TV presenters summoned by UCC over abusive language

Ugandan television presenters from different TV stations were summoned by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).

They are allegedly summoned using abusive, demeaning and derogatory language.

UCC revealed that it received complaints from different personalities about the particular TV shows and presenters on Thursday.

Most of the summoned TV personalities present entertainment shows which are said to invade the privacy of individuals.

They are also alleged to contain inaccurate, misleading and unverified content.

As well as adult oriented content, sexual innuendos and profanity, among others.

• Live Wire (Spark TV)
• Kapyaki (Kingdom TV)
• Tik-Tak Sesetula (Dream TV)
• Access (BTM TV)
• Uncut Sabula and Uncut Kalakata (NBS TV)
• Round About (BBS TV)
• Poko Poko (Baba TV)
• Short Circuit Sonsomola (Urban TV)
• Kachumbali (Top TV)
• Evening Zone (ABS TV)
• Select E- Buzz (STV)