The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is set to premiere Call 112, a Ugandan film that tackles the rising challenge of disinformation.
The screening will take place this evening at Alliance Française, followed by a panel discussion on the societal impact of false narratives and strategies the public can use to avoid falling prey to them.
Set against a Ugandan backdrop, Call 112 explores how misinformation is created, spread, and weaponized to damage reputations, derail campaigns, and manipulate public opinion.
The storyline follows James (Blair Koono), a university student and TikTok influencer, who is paid to circulate fabricated stories about political candidate MP Teopista Ndyanabo (Mariam Ndagire) during an election campaign.
The film highlights how easily social media can be exploited for political gain and the divisive effects this can have on communities.
Sam Muhindo, media programmes manager at KAS Uganda and Sudan, described the film as both a cautionary tale and an educational tool.
“Call 112 is important because it shines a light on the dangers of disinformation and how it strategically spreads. It is entertaining yet thought-provoking, encouraging the public—especially young social media users—to think critically about the information they consume and share,” Muhindo said.
The production features an impressive cast, including Mariam Ndagire, Blair Koono, Kenny Rukundo, Peter Odeke, Arthur Sewanyana, Timothy Lwanga, and radio personality–turned–actor Ethan Kavuma.
Directed by Usama Mukwaya and produced by Hadijah Nakajanko under O Studios Entertainment, the film was co-written by Mukwaya and Meddy Sserwadda, with cinematography by Alex Ireeta.
Edward Tumwine, media trainer and fact-checker at the Debunk Media Initiative, highlighted the importance of fact-checking in combating disinformation.
He noted that alongside fact-checking, capacity-building and media literacy programs are essential to equip the public with tools to verify information.
“In this era of AI and content manipulation, fact-checking helps identify falsehoods, spot inconsistencies, and reveal how content has been altered. Teaching people these skills is vital to reducing the spread of fake news,” Tumwine said.
The public screening of Call 112 begins at 5:00 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. The event aims to spark important conversations about truth, integrity, and responsible information-sharing in the digital age.