Transparency Advocacy is currently training journalists from various media organizations on how to report effectively on transnational environmental crimes and illicit financial flows in Uganda. Leonard Namukasa from INFO NILE leads the session, focusing on transparency, legal mining practices, and relevant legal frameworks.

Namukasa emphasizes that journalists often have limited knowledge about the mining sector. she notes that this training serves as an eye-opener, equipping journalists with skills to report more effectively on issues surrounding  illicit activities in the industry.

“The mining sector significantly contributes to challenges in Uganda, such as human rights abuses, environmental and legal violations, organizational crimes, and the illicit transfer of minerals” Namukasa says.

With this training, journalists are gaining the insights needed to report on these issues responsibly and confidently, raising public awareness and  promoting accountability within the mining sector.

Blanshe Musinguzi, a data journalism trainer, equips journalists with online tools to cover stories about illicit financial flows and transnational crimes. These tools enable journalists to uncover hidden criminal activities across borders, enhancing their investigative work by revealing data and patterns often concealed from public view. Through such training, journalists gain access to resources for tracking complex financial transactions and connecting the dots in cases of cross-border crime, ultimately contributing to more transparent and impactful reporting on global issues.

Transparancy Advocacy Equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to detect, prevent, and combat crime-based illicit financial flows and transnational organized crime, empowering them to become active contributors to a more secure society.