AFSEE Fellow at LSE, NatGeo Explorer, Founder Water Journalists Africa, Cofounder InfoNile, Recipient Eric & Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Comm.
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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
📢 Our SciWednesday is Back!
When science and journalism team up, evidence turns into action 🌍💧
Theme: The Role of Scientist-Journalist Co-production in Advancing Environmental Action
📅 Wed, 9th Sept 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:30pm EAT
Link: shorturl.at/PL6fg
#SciWednesdays
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
At 78, when many people would be expected to rest and depend on their families, Henry Balikowa, a resident of Iganga District eastern Uganda,continues to fetch water every day to earn a living.
He fetches about 50 jerrycans daily,selling each for just Shs500.
📸 @ntvuganda
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
Placing affected communities and marginalised groups at the forefront of our work is at the very core of what we do.
Friend of Oxpeckers, @Mugira, chatted to our executive director @fimacleod, about the difference between real impact and performative inclusion, in his article for the @MDI_UK.
Read the full piece here: bit.ly/3QwSj7I
#EnvironmentalJournalism #mediadiversity #geojournalism #InvestigativeJournalism #Oxpeckers #CommunityVoices
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
“What are some pointers to water stories making the rounds in 2026, and how can communicators better inform the public?" This was a question I posed to John Ikeda, Tatiana Fedotova & @Mugira during last week’s #WaterInCommunications training.
@adebotes ➡ bit.ly/3QiCD8a
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
Constitutional protection ensures accountability, equity, and access for all. “Water is the basis for all life. As such, Blue Community speaks to the essence of humanity and nature,” says Heinz Bichsel.
Here is the story: waterjournalistsafrica.com/2…
#WaterJustice #SDG6 #WASH
Rhetoric gaps in Africa and Asia water policies. @ihedelft @IHEDelft_WDPP
“Transformation” is everywhere in water policies. But is it happening?
Without real investment and governance reform, transformation risks becoming just another word in policy documents.
Read more on this findings: waterjournalistsafrica.com/2…
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
At sanctuary settings, individualized care, thoughtful social introductions, and opportunities for choice and cognitive engagement help chimpanzees express natural behaviors and rebuild social bonds they were denied.
Full story: ➡🔗bit.ly/4a8pioX
#ApesStories
As a water journalist, I’ve seen how water shapes lives across Africa. Water is the thread that connects us all. Thank you @SciCommAwards for spotlighting my contribution to water storytelling and science communication in Africa. @infoNILE @ihedelft @IHEDelft_WDPP @AFSEE_LSE @H2Ojournalists
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
Of the 24,787 water sources available in Burundi in 2019, 10% have already dried up, 6% are in the process of disappearing. Only 72% water sources are in good condition, according to Jérémie Nkinahatemba, former Director General of Environment and Sanitation.
#NoWater
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
From 500 to 200: Tea Plantations Are Fueling the Decline of Kibira’s Chimpanzees
Story by @bizimana_arthur
infonile.org/en/2025/11/the-…
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
The Original Happy Hour: Why Our Craving for Alcohol Started 13 Million Years Ago with Chimpanzees
apesreportingproject.org/the…
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As COP30 enters its second week, MDI is grateful that Fredrick @Mugira, a National Geographic Explorer and award-winning journalist , has shared his views on how reporters can be more inclusive in their reporting.
#COP30 #ClimateAction
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We stand for Water 💦 reporting.
@Stockholm_Uni @infoNILE
@waterjournalis1 @UN_Water
@H2OAfrica @WaterAfrica @rusumonelsap
@Mugira
#ScienceReporting✍️
#AccessToWater
#CleanWater
#WaterAfrica
Fredrick Mugira retweeted
Giving Day for Apes is just one of the ways we recognize and support animal sanctuaries and rescue centers around the world.
Visit givingdayforapes.org/ today
#GivingDayforApes
The U.S.-China trade war is hitting a small country hard. Lesotho is paying the price for awarding a major water project to Chinese firms, facing a steep 50% tariff on its exports. A powerful example of how global power plays impact local economies. More: waterjournalistsafrica.com/2… #Lesotho #TradeWar #Geopolitics @PascalinahK @infoNILE @H2Ojournalists @Water
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Strong local journalism empowers communities to tackle pollution and health issues. Grateful for reporters like @YCabreraOC and Fredrick @Mugira leading this charge!
True! Local journalism/inclusive journalism/allyship in journalism empowers communities by connecting them to the issues that truly matter. It's the foundation for building trust and driving meaningful action. Thanks @SciCommAwards for citing me alongside @YCabreraOC
Explore more about our discussion and the SciComm Excellence program: lnkd.in/g22H8Jsi
#localjournalism #sciencecommunication #publichealth #communitytrust @fjawards @infoNILE @H2Ojournalists @AFSEE_LSE
From clean water to air pollution, local journalism connects people to the issues that shape their lives.
@YCabreraOC and Fredrick @Mugira reflect on the importance of local journalism and covering local issues like pollution and public health.
More at: youtube.com/@SciCommExcellen…