Leonard Kamugisha Akida
As seen in:
New Vision Uganda
Covers:
Health, Politics, Religion, Current Affairs, Celebrity Gossip, Sports, Agribusiness and Human interest stories.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Its fast and flexible in terms of accessibility and costs. However, most of the users are failing on verifying the facts especially on breaking news
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To inform, educate the public and also acting as the mirror of the society and through raising societal needs to government, NGOs etc
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe premiere pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe I'd and PC, Mobile phone and a camera
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Journalists, Bloggers, Writers
Why did you become a journalist?
Its my passion
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Being resilient especially on reporting about unique areas such as environment, technology and innovations, agribusiness, tourism and economics
When's the best time to pitch you?
Work days any time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Reporting about Health. ie Drug shortages in government hospitals
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Facebook, Twitter
What's your favorite drink?
Water
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Poor reading culture
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