Uganda: Broadcasters Petition Ucc Over Ban

Kampala — The National Association of Broadcasters has petitioned Uganda Communication Commission executive director, Mr Godfrey Mutabazi, asking him to lift the ban imposed on live broadcasts last week.

In a September 29 letter to UCC, the NAB Chairman, Mr Kin Kariisa, wants the communications body to pronounce itself on the alleged telephone calls from UCC officers to specific broadcasters directing them not to host certain persons.

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