SEE TV

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SEE TV
Country Uganda
AffiliatesPrime Media Network
Headquarters Naguru, Kampala, Uganda
Programming
Language(s) English, Luganda
Picture format 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerBrutus Kagingo
ParentPrime Media
History
LaunchedAugust 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)
Links
Website seetv.co.ug
Availability
Terrestrial
FTA 36
GOTV 833
Startimes 248

SEE TV is a Ugandan television network based in the Naguru neighborhood of Kampala that launched in July 2021 and began broadcasting on August 1, 2021. [1] [2] The station is known for its focus on news, politics, business programming, educational entertainment, lifestyle content, and sports coverage, representing a significant addition to Uganda's television landscape in the context of "Buy Uganda, Build Uganda". [3]

Contents

Establishment

The channel was launched in July 2021. It started broadcasting on 1 August 2021 [4] [2] SEE TV was established with the mission of creating relatable content for Ugandan audiences while organizing local talent to produce African content that could replace imported programming. [2] This approach reflects broader trends in Uganda's media industry toward localization and the development of indigenous content that better serves local audiences and cultural preferences. The station's programming strategy emphasizes news and current affairs, positioning it as a competitor to established broadcasters in Uganda's increasingly competitive television market. [2]

SEE TV signed up as the shirt sponsor for Kampala City Council football team for a three year period from 2021 through 2024. [5] [6] This contract was terminated after one year. [7] [8] [9]

It transmits on Free To Air on channel 36, GOTV on channel 833 and Startimes on channel 248. [2]

Industry

The launch of SEE TV occurred during a period of significant transformation in Uganda's broadcasting sector, coinciding with the country's transition from analog to digital television broadcasting. [10] The Uganda Communications Commission has been implementing a nationwide digital migration campaign, requiring viewers to use digital-ready television sets or purchase digital decoders to access broadcasting services. [10] This digital transition has created new opportunities for stations like SEE TV to reach audiences through improved broadcast quality and expanded channel capacity. [10]

SEE TV operates in Uganda's diverse media landscape, which includes both state-owned and private broadcasters. The station competes with established channels such as Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, NTV Uganda, and various other private television networks. [10] Uganda's television industry has evolved significantly since the late 1990s, when the country had only one television station, the state-owned Uganda Television (now Uganda Broadcasting Corporation). [10] The proliferation of private broadcasters like SEE TV reflects the liberalization of Uganda's media sector and increasing demand for diverse programming options. [11] [12] [2]

It was one of the television stations that were placed under investigation for distributing copyrighted content without permission. [13]

Notable programs

Presenters

References

  1. ↑ "SEE TV Uganda". SEE TV. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Geno, Eric (2 August 2021). "New Television Station SEE TV Launched in Uganda". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "New See TV sponsorship deal better than Star Times' annual Shs400m offer - KCCA". Monitor. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "SEE TV launches in Uganda to provide quality programming". galaxyfm.co.ug. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "KCCA FC announce SEE TV as Main Shirt sponsor from 2021-24 - KCCA FC". 8 November 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Nsimbe, John Vianney (13 November 2021). "KCCA unveil new shirt sponsors". The Observer. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "CLUB STATEMENT | KCCA FC CONFIRMS TERMINATION OF SPONSORSHIP WITH SEE TV. - KCCA FC". 10 October 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Nassali, Sandrah (10 October 2022). "KCCA FC Terminates SEE TV Sponsorship". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Atwiine, Simon Peter (8 November 2021). "KCCA FC unveils SEE TV as new shirt sponsors". Eagle Online. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 "Television in Uganda". Uganda Info. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Uganda media guide". BBC News. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "About Us". 15 July 2021.
  13. ↑ Mousal, Farooq Gessa (24 January 2022). "The following TV stations are under UCC investigation for copyright infringement". Techjaja. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "Shows".
  15. ↑ "New TV station "SEE TV" launches today". 2 August 2021.
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