Fredrick Mugira (@mugira) 's Twitter Profile
Fredrick Mugira

@mugira

Founder Water Journalists Africa, Apes Reporting project|Cofounder InfoNile|NatGeo Explorer| Recipient of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award. Tel: +256774359003

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Noémie (@noemie_monnier_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm so glad to be in contact with Fredrick Mugira , journalist and founder of water journalists !💧 For one of my school project i had the opportunity to interview him about his wonderful work concerning the impact of plastic pollution on rivers in Uganda🌍 👇 waterjournalistsafrica.com/2022/08/river-…

Fredrick Mugira (@mugira) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just had an inspiring trip engaging with students in Atlanta, USA—Spelman College, Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy, and Morrow High School! We tackled topics in environmental journalism. Big thanks to dedicated teachers and Pulitzer Center for their support!

Just had an inspiring trip engaging with students in Atlanta, USA—Spelman College, Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy, and Morrow High School! We tackled topics in environmental journalism. 
Big thanks to dedicated teachers and <a href="/pulitzercenter/">Pulitzer Center</a> for their support!
Fredrick Mugira (@mugira) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, I shared my experiences about advancing water and wildlife journalism in Africa with students at Huston-Tillotson University in Texas, USA. Thanks to Pulitzer Center for bringing me to USA to discuss important story projects they fund. InfoNile

Today, I shared my experiences about advancing water and wildlife journalism in Africa with students at Huston-Tillotson University in Texas, USA. Thanks to <a href="/pulitzercenter/">Pulitzer Center</a> for bringing me to USA to discuss important story projects they fund. <a href="/infoNILE/">InfoNile</a>
Fetisov Journalism Awards (@fjawards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💻Join our free exclusive webinar "Down to Earth: The Challenge of Reporting the Environment"🌱 🌟Speakers: Tom Brown Stella Martany ܣܬܝܠܐ ܡܵܪܬܵܢܝ Fredrick Mugira Tom Gibson and Camilo Amaya Consejo de Redacción Moderator: @aidanpwhite 🗓️Date & Time: Thursday, December 5th | 13:00 UTC 🔗Learn more and

💻Join our free exclusive webinar "Down to Earth: The Challenge of Reporting the Environment"🌱

🌟Speakers: <a href="/Journo_TomBrown/">Tom Brown</a> <a href="/StellaMartany/">Stella Martany ܣܬܝܠܐ ܡܵܪܬܵܢܝ</a> <a href="/Mugira/">Fredrick Mugira</a> <a href="/at_tgibson/">Tom Gibson</a> and Camilo Amaya <a href="/CdR_/">Consejo de Redacción</a>
Moderator: @aidanpwhite
🗓️Date &amp; Time: Thursday, December 5th | 13:00 UTC
🔗Learn more and
Fredrick Mugira (@mugira) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join the upcoming webinar "Down to Earth: The Challenge of Reporting the Environment" on Dec 5th at 13:00 UTC! We will explore the vital role of environmental journalism in confronting climate crises and threats. Register here: tinyurl.com/32x6dsu9 #FetisovJournalismAwards

Join the upcoming webinar "Down to Earth: The Challenge of Reporting the Environment" on Dec 5th at 13:00 UTC! We will explore the vital role of environmental journalism in confronting climate crises and threats. Register here: tinyurl.com/32x6dsu9 #FetisovJournalismAwards
Fetisov Journalism Awards (@fjawards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💻Join us today for our #freewebinar on #environmentaljournalism🌿 Speakers: Tom Brown, Stella Martany ܣܬܝܠܐ ܡܵܪܬܵܢܝ, Fredrick Mugira, Tom Gibson and Camilo Amaya Consejo de Redacción 🔗Register now: tinyurl.com/32x6dsu9 or follow our livestream: youtube.com/live/TJEj2pgxJ…

💻Join us today for our #freewebinar on #environmentaljournalism🌿

Speakers: <a href="/Journo_TomBrown/">Tom Brown</a>, <a href="/StellaMartany/">Stella Martany ܣܬܝܠܐ ܡܵܪܬܵܢܝ</a>, <a href="/Mugira/">Fredrick Mugira</a>, <a href="/at_tgibson/">Tom Gibson</a> and Camilo Amaya <a href="/CdR_/">Consejo de Redacción</a>
 
🔗Register now: tinyurl.com/32x6dsu9 or follow our livestream: youtube.com/live/TJEj2pgxJ…
Fetisov Journalism Awards (@fjawards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We would like to thank everyone who joined us today for our webinar, "Down to Earth: The Challenge of Reporting the Environment". Big thanks to our excellent speakers Camilo Amaya Consejo de Redacción, Tom Brown, Stella Martany ܣܬܝܠܐ ܡܵܪܬܵܢܝ, Fredrick Mugira, Tom Gibson and our moderator Aidan White.👏 The

We would like to thank everyone who joined us today for our webinar, "Down to Earth: The Challenge of Reporting the Environment". 
Big thanks to our excellent speakers Camilo Amaya <a href="/CdR_/">Consejo de Redacción</a>, <a href="/Journo_TomBrown/">Tom Brown</a>, <a href="/StellaMartany/">Stella Martany ܣܬܝܠܐ ܡܵܪܬܵܢܝ</a>, <a href="/Mugira/">Fredrick Mugira</a>, <a href="/at_tgibson/">Tom Gibson</a> and our moderator Aidan White.👏
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Kisumu Youth WaSH Parliament (@washkisumu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Thursday, 22nd May | 7:30PM – 9:00PM, join us for a dynamic discussion on: Restoring Lake Victoria: Youth Power, Policy and Pollution Solutions. Let’s talk real change, innovative solutions & youth action for Lake Victoria! Join here:x.com/i/spaces/1MYxN… #WASHMashinani

This Thursday, 22nd May | 7:30PM – 9:00PM, join  us for a dynamic discussion on: Restoring Lake Victoria: Youth Power, Policy and Pollution Solutions.
Let’s talk real change, innovative solutions &amp; youth action for Lake Victoria!

Join here:x.com/i/spaces/1MYxN…

#WASHMashinani
Apes Reporting Project (@apesstories) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Forest destruction impacts all forms of biodiversity: the delicate balance of nature is disrupted, affecting every inhabitant, from the smallest insects to the birds that build their nests in the trees. Photo by Fredrick Mugira #EndangeredCousins #BiodiversityDay2025

Forest destruction impacts all forms of biodiversity: the delicate balance of nature is disrupted, affecting every inhabitant, from the smallest insects to the birds that build their nests in the trees.

Photo by <a href="/Mugira/">Fredrick Mugira</a> 

#EndangeredCousins #BiodiversityDay2025
Apes Reporting Project (@apesstories) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Story Grants to Report on Great Apes and One Health in Africa This grant supports journalists in range countries in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by great apes,particularly the impact of disease and health Apply: url-shortener.me/1FHO

Story Grants to Report on Great Apes and One Health in Africa

This grant supports journalists in range countries in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by great apes,particularly the impact of disease and health 

Apply: url-shortener.me/1FHO
ClimateSmartJobs (@csjuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congrats to The New Vision for winning the 2025 Climate Change Reporting Award (Institutional)! 1st Runner-Up: InfoNile , 2nd: Daily Monitor. Kudos to Amayiko Martin (Radio Simba) for the Individual Award, Joint 1st Runners-Up: Diana Taremwa karakire & Aijuka Andrew Honourable

Congrats to <a href="/newvisionwire/">The New Vision</a>  for winning the 2025 Climate Change Reporting Award (Institutional)! 1st Runner-Up: <a href="/infoNILE/">InfoNile</a> , 2nd: <a href="/DailyMonitor/">Daily Monitor</a>. Kudos to  <a href="/AmayikoMartin/">Amayiko Martin</a> (Radio Simba) for the Individual Award, Joint 1st Runners-Up: <a href="/DianaTaremwaK/">Diana Taremwa karakire</a> &amp; <a href="/andrew_aijuka/">Aijuka Andrew</a> Honourable
Fredrick Mugira (@mugira) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Water stories are crucial! Today, I'll be part of the "How to Tell Meaningful Water Stories" panel at #WaterInCommunications2025. Let's discuss how frontline journalists and communicators can make a difference. Starts 14:00 CEST #WorldWaterWeek Register at shorturl.at/UYKFE

Water stories are crucial! Today, I'll be part of the "How to Tell Meaningful Water Stories" panel at #WaterInCommunications2025. Let's discuss how frontline journalists and communicators can make a difference. Starts 14:00 CEST #WorldWaterWeek Register at shorturl.at/UYKFE
InfoNile (@infonile) 's Twitter Profile Photo

According to Global Forest Watch, between 2002 and 2023, Dungu–a key area in the province–lost 27.6 kha of primary rainforest, accounting for 18% of its total tree cover loss over that period.

According to Global Forest Watch, between 2002 and 2023, Dungu–a key area in the province–lost 27.6 kha of primary rainforest, accounting for 18% of its total tree cover loss over that period.
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (@afsee_lse) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025-26 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity! 🎉 Learn more about the social-change leaders who will be joining us at LSE Inequalities this autumn: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/cat…

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025-26 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity! 🎉

Learn more about the social-change leaders who will be joining us at <a href="/LSEInequalities/">LSE Inequalities</a> this autumn: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/cat…
Interstellar Foundation (@interstellarfdn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teamwork is like a constellation, each star shines brighter together. Thank you all for being part of this light. Fredrick Mugira @spacepride_ Dr. Graham Lau @fwhite161 Gunjan Menon #TeamWork #DreamWork #InterstellarFoundation #OurMembers

SciComm Excellence (@scicommawards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fredrick Fredrick Mugira is the founder of water journalists, a group that brings together journalists in 50 African countries to report on water conservation. He has reported on water, climate change, and wildlife for over 18 years. He shared a few of his #BTS moments with us. 📸 🛶

Fredrick <a href="/Mugira/">Fredrick Mugira</a> is the founder of <a href="/H2Ojournalists/">water journalists</a>, a group that brings together journalists in 50 African countries to report on water conservation. He has reported on water, climate change, and wildlife for over 18 years. He shared a few of his #BTS moments with us. 📸 🛶
Apes Reporting Project (@apesstories) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Environmental fallout The environmental toll is devastating. Logging in protected areas is rampant. In Kahuzi-Biega, logging intensified after 1996 and exploded post-2004, especially for redwood species. InfoNile #illegalTimberTrade

Environmental fallout

The environmental toll is devastating. Logging in protected areas is rampant. In Kahuzi-Biega, logging intensified after 1996 and exploded post-2004, especially for redwood species.

<a href="/infoNILE/">InfoNile</a> 
#illegalTimberTrade