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Court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Ofwono Opondo, NBS TV

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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