Next Media suspends two journalists for political aspirations

Subsequent Media’s Company Affairs Supervisor, Want Derekford Mugumisa, has confirmed the suspension of two of their high journalists, Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa and Victoria Bagaaya, as a consequence of their political aspirations.

Rumours about their suspension had been circulating after each people publicly declared their intentions to contest for political workplace.

These speculations have now been validated, with Subsequent Media imposing its coverage on political involvement.

Zambaali Mukasa joined NBS TV in 2019 from CBS, initially serving as a information anchor for the Luganda information bulletin Amasengejje.

Over time, he took on the position because the host of Barometer, a preferred present affairs speak present aired on Tuesdays.

Mukasa has since expressed curiosity in working for Member of Parliament (MP) in Nansana Municipality on a Nationwide Unity Platform (NUP) ticket.

Victoria Bagaaya, who has been with NBS since 2014, began as a presenter on a youth-focused program earlier than transitioning right into a information anchor and reporter position.

She has now declared her candidacy for the Lady MP seat in Fort Portal Metropolis.

Mugumisa, via a put up on X, reiterated Subsequent Media’s dedication to journalistic independence and non-partisanship.

When any @nextmediaug employees member chooses to run for political workplace, the corporate coverage is evident: Subsequent Media lets them be and helps them in that regard. Zambaali, like Victoria, have made their political bids clear and are BOTH not on air.

He additional famous the group’s non-partisan stance, explaining that adherence to this coverage is essential for sustaining journalistic integrity.

For @nextmediaug as an unbiased media home, non-partisanship is crucial for us to successfully Inform to Rework. These similar insurance policies have led to varied ranges of reprimands for these of us partaking in partisan politics.

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