The Parliament of Uganda has initiated the process for media accreditation for the 2027 calendar year. The Department of Communication and Public Affairs has called for expressions of interest from media houses, inviting editors to submit the names of their designated reporters for accreditation. This process aims to facilitate media coverage of Parliament and its activities throughout 2027.
Applications must be submitted by editors through the department's official email address by October 23, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Media houses are required to provide the names of journalists they have designated to cover Parliament during 2027. For first-time applicants, editors must attach copies of the applicants' academic credentials and curriculum vitae.
The Parliament has specified that only names submitted by editors of media houses will be considered, placing responsibility on the respective media organisations to identify the journalists they intend to assign to parliamentary coverage. Applicants have been instructed not to attach photographs to their accreditation applications.
The accreditation process operates alongside wider national media accreditation requirements administered by relevant government institutions. The Uganda Media Centre, for example, maintains separate accreditation procedures for journalists and other media professionals covering national and international affairs.
Media organisations seeking clarification on the parliamentary application process have been directed to contact Ibrahim Manzil, Senior Information Officer in the Parliament's Department of Communication and Public Affairs. The Parliament has urged interested media houses to submit their designated reporters before the deadline to be considered for accreditation.
The media accreditation process is a standard procedure that enables journalists to cover parliamentary proceedings and activities. This process helps to ensure that journalists are authorised to report on Parliament's activities and provides a framework for media coverage.
The deadline for submissions is fast approaching, and media houses are encouraged to submit their applications in a timely manner. The Parliament's Department of Communication and Public Affairs is expected to review the applications and issue accreditation to successful journalists.
Key points
- The Parliament of Uganda has set October 23, 2026, as the deadline for media accreditation applications for 2027.
- Media houses must submit the names of their designated reporters for accreditation through the Parliament's Department of Communication and Public Affairs.
- The accreditation process is intended to facilitate media coverage of Parliament and its activities throughout the 2027 calendar year.
