AFSEE Fellow at LSE, NatGeo Explorer, Founder Water Journalists Africa, Cofounder InfoNile, Recipient Eric & Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Comm.
Joined July 2009
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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
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Mar 17
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…
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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
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23 Dec 2025
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
22 Dec 2025
Everything depends on water. 💧 It underpins the systems that sustain life, but when polluted or mismanaged, it can also pose serious risks to human health and wellbeing.
Storytelling and community action can protect our coastlines, our health, and our future. @Mugira @xcortada
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Dwindling fish stocks in Lake Victoria have affected many livelihoods dependent on Lake Victoria.
At the Dada's Garage, the need to explore alternative sustainable income streams was emphasised to allow the lake to recover
#NAAMFestival
#MyLakeMyFuture
#JusticeforLakeVictoria
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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
28 Nov 2025
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
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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
25 Nov 2025
From 500 to 200: Tea Plantations Are Fueling the Decline of Kibira’s Chimpanzees
Story by @bizimana_arthur
infonile.org/en/2025/11/the-…
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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
24 Nov 2025
The Original Happy Hour: Why Our Craving for Alcohol Started 13 Million Years Ago with Chimpanzees
apesreportingproject.org/the…
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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
17 Nov 2025
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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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
31 Oct 2025
We stand for Water 💦 reporting.
@Stockholm_Uni @infoNILE
@waterjournalis1 @UN_Water
@H2OAfrica @WaterAfrica @rusumonelsap
@Mugira
#ScienceReporting✍️
#AccessToWater
#CleanWater
#WaterAfrica
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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
7 Oct 2025
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
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The study by @joinforwater revealed major socioeconomic and environmental challenges affecting water resources in Aswa I & Aswa II sub-catchments.
We combined storytelling, journalism, data visualisation and photo documentation.
The exhibition setup is ready.
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We have come to the end of today’s dissemination of the scoping study of Aswa I and II catchment area.
The key take away is; awareness, sensitization and mindset change is necessary for water resources management and a resilient future.
#ClimateAction
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2 Sep 2025
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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Fredrick Mugira retweeted
18 Aug 2025
Strong local journalism empowers communities to tackle pollution and health issues. Grateful for reporters like @YCabreraOC and Fredrick @Mugira leading this charge!
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15 Aug 2025
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
14 Aug 2025
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…
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