Draft:Daily Express (Uganda)

Daily Express
Type	Online newspaper
Owner(s)	Rabiu Express Media Group Ltd
Founder(s)	Remmy Asiteza
Publisher	Daily Express Media Ltd
Editor-in-chief	Remmy Asiteza
Founded	March 2020
Language	English
Headquarters	Plot 1, Kimera Road, Ntinda - Kampala (UG)
Website	www.dailyexpress.co.ug

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Instructions · What links here · Daily Express (Uganda) (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Bing, Wikipedia) · Submitted 3 months ago by 102.85.35.231 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 11 days ago by MicrobiologyMarcus

Comment: Right now the legal dispute takes up about the same amount of space as everything else about the paper - can you find some more sources that aren't about that, please? asilvering (talk) 15:48, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

Daily Express is a Ugandan online news portal that has been in operation since March 2020. Founded by Remmy Asiteza, who serves as the Chief and Managing Editor, the publication collaborates with over 20 reporters from across Uganda, along with contributing writers and columnists.^[1]^[2]

Overview[edit]

The Daily Express website extensively covers news, politics, business, sports, entertainment, opinions, crime, and investigative stories. As an online newspaper, it provides a comprehensive platform for readers seeking diverse information in various categories.^[3]

Headquarters[edit]

The headquarters of Daily Express is located at Plot 1, Kimera Road, Ntinda - Kampala, Uganda.

Ownership[edit]

Daily Express is owned by Daily Express Media Ltd., a privately owned Ugandan company. It operates under the umbrella of Rabiu Express Media Group Ltd.^[4]

Subsidiaries[edit]

In addition to its primary online news platform, Daily Express has a subsidiary known as Kampala Daily, contributing to the broader media landscape in Uganda.

History[edit]

Daily Express was established in March 2020 by Remmy Asiteza.^[5] The website has grown to become a prominent source of news in Uganda, with a focus on delivering timely and reliable information. The founder, Remmy Asiteza, remains actively involved in the editorial and publishing aspects of the news portal.

Legal Dispute with UPDF Commander[edit]

In May 2023, Daily Express found itself embroiled in a legal battle with Major Travers Kibuuka, the commander of the 71st UPDF battalion, following the publication of a contentious story. The article, released on March 17th, 2023, alleged Kibuuka's involvement in torturing two women, resulting in severe injuries such as broken legs and arms. The story emerged in the wake of an arson attack on Easter Sunday, which destroyed 14 houses.

According to sources within the Acholi community, individuals suspected of involvement in the arson attack were reportedly beaten by locals before being rescued by the army. Subsequently, Major Kibuuka initiated legal action against Daily Express and Amacha Goli, seeking redress for what he deemed defamatory allegations.

In his intention to sue notice, Major Kibuuka demanded the retraction of stories implicating him in various misconducts, including allegations of land grabbing and corruption. His legal representation, Conrad Oroya of Conrad Oroya and Co Advocates, underscored that the publications not only lacked substantiated evidence but also aimed to tarnish Kibuuka's reputation and credibility.

The publications portrayed Major Kibuuka as corrupt, dishonest, and detrimental to the ecosystem, significantly impacting his standing within the public sphere and among his superiors. As part of his legal recourse, Major Kibuuka sought 600 million shillings in damages for the harm inflicted on his reputation, along with a formal apology and the removal of the contentious publications from the online platform.^[6]

Impact & Awards[edit]

The recognition of David Okema, a senior journalist and Bureau Chief for Daily Express in the Acholi Sub-Region, at the prestigious National Population Media Awards 2023 signifies the impact of the publication's journalism in Uganda. Okema's winning entry, titled "Is Museveni's Executive Order No.3 a Blanket Order?" delved into the intricacies of a presidential directive amidst the Balaalo crisis in the northern region.^[7]

References[edit]

^ Examiner Editorial (December 1, 2023). "Daily Express Journalist Clinches 2023 National Population Media Award". The Black Examiner. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ Michael Ojok (May 1, 2023). "UPDF commander demands UGX 600M from Daily Express over defamatory story". Uganda Radio Network. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ "African collections". Stanford Libraries. Archived from the original on 2014-10-04. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
^ John Masaba (December 1, 2023). "Vision Group journalists win 2023 national population awards". New Vision. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ "Ham Kiggundu's increasing crackdown on journalism in Uganda". Charmar News. December 31, 2022. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ "UPDF commander demands sh600M over defamatory story". The Independent. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ Hannington G. Mbabazi (December 1, 2023). "Daily Express Journalist Bags Population Media Award for Best Online Story 2023". The Standard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

External links[edit]

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[1] Examiner Editorial (December 1, 2023). "Daily Express Journalist Clinches 2023 National Population Media Award". The Black Examiner. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[2] Michael Ojok (May 1, 2023). "UPDF commander demands UGX 600M from Daily Express over defamatory story". Uganda Radio Network. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[3] "African collections". Stanford Libraries. Archived from the original on 2014-10-04. Retrieved 2018-07-18.

[4] John Masaba (December 1, 2023). "Vision Group journalists win 2023 national population awards". New Vision. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[5] "Ham Kiggundu's increasing crackdown on journalism in Uganda". Charmar News. December 31, 2022. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[6] "UPDF commander demands sh600M over defamatory story". The Independent. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[7] Hannington G. Mbabazi (December 1, 2023). "Daily Express Journalist Bags Population Media Award for Best Online Story 2023". The Standard. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

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