AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Trained by the BBC, V.O.A and U.S. Agency for Global Media in TV Production, New Trends in Journalism and Digital Media, Canary’s work in journalism around Human Rights, Climate Change, Social Justice, Drug Cartels and Human Trafficking has shaken corridors of power and influenced policy.
Canary has been recognised by Avance Media as one of the 100 most influential Africans alongside other influential personalities top Afro Beat artistes; Burna Boy, Davido, media personalities like Larry Madowo, Heads of state like Burkina Faso’s Interim President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré among others
Canary believes in holding power accountable through telling the untold stories about governments in Africa. But he also believes in using his platform to change and shape narratives around Africa. He goes by the phrase; The African Story must be told by Africans.
Canary has also extensively covered pivotal issues in East Africa, including elections in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda. He’s interviewed four Heads of State. He remains steadfast in his belief in the vital role of journalism in holding power accountable and uncovering untold narratives about African governments.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2014
President of UgandaCanary Mugume was awarded the best Fashion Writer accolade by the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards.
2020
Canary Mugume was recognized by the LéO Africa Young Emerging Leaders Program as an outstanding thought leader.
2020
Canary Mugume was recognised by Ipsos Uganda as the number one media personality in news about COVID-19 pandemic in a report released in June 2020.
2021
Canary Mugume was awarded twice in the Uganda National Journalism Awards for his outstanding explanatory reporting reporting for his story ‘’Ivory Tower in Flames.’’
2021
Canary Mugume was awarded twice in the Uganda National Journalism Awards for his outstanding explanatory reporting reporting in the Public works and Infrastructure sector for his story ‘’Uganda’s Infrastructure Crisis.’’
2022
Canary Mugume was awarded in the Uganda National Journalism Awards for his outstanding reporting in the Justice Law and Order sector for his story ‘’The Mess Inside Law Development Center.’’
2022
Canary Mugume was awarded twice in the Uganda National Journalism Awards for his outstanding reporting in the Energy & Extractive Industries sector for his story ‘’The Sinking Environment.’’
2022
Canary Mugume was awarded in the Uganda National Journalism Awards for his outstanding explanatory reporting reporting in the HIV and reproductive health sector for his story ‘’Sex for pads.’’
2024
in 2024, Canary Mugume was named among 100 Most Influential Africans for the year 2023