Dr Naveed Yousuf Takes on Key National and International Roles AKU-EB Updates Syllabi to Enhance Learning Celebrating Women - IWD2025 AKU-EB Successfully Conducts 2025 SSC & HSSC Exams Exam Process - Behind the scenes AKU-EB’s E-Marking Upholds Fairness and Accuracy Empowering Teachers, Transforming Classrooms AKU‑EB Launches Five Prestigious Scholarships for 2025 AKU-EB Champions Sustainability with Student-Led Climate Conference Launch of the AKU-EB Sustainathon National & International Engagement Educationist’s Viewpoint Excellence in Action: AKU-EB Students Lead NED Entrance Test You Are a Drop in the Ocean - AKU-EB High Achievers Awards 2025 AKU-EB University Destination Survey Excelling Beyond Bordershttps://ecommons.aku.edu/akueb/1007/thumbnail.jp
CURE Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 4
No full textMessage from the Chair Advancing Oncology Through Education & Exchange Voices from Oncology “Invited Perspectives” The International Student Research Conference 2025, (ISRC’25) Oncology Research Symposium 2025 6th Hybrid Annual Pakistan Paediatric Neuro-Oncology Symposium 2025 Oncology at CPSP “The Academic Contributions” Moments That Matter Celebrating Together Spotlight on Achievements Nursing Highlights Clinical Wisdom Shared via Grand Rounds (A Recap) Rising to Lead: “Welcoming Our New Section Heads” Welcoming New Colleagues, “New Strengths” “Climbing Higher”, Promotions at Oncology “Where Research Meets Impact” Oncology Publicationshttps://ecommons.aku.edu/arch_research_publications_university-wide_cure/1011/thumbnail.jp