Sanyuka TV Uganda

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Sanyuka TV Uganda
Country Uganda
HeadquartersNext Media Park, Plot 13, Summit View Road, Kampala
Programming
Language(s) Luganda, English
Picture format 1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed), Colour
Ownership
OwnerNext Media Services
Sister channelsNBS Television
History
Launched27 September 2018;6 years ago (27 September 2018)
Links
Website sanyukatv.ug

Sanyuka TV Uganda is a Ugandan television network based in Kampala, Uganda. Its headquarters is located at Next Media Park, Plot 13, summit view Road, Kampala, Uganda. The channel was launched in September 2018. It started broadcasting on 10 September 2018. The station is known for its focus on Ugandan entertainment and local content, particularly targeting young audiences aged 18-35. The channel operates under the Next Media umbrella, which is a multimedia company in Uganda aspiring to become the most relevant media in Africa. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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History

Sanyuka TV was launched on September 27, 2018, as part of Next Media Services' expansion into entertainment-focused broadcasting. Next Media relaunched Sanyuka TV with a brand promise to be Uganda's leading entertainment station, satisfying viewers aged between 18 and 35. [5] The relaunch emphasized the channel's commitment to providing quality local entertainment content. [4] [3]

The station is known for its focus on Ugandan sports, also has a series of educational-entertainment movies, sports, youth and entertainment shows. [4] Each week it shows one English Premier League game. [6]

Programming

The channel's programming includes entertainment shows, music programs, and sports coverage. The group's Luganda television Sanyuka TV airs shows such as the Startimes Uganda Premier League and the popular showbiz program Uncut which also airs on NBS Television for a short period. [5] [3] [7]

Sports Broadcasting

The channel has been particularly successful in sports broadcasting, securing rights to major football competitions. Next Media launched its new television station, Sanyuka Prime, with the commitment to bring the game to you live. [1]

Corporate Structure

Sanyuka TV operates under Next Media Services, which is led by CEO Kin Kariisa. Kin Kariisa is a Ugandan businessman, media proprietor and philanthropist. He is the CEO of Next Media a home of 22 brands, a multimedia company in Uganda mostly known for its flagship television network NBS TV. [8]

Location

Its headquarters is located at Next Media Park, Plot 13, summit view Road, Kampala, Uganda. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Next Media launches new Uganda Premier league channel, Sanyuka Prime TV". UG Standard. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Next Media - Home". nextmedia.co.ug. nextmedia.co.ug/. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "MTN Uganda and Sanyuka TV partner to broadcast the Startimes Uganda Premier League". thebrinknews.com. 23 February 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 "MTN partners with Sanyuka TV to broadcast the start times Uganda premier league". redpepper.co.ug. 25 February 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 "Sanyuka Television Relaunched with aim to lead the mainstream market". nextmedia.co.ug. Next Media. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Sanyuka TV's free English Premier League offering on as West Ham host Man City this Saturday | Showbizuganda". showbizuganda.com. 21 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Sanyuka TV's new vision: "Ffe Banno Ddala" | Pulse Uganda". www.pulse.ug. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Kin Kariisa on enjoying the journey of making money". independent.co.ug. The Independent Uganda. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
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