Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a directive stopping ABS Television from broadcasting on all platforms.
According to a letter written by the UC ED Godffrey Mutabazi seen by this website, the suspension hinges on several attempts to have ABSTV harmonise and modify its programs to the required standards.
“Reference is made to several warnings served on ABSTV for repeated breach of the law and the minimum broadcasting standards,” Mutabazi’s letter reads in part.
UCC gave the media house an altimatum of 60 days to receive a convicing presentation on the measure instituted to harmonise and modify its programs to comply with law or risk revoking the broadcasting license without further notice.
The media house belongs to a renowned city pastor Augustine Yiga.
The Television has lately been airing offensive content which has sparked off public outcry.
The content has been deemed pornographic and not suitable for children.
Members of the public lauded UCC for stepping to temporarily close down the station. Majority of whom are parents who consistently condemned ABSTV for airing sordid programs.