KAMPALA, Uganda — Sauti Plus Media Hub, a Ugandan social behavioral change communications agency and audiovisual production house, launched Kwiso TV, a streaming platform showcasing Ugandan and East African films and TV series.
The platform’s unveiling coincided with the premiere of five short films produced under the Ikon Awards Young Filmmakers Fellowship.
Kwiso TV aims to provide local filmmakers with a dedicated platform to share their stories with regional and global audiences. This development comes as Uganda’s media consumption habits shift, with a decline in traditional pay TV subscriptions.
According to recent data, major pay TV providers in Uganda lost approximately 1.3 million subscribers between January 2023 and September 2024, representing a 45.8% drop over 21 months.
Humphrey Nabimanya, CEO of Sauti Plus Media Hub, emphasized Kwiso TV’s role in fostering local talent and storytelling. “Kwiso TV is a movement to nurture the next generation of East African filmmakers and storytellers,” he said.
Renowned Nigerian actor and filmmaker Ramsey Nouah commended the initiative, stating, “Kwiso TV is a game-changer in giving Ugandan and East African content a fighting chance on the global stage.”
Kwiso TV will feature a diverse selection of content, including drama, documentaries, and original productions, focused on themes reflecting East African communities’ realities, aspirations, and creativity.
The platform will offer monetization opportunities for filmmakers and be accessible via web and mobile applications, ensuring seamless viewing experiences for local and international audiences.
