Salam TV Uganda
 | |
| Type | Media conglomerate |
|---|---|
| Country | Uganda |
| Affiliates | Next Media |
| Headquarters | Media Plaza, Kira Road, Uganda |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English, Arabic, Luganda |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed), Colour |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Kin Kariisa |
| Parent | Next Media |
| History | |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Launched | June 2015 |
| Links | |
| Website | salamtv |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Azam, Startimes | 293, 155 |
Salam TV Uganda is a Ugandan Islamic television network based in Kampala, Uganda. The channel was launched in June 2015 and operates as part of the Next Media group of companies.[1][2][3][4][5]
The television station serves as Uganda's premier Islamic television channel and a member of the Next Media Group, serving as a Muslim community.[1] Salam TV is The first and only Islamic TV Channel in Uganda, providing specialized programming that caters to the Muslim community in Uganda and the broader East African region.[6]
History
The channel was established in June 2015 as part of Next Media Services' expansion into specialized religious broadcasting.It is located at Media Plaza, Plot 78, Mukwano Building Second Floor, Kampala, Uganda with headquarters at Next Media Park, Naguru. The establishment of Salam TV marked a significant milestone in Uganda's media landscape, as it became the first dedicated Islamic television channel in the country.[2][4][3][5][7]
Programming
The channel champions the values of faith, compassion, and community through engaging local and international content.[1] The programming includes religious education, Islamic culture shows, news from the Muslim world, and community-focused content designed to serve Uganda's Muslim population.[4]
Technical Details
Salam TV offers online streaming with live stream features, allowing viewers to stay connected to their favorite TV channel anytime, anywhere.[8] This digital accessibility has expanded the channel's reach beyond traditional terrestrial broadcasting.[4]
Location
It is located at Media Plaza, Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda.[4][1]
Programs
- Salam Juma
- Amaka
- Ekkubo Ly'obusiraamu
- Buuza Oyige
- Obuvo N'obuddo
- Daawa Special
- Omukeeze
- Obutonde Bwo Ssi Musango
- Empisa
- Obulamu
- Salam Baraza
- Muvubuka Dot Com
- Kigudde Waani
- Eddoboozi Ly'omusuubuzi
- Salam Darasa Special
- Salam Charity live Appeal
- Obulamu Bwa Kadaama
- Olutindo
- Alhidaayah Show
- Omumanyi Wa Salam
- Judiciary hour
- Zimba
- Political Islam
References
- ^ a b c d "Salam TV Uganda - Official Website". Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ a b "First Islamic Television Launched in Uganda". chimpreports.com/. 11 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Next Media, Salam TV partner with Uganda's embassy in Canada to promote business opportunities". nilepost.co.ug. 16 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Star Times launches Salam TV: A new Ugandan based dedicated Islamic channel". techjaja.com. Techjaja. 14 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Salam TV Revives Islam in Uganda". iqna.ir. 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Salam TV - Online Television". online-television.org. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "MTN Uganda & Salam TV hold special Ramadan Dinner for the Muslim Fraternity". newvision.co.ug. New Vision. 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Salam TV Live Television". television-live.com. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
External links
- https://salamtv.ug/
- Salam TV
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- MTN Ne Salaam TV Bagabudde Mu Kisiibo Archived 6 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine