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Who we are
AIIJ is an organization fostering investigative journalism in Africa based in Uganda. We promote impactful media practices rooted in human rights and social justice to inform public discourse and create a supportive environment for passionate investigative journalists.
Our Vision
To be a center of excellence for investigative journalism in defense of public interest.
Our Mission
Growing investigative journalism in Africa through an integrated program of training and capacity building, collaborative reporting, research, grant making and legal support.
Partners in Action
Whether it's cross-border investigations, collaborative reporting projects, or grant-funded initiatives, our partnerships accelerate progress.
Our Programs
We empower Africa's next-generation investigative journalists through skill development, collaboration, and resource provision.
![Training & Capacity Buildingat AIIJ](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fprograms%2Ftrain.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Training & Capacity Building
![Collaborative reportingat AIIJ](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fprograms%2Fcollab.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Collaborative reporting
![Grant Makingat AIIJ](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fprograms%2Fgrant.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Grant Making
![Legal Supportat AIIJ](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fprograms%2Flegal.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Legal Support
![Researchat AIIJ](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fprograms%2Fresearch.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Research
Our Projects
We focus on critical areas where investigative journalism can make a real impact, shedding light on pressing issues and giving a voice to the voiceless.
The Hard Questions show
Investigative journalism in its rawest form, Hard Questions challenges power and sheds light on the forces shaping the continent.
![The ultimate sacrifice - Nicholas Opiyo on the Hard Questions show](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2Fdb9041ee075c300f5a90da4714ded49616585b56-640x480.png%3Frect%3D0%2C80%2C640%2C320%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
The ultimate sacrifice - Nicholas Opiyo on the Hard Questions show
![The U.S.–Uganda relations (Friend or Foe) | Ambassador Popp](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F3e553414c0b1d290fda054f7244dc130c4289e1c-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
The U.S.–Uganda relations (Friend or Foe) | Ambassador Popp
![Exploring Uganda's Mineral Development - Allan Agumya](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2Fb10b1d6518c6bc40b1daad16eee0230fef44dab1-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Exploring Uganda's Mineral Development - Allan Agumya
![The ghost teachers. Who is to blame?](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F87149a2a728c0bb75e1af2245342cbfc09b4ebe7-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
The ghost teachers. Who is to blame?
![Museveni is responsible for the suffering of Banyarwanda - Frank Gashumba](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F3cdf22f4eb8ebd1c05f9f43d140e9b2066c2c5e1-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Museveni is responsible for the suffering of Banyarwanda - Frank Gashumba
![Uganda Police through the eyes of Asan Kasingye, a retired officer](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F4e3297fc19cf8322e1c3c0badc0f5668da653bab-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Uganda Police through the eyes of Asan Kasingye, a retired officer
![Museveni is not in charge](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F4cf55b143359342e624f8b3985702887af9c6a9a-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Museveni is not in charge
![Inside Civil society organizations in Uganda - Dr Moses Mulumba](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F9cf064fc2bab4c4a1a28f7b6be5c4bf5a5757f32-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Inside Civil society organizations in Uganda - Dr Moses Mulumba
![Inside Uganda's Anesthesiology with Dr Joseph Kiwanuka Kyobe](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F68ad6c7befa91068138187454754731096fcf61e-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Inside Uganda's Anesthesiology with Dr Joseph Kiwanuka Kyobe
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Supreme Court Judges Paid Without Working. Why??
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Frank Baine Spokesperson Ug Prisons AIIJ
![Increase of Foreign Investment in Uganda - Rwakakamba Morrison](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F3e3d40dc5f40a189bdc8b09b1dadddb8320298d0-640x480.png%3Frect%3D0%2C80%2C640%2C320%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Increase of Foreign Investment in Uganda - Rwakakamba Morrison
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The Iron Sheets Scandal - Corruption in Uganda - Xavier Ejoyi
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Cartoons for Activism - Dr. Spire
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Gun Violence in Uganda - Are We Safe? - Gen. Felix Kulayigye
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"I am going to court. The State House budget is extremely high." - Hon. Ssemujju Nganda
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Al-Shabaab Attack on UPDF Base - Context and Analysis - Amb. Simon Mulongo
![Inside the MK Movement - Andrew Mwenda](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2Fd1ad59880742947cf82cc5312058177836ff3e11-640x480.png%3Frect%3D0%2C80%2C640%2C320%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Inside the MK Movement - Andrew Mwenda
![Uganda's Electoral Reforms: DP-NRM partnership - Norbert Mao](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F2d263afccb6b3d4ef735da41f5794c0a056c73ff-640x480.png%3Frect%3D0%2C80%2C640%2C320%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Uganda's Electoral Reforms: DP-NRM partnership - Norbert Mao
![Inside Organ Donation, Harvesting, & Transplanting in Uganda - Dr Frank Asiimwe](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F2ae7b4dd908388c2f809ab0a7633a3a321750941-640x480.png%3Frect%3D0%2C80%2C640%2C320%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Inside Organ Donation, Harvesting, & Transplanting in Uganda - Dr Frank Asiimwe
![Hon Alice Alaso on the Hard Questions](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2F9b17d62a59a43f26e95832b8c9c4ad265893cd69-640x480.png%3Frect%3D0%2C80%2C640%2C320%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
Hon Alice Alaso on the Hard Questions
![The future of Uganda Politically - Gen Mugisha Muntu | Founder ANT - Hard Questions](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2Feae70bef07d94388acf91045036cb90358f81fd3-760x455.png%3Frect%3D0%2C38%2C760%2C380%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
The future of Uganda Politically - Gen Mugisha Muntu | Founder ANT - Hard Questions
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Individuals in Police Steal Water - Dr Silver Mugisha - ED National Water... | Hard Questions
![I'm Proud I Knelt before the President - Dr Oledo - UMA President on HardQuestions](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2Fba3f99880185b9f5b774cf92e7725d29dc6d91dc-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
I'm Proud I Knelt before the President - Dr Oledo - UMA President on HardQuestions
![The Hard Questions with Kakwenza Rukirabashaija | AIIJ](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fn86nlcgn%2Fproduction%2Fd6ae34c49a36a15c9e6dd436be164c6289cb142d-1280x720.png%3Frect%3D0%2C40%2C1280%2C640%26w%3D400%26h%3D200&w=828&q=75)
The Hard Questions with Kakwenza Rukirabashaija | AIIJ
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info@africaniij.orgTestimonials
Real-life stories and experiences that inspire us to continue our mission of promoting social change through investigative journalism.
![Ben Bella IllakutVetaran Investigative Journalistlikes Aiij](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ftestimonial%2Fben.jpeg&w=128&q=75)
Vetaran Investigative Journalist
The role of Investigative Journalism is to dig deeper into public records and investigate what is going on then inform the people.
![Dr. Peter G. MwesigeExecutive Director, ACMElikes Aiij](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ftestimonial%2Fpeter.jpeg&w=128&q=75)
Executive Director, ACME
Investigative reporting does help us to hold those in power accountable. It helps us shape public policy. We need to invest more in Investigative Journalism.
![David Kaplan Executive Director, GIJNlikes Aiij](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ftestimonial%2Fdavid.jpeg&w=128&q=75)
Executive Director, GIJN
Investigative Journalism has a strong emphasis on social justice and accountability.