TANGA, Sept. 25 -- JOURNALISTS across the country have been urged to maintain fair and balanced reporting of political campaigns in the run-up to the General Election as part of safeguarding citizens constitutional and human rights.

They were reminded of their critical role in dispelling voter fears and encouraging citizens to actively participate in electing leaders who will steer the nation for the next five years.

The call was made early this week by the Director of Public Education, Communications, Research and Human Rights at the National Human Rights Commission, Monica Munanka, during a one-day training session for journalists in Tanga Region.

The training was organised to build the capacity of media practitioners to handle the s...