Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has tasked its Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance to consider a petition by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) regarding a directive by the President ring-fencing all government advertisements for Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and New Vision platforms. …
Read More »Broadcasters, UCC disagree on license fees waiver
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Association of Broadcasters-NAB has asked government to waive license and signal carriage fees as a stimulus for the struggling media industry. The NABS executive committee was appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on National Economy chaired by Syda Bbumba together with Uganda Communications …
Read More »Broadcasters faulted for failing to stand up to UCC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have faulted the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for failing to counter unfair directives and policies by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The matter came up yesterday when a team of NAB officials led by Vice chairperson Peter Ssematimba was appearing …
Read More »UCC places 13 radios, TVs under fresh investigations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commissions is undertaking intensive investigations into the operations of the 13 Radio and Television stations initially cited for breaching minimum broadcasting guidelines. The decision was taken during a meeting with Executives of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) led by their chairperson …
Read More »UCC, Broadcasters association executive set to meet
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) is set to meet executive members of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to iron out disagreements on breach of minimum broadcasting standards. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 7, at the Commission headquarters in Bugolobi, according …
Read More »NAB asks UCC to rescind directive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to rescind directives requiring media house to suspend staff. NAB chairman, Kin Karisa in a letter to UCC Executive Director, Eng. Godfrey Mutabazi dated May 2nd, 2019 said effecting the “abrupt suspension …
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