NBS TV’s ‘Taasa Obutonde’ Recognized with the Prestigious Environment Sustainability Award 2023
The Environment Sustainability Award 2023 is a recognition I term prestigious at very many levels, and to see that NBS TV received this for being the Digital Media platform with the highest number of environment stories makes it a testament to our strong commitment to raising awareness about environmental issues. At Next Media, we firmly […]
Reinforcing Integrity and Credibility Across Our Content Generation Teams
I addressed our dedicated Content team at Next Media Park. In this meeting, I emphasized the utmost importance of upholding our integrity and safeguarding our credibility. It is our fundamental duty to deliver unbiased news and information to our audience, free from any external influence or manipulation. We highly value the trust we have earned […]
Join Us for Unparalleled Coverage of Martyrs Day 2023!
I am thrilled to share the exciting news of our upcoming comprehensive coverage of the highly-anticipated Martyrs Day 2023 celebrations. It was a pleasure to meet with Hon. Justine Lumumba, the esteemed Minister of General Duties and Patron of the Catholic Jinja Diocese Pilgrims, to discuss our broadcast preparations for this momentous occasion. During our […]
A weekend at the ABSA Captain’s Bell Golf Tournament
I am thrilled to have participated in the ABSA Captain’s Bell Golf Tournament, where I won a few categories, Division 1, and secured the remarkable 2nd runner-up position overall. I also had a chance to interact with my colleagues, Sylvia Mulinge, the CEO of MTN, Hon. Dicksons Kateshumbwa, and many others. I want to extend […]
Next Media and Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Join Forces for Aviation Sector Advancement
I had the privilege of leading my team in a crucial meeting with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at the #NextMediaPark. Our discussions revolved around the pivotal role of media support in national development, specifically in the aviation industry. The commitment of Next Media to collaboration and our unwavering dedication to advancing Uganda’s aviation […]
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) EXCO Meeting
Today, as the National Association of Broadcasters – Uganda (NAB) Chairman, I chaired our monthly EXCO meeting to discuss the state of the media industry. The meeting focused on a range of issues affecting the industry, including the recent presidential directive on government communications and the role of Signet in providing Free-To-Air services to the […]
Partnering for a Malaria-Free Uganda: My Productive Meeting with Key Stakeholders
I have just had an incredibly productive meeting with the leadership and key stakeholders of the Malaria Free Uganda Board. We discussed actionable proposals on how Malaria Free Uganda, the Ecobank Foundation, and #NextMediaUG can partner in the Zero Malaria by 2030 campaign. The meeting’s focus was on how we can work together to, among […]
Reflections on our Success: Highlights from Next Media’s Q1 Board Meeting
Candid conversations about what worked or what didn’t here at #NextMediaUG were the bulk of my activity when we held our Q1 Board Meeting. One standout win for me was the digital realignment efforts we undertook towards the end of 2022. Engaging our people digitally accounted for a great percentage of the extensive training and […]
A Night of Gratitude and Recommitment as I Hosted Sheikhs who have made Salam Ramadhan Campaign a success
I have this evening had the privilege of hosting the Sheikhs who lead our Salam TV and Salam Charity efforts in our annual #SalamRamadhan campaign to an Iftar dinner at our Portbell residence, where we thanked them for their invaluable sacrifice for the good of our Faith. Together, we reflected on how far we have […]
Urgent Appeal for Journalist Safety: National Association of Broadcasters Expresses Concern Over Assaults on Media Personnel
As the National Association of Broadcasters, we have written a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, expressing our dissatisfaction with the continuous assault and brutal attacks on journalists by security forces in #Uganda. Additionally, we have sought a meeting with the Ministry of Internal Honorable Kahinda Otafiire and all relevant parties, especially […]