Art meets journalism at Uganda Press Photo
The 2026 Uganda Press Photo Awards celebrated the intersection of art and journalism, recognizing photographers for their role in documenting societal issues. Winners included Alex Nyende for his documentary on wetland evictions and Richard Sanya for his coverage of the presidential campaign.
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Art meets journalism at Uganda Press Photo Awards
Alex Nyende emerged the overall winner in the UPPA category with his documentary project, 'Where Do They Go?', which captured families displaced during the May 28, 2026, eviction in Kawaala, Kampala, as government moved to restore part of Lubigi wetland.
The ceremony, held at MoTIV Uganda in Industrial Area, Kampala, last Friday, brought together photojournalists, artists, partners and other stakeholders to celebrate photography as both an art and an important tool for documenting society.
- Photography's power to document society, hold those in authority accountable, and tell compelling human stories took centre stage at the 2026 Uganda Press Photo Awards (UPPA), where outstanding photographers were recognised for their contribution to visual storytelling.
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