About Us

The New Light Paper (NLP) is a digital news publication based in Uganda, delivering accurate and timely reporting on local, regional, and international affairs. We cover news, politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, health, and current affairs across Uganda, Africa, and the wider world.

Who We Are

The New Light Paper is published by New Light Communications U Limited, a media company registered in the Republic of Uganda. New Light Communications is a subsidiary of Koom Holdings U Limited, the parent company that oversees our group’s broader media and technology operations.

The publication was founded on 25th July 2019 by Gad Masereka, who serves as Founder, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief. What began as an independent online news platform has grown into a structured newsroom committed to professional journalism and editorial integrity.

Our Mission

We exist to inform the public. We believe a well-informed audience is essential to a functioning democracy, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our mission is to deliver journalism that is accurate, fair, independent, and accessible to readers across Uganda and the African continent.

We aim to give our readers reliable reporting they can trust, written in clear language, free of unnecessary jargon, and grounded in verified facts.

Our Values

Our work is guided by four core values:

• Accuracy – We verify before we publish. Every story is checked against primary sources, and we correct errors openly when they occur.
• Independence – Our editorial decisions are made independently of our commercial interests. Advertisers, sponsors, and business partners do not influence our news coverage.
• Fairness – We give people and organizations subject to critical reporting a reasonable opportunity to respond before publication.
• Transparency – We disclose our ownership, our editorial standards, and the nature of any sponsored content clearly to our readers.

Our Team

Business and Administration

• Gad Masereka – Founder and Managing Director
• Kabugho Rahab – General Manager (Administration and Operations)

Editorial

• Gad Masereka – Editor-in-Chief
• Ivan Kaahwa – Senior Political and Security Reporter
• Richard Onapatum – Field Correspondent, Eastern Region
• Mukidi Hannington – Journalist, Rwenzori Sub-Region

Stories outside our reporters’ regular beats are bylined as “NLP Newsroom” and reflect the collective work of our editorial team.

For a full breakdown of how our newsroom operates, including our verification standards and ethical commitments, please read our Editorial Policy.

What We Cover

The New Light Paper publishes across the following sections:

• National – News and events from across Uganda
• Politics – Government, parliament, elections, and political affairs
• Business – Markets, companies, economy, and finance
• Sports – Football, athletics, and local and international competitions
• Entertainment – Music, film, and the arts
• Health – Public health, medical developments, and wellness
• Technology – Innovation, digital trends, and tech in Africa
• World News – International events and global affairs
• Africa – Continental news and developments
• Sponsored Content – Clearly labelled paid features and promotions

Editorial Independence and Sponsored Content

The New Light Paper accepts sponsored content, advertising, and paid editorial features as part of our business model. However, we maintain a strict separation between editorial and commercial operations.

All sponsored content is clearly labelled and published under our dedicated Sponsored Content category. Payment for advertising does not guarantee favourable news coverage, and advertisers have no input on our reporting. This separation is explained in detail in our Editorial Policy.

Contact Us

We welcome news tips, story ideas, corrections, advertising enquiries, and reader feedback. You can reach us through our Contact Us page.

For specific concerns about our editorial standards or accuracy of a published story, please refer to our Editorial Policy for guidance on how to contact our editorial team.

Our Parent Company

The New Light Paper is part of a broader group:

Publisher: New Light Communications U Limited

Parent Company: Koom Holdings U Limited

Registered in: Republic of Uganda

Last updated: 31 May 2026