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BREAKING NEWS : Full Figure Under Pressure as Lawyers Demand Proof of Presidential Adviser Appointment

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
By Ssemaganda Moses Hope


BREAKING NEWS : Full Figure Under Pressure as Lawyers Demand Proof of Presidential Adviser Appointment
BREAKING NEWS : Full Figure Under Pressure as Lawyers Demand Proof of Presidential Adviser Appointment

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — Salt TV presenter Jennifer Nakangubi, commonly known as Full Figure, is facing fresh scrutiny after lawyers representing Miyingo Benson and Single Mothers Alliance Ltd demanded that she produce an official appointment instrument proving that she serves as a Presidential Advisor.

 

 

The demand has been made in a rejoinder filed by Kasiko Advocates before the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), following a complaint over remarks allegedly made during Salt TV’s Omusunsuzi programme broadcast on 17 June 2026.

The dispute centres on a programme discussing “Operation Fika Salama,” during which the lawyers allege that Nakangubi and presenter Charles James Ssenkubuge made defamatory and unverified statements concerning their clients, including allegations that Miyingo Benson was a “notorious ex-convict.”

 

UCC had earlier directed Salt TV to respond to the complaint and submit a recording of the programme as part of its preliminary investigations into alleged violations of the Minimum Broadcasting Standards and the Uganda Communications (Content) Regulations, 2019.

In its response dated 19 August 2026, Salt TV denied violating broadcasting standards, maintaining that the discussion was conducted in the public interest and that Nakangubi participated in her capacity as a Presidential Advisor, commenting on matters within her mandate.

However, in their latest submission to UCC dated 25 August 2026, Kasiko Advocates have challenged that explanation, arguing that Salt TV has not provided an appointment instrument or other official documentation proving Nakangubi’s alleged status as a Presidential Advisor.

The lawyers say Nakangubi introduced herself during the 21 August 2026 UCC meeting as a Salt TV presenter rather than as a Presidential Advisor.

They have therefore asked UCC to compel both Salt TV and Nakangubi to produce an “Instrument of Appointment” or official letter from the Public Service Commission establishing her alleged position and authority.

 

The lawyers further argue that Salt TV should explain whether the programme carried a disclaimer indicating that the views expressed by Nakangubi were personal and not those of the broadcaster.

Lawyers want UCC to take action

Kasiko Advocates have asked UCC to investigate the broadcast, summon the relevant parties and establish the sources and documentary evidence behind the allegations aired on the programme.

 

Among their requests is for Salt TV and the presenters to provide evidence supporting claims concerning the alleged criminal history of Miyingo Benson, land transactions involving Nalubega Edisa and Nakiwala Jesica, and other allegations aired during the programme.

 

They have also asked UCC to consider sanctions against Salt TV, including possible action against its broadcasting licence, should the Commission establish that the station breached its regulatory obligations.

The lawyers further want UCC to consider directing Salt TV to suspend the two presenters from hosting Omusunsuzi pending completion of the investigation.

Salt TV stands by its broadcast

Salt TV, however, has rejected the allegations and maintained that its broadcast did not breach minimum broadcasting standards.

In its response to UCC, the station stated that it had supporting material that informed the discussion and submitted a recording of the programme to the regulator.

Salt TV also said it remained committed to fair, balanced and responsible broadcasting and was ready to provide further clarification and evidence to UCC.

The matter is now before the Uganda Communications Commission, which is expected to assess the competing submissions and determine whether the broadcast violated Uganda’s broadcasting laws and regulatory standards.

At the centre of the latest confrontation is the question of whether Jennifer Nakangubi was appearing on the programme in an officially recognised capacity as a Presidential Advisor—and whether Salt TV can substantiate that claim with an appointment instrument.

Kasiko Advocates have demanded that the document be produced, while Salt TV maintains that Nakangubi participated in her capacity as a Presidential Advisor.

 

The UCC investigation will ultimately determine whether any regulatory breach occurred.

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