Journalists advised never to give up

More than 250 students threw a celebratory mortarboard in the air as they graduated with diplomas and certificates in different disciplines.

In spite of Journalism becoming an increasingly perilous profession to pursue in light of the brutality of the security forces towards scribes, Kyofatogabye Kabuye, the minister of State for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs urged graduates not to give up this “noble” profession. 

However, the minister dwelt more on the benefits of completing one’s education than the hazards of the journalistic profession. 

"I know you have friends who gave up and now are regretting, right? In life we hear more 'nos' than 'yes'. I remember the 28th day of March 2004 when I received my first degree and from there I have never rested up to now. So never give up." Kyofatogabye said.

Conversely, the director of UMCAT, Charles Ogwel, extolled the virtues of journalism as a game changer in the world in which we live. 

"Journalism can change the country because in every economy they need communication. Journalism jobs are becoming increasingly hard because of attitude and mentality. Institutions need to produce specialised journalists to avoid the general journalism and distinguish them from a pool," Ogwel said.