DAY ONE OF THE WORLD PRESS FREEDOM 2016

Registration in progress during the first day of the World Press Freedom Day Commemoration that is being held at Malaika Beach Hotel in Mwanza.

Participants of the event listen to presentations during the first day on May 1st.

Participants of the 2016 WPFD also include members of the Dilpomatic corps and international NGOs.

Ms Maria Van Berlekom, Head of Develepment Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden delivers a speech during the event.

Ms Usiah Nkhoma Ledama presents a topic on Sustainable Development Goals.

Media Consultant Joseph Warungu delivers a presentation on Day One.

Senior Editor Deodatus Balile delivers his presentation during the morning session of Day One.

Moderator of the 2016 WPFD Commemoration Joan Itanisa gives a summary of the presentations on Day One.

Joan Itanisa (BBC Media Action), Sarah Mhanilawa (tzNIC), Innocent Mungy (TCRA) and Maxence Melo (Jamii Media) during the afternoon session.

Ms Valerie Msoka (Internews), Vincent Tiganya (Habari-Maelezo), Peter Mataba (SAUT), Ms Marie Shaba (Media Consultant) and Abubakar Karsan (UTPC).