(Uganda Christian University, 0023-05-24) Lydia Nanyondo
The purpose of the study was to explore the practices among journalists covering corruption in Uganda. Its specific objectives included understanding the experiences journalists face in covering corruption, exploring the challenges of journalists in covering corruption and exploring the influence of Journalistic practice in covering corruption issues within Uganda. The study adopted a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews to collect data from a sample of 12 Journalists from Daily Monitor Media House. The data was collected through in-depth interviews using an interview guide and during analysis and inductive thematic approach was adopted. Oe of the key findings of the study was Journalists faced institutional challenges such as institutional incarceration, lawsuits, equipment destruction and fear for life.