Radio West (Uganda)
| Broadcast area | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 100.2 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English, Runyankore, Rukiga[1] |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vision Group |
| History | |
First air date | 10 April 1999[2] |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | Uganda Communications Commission |
| Repeater(s) |
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| Links | |
| Website | www |
Radio West is an FM radio station based in Western Region, Uganda.[3] It is based in Mbarara with four additional repeaters. The station is owned by the Vision Group.
History
Radio West began broadcasting on 10 April 1999 under the ownership of James R Tumusiime;[2] it was acquired by the Vision Group in 2008.[4] Radio West, along with TV West and the Orumuri News newspaper, moved into new custom-built offices in Mbarara in 2015.[5]
In 2019, the station was tied for second in audience reach, with 4 percent of the audience.[1] The station has been criticized for its pro-government editorial stance.[1]
Notable former presenters
- Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, current mayor of Mbarara[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Uganda–Media Landscape Report" (PDF). February 2019. p. 6. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Uganda: Radio West Opens In Mbarara, Uganda". AllAfrica. 10 April 1999. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd | Uganda Securities Exchange (USE)". www.use.or.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Radio West gears up for 17th anniversary". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "TV West, Radio West and Orumuri House commissioned". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Ex-Radio Presenter Kakyebezi Wins Mbarara Mayoral Race". Red Pepper. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2020.