Mengo Notes
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | The Church Missionary Society |
| Publisher | Industrial Mission Press |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | November 1961 |
| Country | Uganda |
| Sister newspapers | Ebifa mu Buganda |
Mengo Notes was the first newspaper in Uganda that started publication in 1900 by The Church Missionary Society (CMS) under the Industrial Mission Press. This English-language monthly publication primarily focused on religious matters, "reflecting the CMS's evangelical mission in the region".[1][2]
History
[edit]Mengo Note later named Uganda Notes was the first Newspaper in Uganda that stated publication in 1900 by The Church Missionary Society (CMS) in Mengo under the Industrial Mission Press.[1][3]
After three months, the newspaper was renamed Uganda Notes to better represent its broader scope beyond the Mengo and Buganda at large. The publication "served as a vital communication link for the CMS", circulating religious teachings, news, and information relevant to the Anglican community and the colonial administration.[3][4]
To appeal to the locals, in 1907, the CMS sought to widen its journalistic reach with the introduction of Ebifa mu Buganda, a Luganda-language newspaper. The new move targeted a larger audience and met the increasing literacy rate of Ugandans. [3]
Uganda Notes stopped circulation in November 1961, bringing an end of a certain era in Ugandan print media history.[5]
Impact
[edit]The newspaper played a significant role in the early media landscape of pre-independence Uganda, providing a platform for news and discussions relevant to the community at the time.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "How native media influenced issues in pre-independence Uganda". Monitor. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ Hartmut, Walravens (2017). Newspapers on the Mind - Around the World. Books on Demand. ISBN 9783746051161.
- ^ a b c "A look back at the 119-year journey of Uganda's newspapers". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ JQ. Journalism Quarterly. Association for Education in Journalism. February 28, 2008.
- ^ Ssali, Ndugu Mike (1986). "The Uganda Press: A Commentary". Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies. 15 (3). UCLA African Studies Center: 167–175.