Uganda · Media
Media we read: Uganda
11 outlets read every day for Uganda, each with its published stance toward the sitting government. 11 are rated.
Each outlet is scored on five criteria from −2 (away from the sitting government) to +2 (toward it) — ownership 0.30, editorial line 0.30, coverage tone 0.15, status 0.15, third-party references 0.10. The weighted sum reads power at +0.5 and above (state when state-owned), opposition at −0.5 and below, independent between. Model-assisted, reviewed, correctable. How we rate outlets →
0 power · 1 state · 0 opposition · 10 independent · 0 not rated
| Outlet | Stance | Orientation | Confidence | Criteria | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Vision | state | — | 0.90 | own +2 line +2 tone 0 status +2 3rd +1 | New Vision is a state-owned outlet supportive of the Ugandan government. |
| African Vibes | independent | — | 0.50 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | African Vibes is a lesser-known Ugandan outlet. |
| BigEye.ug | independent | — | 0.50 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | BigEye.ug is a lesser-known Ugandan outlet. |
| Bukedde | independent | — | 0.50 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Bukedde is a lesser-known Ugandan outlet. |
| Exclusive Bizz | independent | — | 0.50 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Exclusive Bizz is a lesser-known Ugandan outlet. |
| Independent | independent | — | 0.50 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Independent is a lesser-known Ugandan outlet. |
| Monitor | independent | — | 0.80 | own 0 line −1 tone 0 status 0 3rd −1 | Monitor is a private outlet known for critical coverage of the government. |
| NTV | independent | — | 0.70 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | NTV Uganda is a private broadcaster with no clear political alignment. |
| Observer | independent | — | 0.80 | own 0 line −1 tone 0 status 0 3rd −1 | Observer is an independent outlet known for critical coverage. |
| Red Pepper | independent | — | 0.70 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Red Pepper is a private tabloid with no clear political alignment. |
| Uganda Picks | independent | — | 0.50 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Uganda Picks is a private outlet with no clear political alignment. |
Criteria: own = ownership · line = editorial line · tone = coverage tone · status · 3rd = third-party references
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