Open-air preaching and street evangelism has never been popular either inside or outside the church like it is in Uganda today.
Although it is one of the most challenging evangelistic approaches where one stands or walks in crowded areas for the purpose of explaining the gospel to strangers, many are not intimidated by it.
Street Preachers, advertisers, music and talk shows that had adapted megaphones, commonly known as ‘bizindaalo’ to increase the volume of (sound) their voices while addressing crowds have been ordered to cease operations immediately.
In a public notice to the press last week, Uganda Communications Commission – UCC called the act illegitimate, ordering all outdoor community broadcasters who use ‘bizindaalo’ erected on trees, placed along pathways or poles, so as to broadcast messages in localized areas to cease operations.
The official regulator of the broadcasting industry in Uganda says a number of people have established illegal public broadcasting apparatuses, and warns the operators and owners that, such forms of communication or broadcasting are banned.
The Commission claims that the operation of such mediums is a public nuisance and an infringement on the rights of citizens to peace and quiet in the areas.
aaron@ugchristiannews.com
