The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance Minister Frank Tumwebaze will tomorrow receive the UBC Review Committee report, sources have indicated.
The committee chaired by the Executive Director of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) Dr Peter Mwesige, was appointed in August, to carry out the review over one month that was aimed at revamping the national broadcaster, the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC).
Other members of the committee include former-journalist-turned-businessman Odrek Rwabwogo, who is also President Museveni’s son-in-law; journalism lecturer Adolf Mbaine; Human Resource expert Ms Peace Piwang; ICT expert Engineer Kata Bitarabeho; counsel to the committee lawyer Andrew Kibaya and journalist-cum-lawyer Peter Okello Jabweli.
In September, the Minister extended the terms of the review committee by another month. Sources close to the committee said its work focused on business and finance, programming and editorial content, human resource management and overall policy framework.
Before the Minister’s intervention, there were allegations of massive corruption at UBC, notably involving the disposing off of its land in prime areas like Nakasero and Bugolobi.
Formerly Uganda Television (UTV), the UBC was established in 2005 and currently operates one TV channel and five radio stations.
