NBS Television (Uganda)

NBS Television
Logo since 2015
TypeCurrent Affairs TV Station
CountryUganda
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersNext Media Park, Plot 13, Summit View Road, Naguru, Kampala, Uganda
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerKin Kariisa since 2008
ParentNext Media
Key peopleCalvin Mugume, Paul Lwanga
History
FoundedMonday, June 16, 2008
LaunchedMonday, June 16, 2008
FounderKin Kariisa
Links
Websitehttps://nbs.ug/

NBS (Next Broadcasting Services) is Uganda's leading television station[1] owned by Kin Kariisa’s Next Media. Official broadcasts began on Monday, June 16, 2008, and the station is now headquartered at the purpose‑built Next Media Park[2] on Naguru Summit View Road, Kampala.

History

NBS[3] received its license and commenced official broadcasting on Monday, June 16, 2008. It initially operated from UAP Building, Plot 1, Kimathi Avenue in Kampala, specifically in a 2-bedroom apartment, before moving to Media Plaza in Lower Kololo with a single transmitter. It then moved to the former WBS TV site - now Next Media Park - in 2020. Under Kin Kariisa’s leadership, full ownership was secured by 2014. In 2017, NBS became the flagship of the Next Media Group, along with brands such as Sanyuka TV, Salam TV, Next Radio, Nile Post, Next Com, etc.

Programming and Coverage

NBS brands itself “Uganda’s Political Command Centre[4]” and is best known for news and current affairs. Flagship programmes include:

  • NBS Amasengejje (Luganda, 19:00)
  • NBS Live at 9 (English, 21:00)
  • Frontline (English, Thursday, 22:00)
  • Barometer Akasameeme (Luganda, Tuesday, 22:00)
  • After 5 (Youth and Entertainment, Weekdays, 17:00)
  • NBS Youth Voice (Students and Youths entertainment)

Other shows cover business, sports and lifestyle. Its sister channel Sanyuka TV in the past held live rights to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. In a 2024 survey, NBS led all Ugandan stations with a 44 percent national viewership share. NBS’ extensive live coverage and regional bureaus across Uganda are credited with this market leadership.

Ownership and Leadership

Kin Kariisa founded NBS and serves as Group CEO of Next Media. Key executives have included former Deputy Group CEO Joe Kigozi (2008 - 2025)[5]. Under this leadership, NBS has undergone two major rebrands (2011, 2014), launched a digital transformation strategy,[6] and established regional bureaus and strategic partnerships for live event broadcasting.

Notable Personalities

Campaigns and Social Impact

NBS and Next Media have led major public‑awareness and CSR initiatives:

  • Tuve Ku Kaveera[7] (2018) - anti–plastic bag drive
  • Taasa Obutonde[8] (2021 - ) - waste management and recycling
  • Beera Steady - Be Better[9] (2023 - ) - financial and digital literacy
  • 15 Million Trees[10] (2024) - national reforestation campaign
  • #DisMisFakeNews[11] (2024) - misinformation awareness

Influence and Recognition

NBS was named “Most Admired Ugandan Media Brand[12]” by Brand Africa[13] in 2023 and is widely regarded as the country’s top political news outlet[14]. Its live coverage of Pope  Francis’s 2015 visit[15] to Uganda set a national benchmark for event broadcasting.

References

  1. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "NBS TV maintains position as Uganda's leading brand". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  2. ^ Kirabo, Jonah. "Museveni preaches wealth creation as he officially launches Next Media Park". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  3. ^ "Who We Are". Next Media. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  4. ^ Admin 2020 (2020-09-21). "NBS TV Makes a Statement with Launch of 'Political Command Center'". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 2025-07-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth (2025-02-06). "Joe Kigozi Transitions to New Roles After Over 14 Years of Transformational Leadership". Next Media. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  6. ^ admin, N. P. "Next Media digital direction sees some staff leave roles". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  7. ^ Katungulu, Amon. "Tuve Ku Kaveera Environment Campaign Launched". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  8. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "KCCA Calls for Stronger Partnerships at Taasa Obutonde – Zero Waste Launch". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  9. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "MTN Uganda takes a stand against digital fraud". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  10. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth (2024-11-07). "NBS TV and Million Trees International Partner to Restore Uganda's Forests". Next Media. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  11. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "#DisMisFakeNews Archives". Next Media. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  12. ^ "NBS TV Awarded As The Most Admired Ugandan Media Brand, Ranked Among Uganda's Top 10 Brands". Uganda Online Media. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  13. ^ "Home | Brand Africa". www.brandafrica.org. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  14. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth. "NBS TV revolutionises Ugandan parliamentary coverage". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  15. ^ Nakayenze, Muhamadi Matovu & Priscilla. "NBS TV Reflects on 2015 Papal Visit Coverage as Uganda Mourns Pope Francis". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
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