Next Media Company has suspended Zambali Bulasio Mukasa and Victoria Bagaaya as a consequence of their political ambitions.
Reports point out that the 2 have been instructed to remain off-air indefinitely whereas additional measures are thought of. Their suspension has no clear size, with many alleging it’s indefinite.
It is alleged that the 2 had been reminded that their public show of political ambitions contravenes the corporate’s editorial coverage, which mandates employees to take care of non-partisan conduct.
Last week, Zambali appeared at a National Unity Platform (NUP) political rally in Kawempe North, stating, “In occasions like these, I can not stay impartial.” This assertion reportedly led to points along with his superiors.
Zambali Bulasio Mukasa has already introduced his intention to contest for the Member of Parliament (MP) place for Nasana Municipality, representing the National Unity Platform.
Victoria Bagaaya, however, confirmed her aspiration to run for the Woman Member of Parliament (MP) place for Fort Portal City as an unbiased candidate, regardless of her affiliation with the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Desire Mugumisa, Corporate Affairs Manager of Next Media, confirmed their suspension on social media.
“For Next Media Group as an unbiased media home, non-partisanship is important for us to successfully Inform to Transform,” he defined. “These insurance policies have led to totally different ranges of reprimands for employees participating in partisan politics.”
Zambali Bulasio Mukasa joined NBS TV in 2019 as a information anchor. He additionally hosts a political present known as “Barometer”.
Victoria Bagaaya is a long-serving member of Next Media, having joined the corporate in 2019 as a number of a youth program. She is at present within the present affairs division, reporting and at occasions anchoring information on Saturday afternoons.
