The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) held a one-day training on Civic Knowledge and Mobile Journalism in Juba, aimed at promoting the use of mobile devices to share journalistic content.
Supported by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), the workshop was themed Enhancing Democracy through Civic and Mobile Journalism in South Sudan.”
Majak Daniel Kuany, UJOSS Secretary General, emphasized the importance of mobile journalism, explaining that it enables journalists to use smartphones and tablets to produce and share credible information with the public. Kuany encouraged participants to utilize editing tools such as Kinemaster, Adobe, and Final Cut to ensure high-quality content creation on mobile devices.
“Mobile journalism is essential because it empowers journalists to create and publish content directly from their mobile devices, ensuring they can work efficiently and ethically,” Kuany said.
Jacob Atem, a representative from Norwegian People’s Aid, stressed the need to extend such training to both journalists and civil society to promote the dissemination of accurate information. He urged media professionals to avoid misinformation and focus on delivering credible news to citizens.
“We’ve had a strong partnership with UJOSS since 2007,” Atem remarked, adding that mobile journalism plays a crucial role in delivering timely and trustworthy information to the community.
Paul Jimbo, a media trainer, encouraged journalists to apply the skills learned during the workshop to produce content that aligns with the interests of the public. He highlighted the importance of adhering to traditional journalistic values and maintaining professionalism.
“This training is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen civic knowledge and mobile journalism in South Sudan,” Jimbo noted.
The initiative is expected to continue through a series of trainings, further enhancing journalists’ ability to engage with their communities using mobile journalism.
