Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs a defamation case that former Ethics and Integrity Minister, Miria Matembe, had instituted against the Uganda Media Centre Director, Ofwono Opondo and NBS television. In August 2017, Matembe sued Ofwono Opondo together with NBS TV and …
Read More »Tanzania conducts national population and housing census
Tanzania on Tuesday began conducting its National Population and Housing Census with President Samia Suluhu Hassan being among the first persons to be counted at State House in Chamwino in the capital Dodoma Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Xinhua | Tanzania on Tuesday began conducting its National Population and Housing Census …
Read More »Lukwago sues Ofwono, seeks UGX 500M compensation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sued the government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo seeking compensation of Shillings 500 million for cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment during their recent appearance on the Frontline, a topical show on NBS television. In his application before the High Court …
Read More »Bobi Wine writes protest note to NBS TV
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Party President Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has written a protest note to NBS TV, making several allegations. NBS is yet to respond to the accusations, but social media was full of reactions, including from the President’s secretary Don Wanyama. Kyagulanyi is …
Read More »Congo-born Serge Ibaka takes a knee as Raptors plot NBA title defence
Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Africa’s top sporting sons, basketball player Serge Ibaka has not forgotten his roots despite the current focus on helping his Toronto Raptors put up a strong defence of their NBA title. Ibaka, who hails from Brazzaville in Congo, has become a key figure …
Read More »NBS’ Kasumba arrested, held at Kiira Road Police Station
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NBS TV news anchor and show host Samson Kasumba has been arrested and is being detained at Kiira Road Police Station. It is not yet clear the reason the witty news anchor was arrested. He was detained at Kiira Road Police Station and later driven …
Read More »VIDEO: Indiscipline at Makerere University should not be tolerated – Ofwono Opondo
Kampala, Uganda | VIDEOS NEXT MEDIA UGANDA | There is a sense of entitlement by students and staff at Makerere University, that does not help in conflict resolution, government spokesman Ofwono Opondo has said. He was speaking on the NBS TV Frontline show on Thursday night about events surrounding security …
Read More »Five Media houses pinned for breach of broadcasting standards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commissions has found five Kampala based broadcasters culpable of breaching minimum broadcasting standards and asked them to show cause why their licenses shouldn’t be revoked. The broadcasters include NTV, NBS, BBS, Bukedde TV and Radio Sapientia. This follows an investigation into …
Read More »UCC report: NTV, NBS, BBS, Bukedde TV and Radio Sapientia must explain
Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has asked broadcasters NTV, NBS, BBS, Bukedde TV and Radio Sapientia to show cause why the regulator shouldn’t revoke their licenses. The statement comes after UCC released a report of their investigation into an alleged breach of minimum broadcasting …
Read More »VIDEO: US is the biggest abuser of human rights, says Mwenda
Kampala, Uganda | VIDEOS NEXT MEDIA UGANDA | Ugandan political analyst Andrew Mwenda has accused the US government of being the worlds top human rights violator. “The biggest abuser of human rights is the US government through its police departments in the different states. Jesus said before you try to …
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