Tag Archives: radio stations

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Radio Stations in Lango Sub-region have denied allegations that they are denying air space to candidates of the National Unity Platform Party- NUP. The radio stations under Lango Radio Owners and Managers Association argue that they accord time to all candidates irrespective of political affiliation.  …

Hoima, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Radio stations in parts of Bunyoro have hiked charges for persons intending to use the media platform to contest for the different political positions.  The hike came after the Electoral Commission announced a ban on open-air campaigns, in the wake of coronavirus disease.   Instead, the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in huge financial pressures on radio stations across the country with little or no revenue from advertisers, the main source of income for the broadcasters. Several businesses have come to a standstill since the lockdown which started in March. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has condemned recent security attacks on radio stations for hosting opposition politicians. The latest incidents last months involved Kiira FM and Mubende FM in Jinja and Mubende districts respectively when security commanded by the Resident District Commissioners switched off the …