New Vision controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Threats against environmental reporters
New Vision journalists covering illegal logging and deforestation reportedly faced threats, detention and equipment confiscation. John Unzima was threatened by politicians and detained by the Ugandan army, while Agnes Nantambi reportedly had equipment taken after reporting on forest destruction.
2018
Abduction of journalist Charles Etukuri
New Vision investigative journalist Charles Etukuri was abducted outside the newspaper’s offices after publishing reports that linked the Internal Security Organisation and the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence to the death of a foreign businessman. Authorities publicly said they lacked information, while the Internal Security Organisation declined to comment. Etukuri was released outside the company offices five days later.
2006
Editorial-pressure allegations surrounding leadership departures
William Pike’s 2006 resignation was reported in the context of government pressure. Els De Temmerman later attributed her departure as chief editor in part to editorial interference, highlighting longstanding concerns about independence under state-linked ownership.