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Baryomunsi handing over a licence to reinstate Central Broadcasting Services (CBS
KAMPALA-
The Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) Radio has had its License reinstated after 14 years of closure.
The License was handed back to CBS today 7th August 2024 by the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi in a ceremony attended by the UCC Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo.
Minister Baryomunsi made the remarks yesterday while speaking at the reinstatement of Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) Radio License that had been revoked 14 years ago.
When NRM took over power 38 years ago, there was no serious media to speak and the NRM later took to liberalization of sectors and now there is vast thriving media houses that include the private service providers where CBS comes in.
The Minister revealed that the country now has over 300 radio stations and the digital media also has a good share of the media space which is achievements worth to celebrate and proud of and these many players call for a regulator and this how Uganda Communication Commission comes into play.
“We are aware that CBS Was operating without a license but we also don’t like conflict since you have been doing a good job and equally offering good service to citizenry”.
Minister Baryomunsi affirms that the government shall continue to regulate the media if minimum broadcasting standards are not met, but said that the move is not meant to stifle the media operations but to restore order and sanity instead.
He therefore called the Uganda Communications Commission not to shy away from their regulatory role and responsibility and added that international media must also respect Uganda’s regulations as they conduct business.
The Minister said that he was glad to receive CBS’ commitment to professionalism and compliance and applauded their role in socio-economic development and also called upon broadcasters to strengthen areas of preventive health since radio is still trusted as a source of authentic information.
The event was also attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Communication Commission Hon Nyombi Thembo and Central Broadcasting Services officials.