Rwanda: Media Has Bright Future - Media Council

This article discusses the future of journalism in Rwanda. Efforts are being made by the government to improve journalism in the country, for example they plan to move the school of journalism from the National University of Rwanda in the Southern Province to the capitol city of Kigali. Also, the article talks about the importance of investing in the media. The Executive Secretary of the High Council of the Media, Patrice Mulama, along with the government, believe that if people invest in the media, it will improve the standard of journalism. Also, investing in the media would overcome most challenges that go with capacity to human resources. All of this was discussed at the media conference at Serena Hotel. Also discussed at the conference was the concern about the lack of financial resources. According to the article, "the conference's main objective was to promote sustainable, professional and responsible media, strengthening and expansion of media freedom in the countries of the Great Lakes Region."

I think that it is very important for Rwanda to take the necessary steps to improve the countries media. Moving the school of journalism to Kigali is important because it is where "most journalism practitioners are located and operate from." This is beneficial because students will be familiarized with the environment that they will be working in after studying. I also think that it very important for investors to support the media. The media in Rwanda will not improve and flourish without financial backing. Money is needed for the media systems to expand. In the past, the government has hindered the development of the media and freedom of the press for journalists. It will be crucial in the future for the government to work with and support the media to improve the standard of journalism.



By: Stefanie Merrigan