Mbarara,Uganda – The CEO of the Atomic Energy Council, Natharius Nimbashabira, has called on journalists to report accurately and responsibly on atomic energy to improve public understanding and demystify nuclear technology.
Speaking at a Western regional media sensitization workshop on the regulation of atomic energy applications in Uganda, held at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara City, Nimbashabira said the media plays a vital role in sensitizing the public on medical, industrial, and general radiation safety, as well as the transport of radioactive materials.
He noted that Uganda plans to harness peaceful nuclear power by 2031 to expand national grid coverage.
Principal Radiation Protection Officer Grace Kukiriza revealed that 76.4% of registered radiation workers in the country are currently monitored. She asked journalists to share the information widely to raise community awareness on radiation safety.
Speaking on behalf of the journalists, Nation Media Group’s Rumanzi Perez commended the Atomic Energy Council for organizing the follow-up workshop to help the media better understand radiation protection.
The workshop brought together journalists from 23 districts across Western Uganda.
Source: Radio Ankole
