Uganda's top communications official backed Kenya's decision to stop media companies from showing live protest coverage. Nyombi Thembo runs the Uganda Communications Commission and called his Kenyan counterpart David Magonyi to express support. Thembo posted about the phone conversation on social media Thursday. He praised Kenya's media restrictions during ongoing demonstrations. The Ugandan official said he stands behind Kenya's approach to controlling news coverage.
Thembo believes media companies should focus on basic duties like sharing information and providing entertainment. He wants news organizations to stay neutral and follow professional reporting rules. The Ugandan director argues that media outlets must obey their broadcasting licenses. He thinks journalists should avoid taking political sides during major events. Thembo says media companies have important responsibilities to their communities.
The communications chief warns against news coverage that promotes fighting or hatred between groups. He claims some media outlets encourage violence through their reporting. Thembo argues that such coverage hurts peace and democratic values. He believes free speech comes with limits and responsibilities. The official says communications regulators have legal power to stop harmful media content.
Kenya's Communications Authority has increased restrictions on press freedom during recent anti-government protests. Officials have limited how news companies can cover the demonstrations. The restrictions have drawn criticism from regional neighbors and international observers. Many press freedom groups oppose the broadcasting limits. Kenya continues to face pressure over its handling of media during political unrest.
Thembo believes media companies should focus on basic duties like sharing information and providing entertainment. He wants news organizations to stay neutral and follow professional reporting rules. The Ugandan director argues that media outlets must obey their broadcasting licenses. He thinks journalists should avoid taking political sides during major events. Thembo says media companies have important responsibilities to their communities.
The communications chief warns against news coverage that promotes fighting or hatred between groups. He claims some media outlets encourage violence through their reporting. Thembo argues that such coverage hurts peace and democratic values. He believes free speech comes with limits and responsibilities. The official says communications regulators have legal power to stop harmful media content.
Kenya's Communications Authority has increased restrictions on press freedom during recent anti-government protests. Officials have limited how news companies can cover the demonstrations. The restrictions have drawn criticism from regional neighbors and international observers. Many press freedom groups oppose the broadcasting limits. Kenya continues to face pressure over its handling of media during political unrest.
