Radio West (Uganda)

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.

Radio West
CityMbarara
Broadcast areaUganda
Frequency100.2 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English, Runyankore, Rukiga[1]
Ownership
OwnerVision Group
History
First air date
10 April 1999 (1999-04-10)[2]
Technical information
Licensing authority
Uganda Communications Commission
Repeater(s)
  • 95.2 MHz (Kampala)
  • 91.0 MHz (Fort Portal)
  • 94.3 MHz (Kabale)
  • 106.6 MHz (Masaka)
Links
Websitewww.radiowest.co.ug

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

References
  1. "Uganda–Media Landscape Report" (PDF). February 2019. p. 6. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. "Uganda: Radio West Opens In Mbarara, Uganda". AllAfrica. 10 April 1999. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  3. "New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd | Uganda Securities Exchange (USE)". www.use.or.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. "Radio West gears up for 17th anniversary". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  5. "TV West, Radio West and Orumuri House commissioned". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  6. "Ex-Radio Presenter Kakyebezi Wins Mbarara Mayoral Race". Red Pepper. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2020.

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