A new faith-based television channel recently hit Uganda’s airwaves seeking to among other things showcase guests, news and stories from a Christian perspective.
By building a large Christ-centered, Bible-based and independent media platform that changes mindsets and empowers people to lead and impact in every sphere of life, Spirit TV will add to what Spirit 96.6 FM was commissioned to do.
This is according to Mr Keita Anguzu, Director at Spirit TV.
“We wish to amplify what Spirit 96.6 FM is, through TV,” Keita revealed during an interview with Uganda Christian News.
“There is no better time than now,” he added.
Spirit TV targets English speaking people between 18-35 year. The channel is available on free-to-air decoders. “You don’t need to subscription to watch us. Simply scan your TV manually and you’ll see Spirit TV among the list of TV stations,” he said.
Very soon, according to Mr Keita Anguzu, the channel will be available on other digital platforms including GO TV, StarTimes and DSTV.
“Expect real, clean, inspirational, spiritual entertainment that’s captivating and interesting. Every month, good Christian movies are released and we hope to show some as well,” he said.
“We will not air any political programs unless the politician pays for it. There literally has to be a reason because we have a niche for why the Lord sent us to put up this station,” he noted.
Mr Keita Anguzu told Uganda Christian News that for any individual to feature on Spirit TV, they need to be “spiritually minded” and doing something for the Lord.
“Programming for the TV, just like the radio, will pull the main stream especially through entertainment. Most Christian TVs in Uganda seem to be built singularly for one particular ministry or Church which will not be the case here. Spirit TV is for the whole body of Christ Jesus. All churches, all God’s children, all ministries, all ministers, all spiritually-minded individuals are truly welcome on Spirit TV,” Keita explained.
Mr Keita is on the Executive Committee of The National Association of Broadcasters in Uganda, the umbrella body representing all broadcasters that’s radio, TV, online and print media. He noted that they are working behind the scenes with government to stream line policies that will better their relationship with key communication regulators.
Spirit TV will “stand out” in content, according to Mr Keita, with some of the gospel voices that have been heard on radio appearing on the TV channel.
“We have partnered with very good local content creators. There is lots of good content but inaccessible most of the time because the machines are quiet expensive and skills are low – and most buyers don’t make much money for it,” he said. “Nevertheless, it is high time every Christian took up responsibility beyond their ministry to impact people and add a flavor to the usual. It’s time to build 10,000 or 100,000 churches, let us shoot beyond.”
