By Frank Kamuntu
Kyambogo, Kampala: The Entertainment & Media Hosts Association Ltd, (Mainstream Media Uganda), have this morning paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), where they held a high-level engagement with the ONC Manager, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, in a move aimed at improving the welfare and growth of Uganda’s creative and media industry.
The delegation, led by prominent media and entertainment figures including Miles Rwamiti, MC Kats (Katamba Edwin), Dagy Nyce, Lwanga Isaac, among others presented the challenges faced by media personalities and entertainment hosts across the country. They also shared proposals and requests for government support to strengthen professionalism, sustainability, and unity within the sector.
Speaking during the meeting, Miles Rwamiti emphasized that the engagement was non-political and rooted in unity and collective progress for the media fraternity.
“We are not here for politics. We are here to unite, to amalgamate, and to speak with one voice as mainstream media professionals,” Rwamiti said. “This is about bringing together the people who inform the nation, verify facts, and shape public discourse every single day.”
Rwamiti and other speakers highlighted longstanding concerns such as lack of structured government support, limited access to industry funding, and the absence of a unified platform to protect and advance the interests of media practitioners. MC Kats echoed these sentiments, noting that many media professionals continue to struggle despite decades of service.
“We sat back for too long and settled for less,” MC Kats said. “If we are not plugged into any support system, it becomes even harder for the next generation coming into this industry.”
The delegation also underscored the importance of professionalism in mainstream media, stressing that journalists and hosts are bound by ethics, contracts, and verification standards, making them a critical force in shaping truth, public opinion, and national stability.
In her remarks, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo welcomed the delegation and commended the media fraternity for its resilience and contribution to national development.
“It is high time that we all gain together,” Namyalo said. “You take risks every day to inform the public, yet many people do not see the real lives you live behind the microphones and cameras. At the end of the day, you are also parents, providers, and citizens with responsibilities.”
Namyalo acknowledged the role of media, especially during the election period, calling on journalists and entertainment hosts to continue advocating for peace, stability, and responsible communication.
“You have shown the country everything the good, the bad, the wins and the challenges,” she said. “Uganda remains far better than many countries facing instability, and this is the time for all of us to stand for peace and national unity.”
She pledged to engage the National Chairman and President Yoweri Museveni on the issues raised, assuring the delegation that their concerns would be given attention.
“Our president is a loving father,” Namyalo said. “When I take your message to him, I believe he will handle your issues. You deserve to benefit from this government just like other sectors do.”
Namyalo further encouraged the association to remain united, organized, and forward-looking, noting that sustainable growth in the creative industry requires collective effort, strategic planning, and long-term investment.
The meeting marked a significant step in strengthening dialogue between the media fraternity and government, with both sides expressing optimism that continued engagement will lead to tangible improvements in the welfare and recognition of Uganda’s entertainment and media professionals.
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