Uganda, May 2 -- Free press is a public good that must be protected. The highlight of the World Press Freedom Day 2026 will be a global conference on May 4-5 May in Lusaka, Zambia.

Under the theme 'Shaping a Future at Peace, the conference will offer a critical moment to reaffirm the critical role of a free press in society. For the Ugandan media, the day should be a collective reflection and a shared recommitment to speak with one voice to affirm a simple but profound truth: a free, independent and responsible press is indispensable to Uganda's future.

This day is a reminder that press freedom must be defended and practised with courage, professionalism and humility. In a rapidly changing media and social environment, the responsibilit...