Uganda writes to Google, wants channel affiliated with Bobi Wine closed
Bobi Wine being led away by police officers [Photo: Courtesy]
A YouTube TV channel reportedly affiliated with pop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine is among at least 14 channels forwarded to Google to be pulled down for allegedly mobilising riots following the arrest of the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate in November 2020.
According to the
Daily Monitor, the government via Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has written to the search giant asking its video-sharing subsidiary to close
Bobi Wine 2021 for allegedly fanning violent protests that rocked Kampala, Jinja and Masaka on November 18.
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Daily Monitor
Tuesday December 15 2020
A screen grab of Ghetto TV relaying presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi’s campaign live. UCC said the online TV, affiliated to the Kyadondo East MP and 13 other channels should be closed for allegedly mobilising riots that resulted into the death of more than 50 people and left several injured last month. PHOTO/ COURTESY
Summary
UCC also wants Google to ensure that all content broadcast to Uganda through YouTube s applications and services strictly complies with Uganda s Minimum Broadcasting Standards as it’s enshrined in the act.
Police said journalists without accreditation from the council would not be allowed to cover political events.
Government requests Google to close 14 Ugandan YouTube channels monitor.co.ug - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from monitor.co.ug Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.