How does gossip help young people? – Frank Gashumba applauds UCC direction

Frank Gashumba feels the Uganda Communications Commission got it right when it decided to move all gossip TV shows past 10 p.m.

UCC ordered all television stations to reschedule all gossip shows from prime time to after 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the start of the week.

Stations that do not comply with the new rules will face regulatory penalties, as part of UCC’s effort to curb adult content, sexual innuendos, and swearing during prime time.

All gossip shows on television must air between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., according to UCC. “Any TV station that fails to conform to the instruction, the Commission shall proceed to initiate other regulatory consequences,” according to the directive given to TV stations.

The decision has sparked heated controversy in the entertainment industry and on social media, with many expressing opposing viewpoints.

According to Frank Gashumba, founder of Sisimuka Uganda, UCC has hit the nail on the head with the new criteria.

Gashumba, who has appeared on a number of these gossip shows, wants the shows to be pushed even later, until 3 a.m.

He commented on his Facebook page, “Lugambo “Gossip” Rubbish SHOWS should show at 3:00AM.”

He also questioned how gossip shows, which are known for their “indecency and excesses,” might serve young people.

I agree with UCC that TV broadcasters should schedule ‘lugambo’ shows after 10 p.m.

More developmental programming should be broadcast at prime time. How do regular doses of gossip, obscenity, and abuse serve our youth?