Rachael Akidi (@rakidi) 's Twitter Profile
Rachael Akidi

@rakidi

Journalist | News junkie | All things Africa | Former BBC Senior News Editor & Head of East Africa | My tweets = my views. Likes = bookmarks

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Today, we spoke some english, journalism, communications and election media coverage during the Annual Media Convention organized by the Department of Journalism and Communication Makerere University university and reconnected with friends in the profession William Tayeebwa Rachael Akidi, Marjo, CK,

Today, we spoke some english, journalism, communications and election media  coverage during the Annual Media Convention organized by the Department of Journalism and Communication <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a> university and reconnected with friends in the profession <a href="/tayeebwa/">William Tayeebwa</a> <a href="/rakidi/">Rachael Akidi</a>, Marjo, CK,
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Makerere University’s Department of Journalism and Communication held its 25th Annual Media Convention. The convention highlighted the urgent need for AI literacy, data-driven reporting, fact-checking, and professionalism as Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections. The

Makerere University’s Department of Journalism and Communication held its 25th Annual Media Convention. The convention highlighted the urgent need for AI literacy, data-driven reporting, fact-checking, and professionalism as Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections.

The
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Trump: "Obama got a prize for doing nothing. Obama got a prize, he didn't even know what he got it -- he got elected and they gave it to Obama for doing absolutely nothing but destroying our country. He was not a good president."

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President Museveni announced that revenue from Uganda’s oil, expected to begin flowing next year, will be directed towards defence, infrastructure, education, and health. For these and more stories read the e-paper at: bit.ly/3JMGP8q?utm_me…  #TruthEveryday

President Museveni announced that revenue from Uganda’s oil, expected to begin flowing next year, will be directed towards defence, infrastructure, education, and health.  

For these and more stories read the e-paper at:  bit.ly/3JMGP8q?utm_me…      
#TruthEveryday
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BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to

BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to
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The Kenyan Catholic Church has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after the previous one became widely available in local bars. bbc.in/3KQrvw1

The Kenyan Catholic Church has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after the previous one became widely available in local bars. bbc.in/3KQrvw1
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India. I had the privilege of knowing him closely since my days as Chief Minister of Gujarat and our association continued

Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India. I had the privilege of knowing him closely since my days as Chief Minister of Gujarat and our association continued
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How Crowd Breached JKIA VIP Gates and Forcefully Accessed Runway to Receive Raila Odinga's Body after landing aboard RAO001

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That’s how boda bodas ended up on the runway at Nairobi’s JKIA airport, forcing its temporary closure, with incoming flights diverted to Mombasa. It’s since reopened according to the Kenya Airports Authority

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AI Journalism Lab: Leadership alum Rachael Akidi (Rachael Akidi) launched her new project from the program 🌟 The Journovator newsletter focuses on media innovation in Africa, exploring how newsrooms are experimenting with digital transformation. Learn more ↓ thejournovator.beehiiv.com/p/introducing-…

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I’m excitedly it has finally come to life. Thanks so much for all the support through the AI Journalism Leadership Lab.