Uganda
SCORES
Individual scores:

4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 4, 3, 4, 3, 3

Average:

3.2

3.10

The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for
all interests.

ANALYSIS:
UBC offers three radio channels: Star FM, Channel Blue and Channel
Red. In addition, UBC runs a network of semi-autonomous “community” radio stations under the label Mega FM. These stations,
viewed collectively, serve the audience in all major languages and
all interests.
UBC’s one TV channel offers children’s programmes, sports, talk
shows, religious broadcasts, business slots and local and foreign
soap operas. Due to a lack of funds, however, these and older programmes have to be recycled quite a lot to fill in time.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

5, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4

Average:

3.4

3.11

The public broadcaster offers balanced and fair information reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and
opinions.

ANALYSIS:
UBC still places great emphasis on the government side of stories in
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