Mobile journalism (MOJO) is changing the way stories are told. While some antiquated, traditional journalists are opposed to the change, many more are supportive of it. MOJO has come and is staying.
The fact that mobile journalism is here to stay does not mean that traditional forms of reporting will be replaced in the future. Since they are still distinct from one another and each has advantages, they can coexist. Many media outlets have added MOJO to their workflow in addition to their traditional reporting.
On April 25th, a group of journalism students from Ndejje University, Luweero campus received the MOJO training from our head of training, Antonio Kisembo. They learnt how to shoot, edit, and create compelling stories using their smartphones as portable studios.
Our Head of Training @KisemboAntonio is sharing key insights into writing with the @NdejjeUnive students at the Luweero campus.
The #MCIMobileNewsroom program is supported by @dw_akademie ,@KasUganda and @SegalFoundation. pic.twitter.com/KSHH9QvfDi
— Media Challenge Initiative (@IMChallengeug) April 26, 2023
On 26th Wednesday, the students learned how to modify radio programs into youth-participatory programs that are incredibly captivating, entertaining, and educational for the audience. This radio training session was conducted by MCI Radio Manager, Ali Kakembo.
Earlier in the day, our very own Kakembo Ali shared key insights into youth participatory radio with the @NdejjeUnive journalism students at the #MCIMobileNewsroom training .
The program is supported by the @dw_akademie, @KasUganda and @SegalFoundation . pic.twitter.com/3jtYCh47UP
— Media Challenge Initiative (@IMChallengeug) April 27, 2023
On Thursday, April 27, we held the Inter-Institutional Media Challenge (IMC) auditions at Ndejje University to wrap up the MCI Mobile Newsroom trainings.
Some of the #MCIMobileNewsroom contestants that took part in the news anchoring auditions at @NdejjeUnive .
The program is supported by @dw_akademie ,@KasUganda and @SegalFoundation . pic.twitter.com/x2Z7pkFbAu
— Media Challenge Initiative (@IMChallengeug) April 28, 2023
