Adam Kungu suspended as Sanyuka TV probes explosive Barometer clash between Nameere and Mulyanyama

• Adam Kungu suspended for two Barometer episodes pending investigations.

• Clash between Justine Nameere (NRM) and Ali Mulyanyama (NUP) featured personal attacks.

• Sanyuka TV cites breach of editorial policy and failure to control the live broadcast.

Sanyuka TV has suspended renowned presenter Adam Kungu following a heated on-air altercation between two political guests during a recent episode of the Barometer show.

Kungu, who also hosts Morning Express, was taken off air after the political talk show descended into a verbal exchange involving Masaka City MP-elect Justine Nameere (NRM) and Makindye East MP-elect Ali Mulyanyama (NUP).

According to clips that circulated widely on social media, the confrontation escalated after Mulyanyama reportedly made provocative remarks, prompting Nameere to fire back. The two leaders traded personal attacks touching on health, age, and marriage—comments that management has since deemed inappropriate for broadcast.

A suspension notice issued by Sanyuka TV indicates that the station conducted a preliminary review of the February 2nd episode and found it to be in breach of the Next Media Editorial Guidelines and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Minimum Broadcasting Standards.

“The show… degenerated into an unacceptable exchange of personal attacks, insults, and unsubstantiated allegations among guests,” the notice reads.

Management faulted the program for failing to maintain editorial control and civility during the live broadcast.

 “As the host of ‘The Barometer’… you bear primary responsibility for the direction, tone, and control of the live broadcast,” the letter states.

Kungu has consequently been suspended from hosting the next two scheduled episodes of Barometer pending the outcome of formal investigations.

The station also cited failure by the production team to intervene in time:

“The show’s descent into chaos demonstrates a profound failure by the on-air and production team to take charge and control of the guests.”

Investigations are now underway, with Kungu and the production staff expected to provide statements explaining the lapse in editorial control.

Meanwhile, both Nameere and Mulyanyama have drawn criticism from viewers and media watchdogs over their conduct, with many calling for more decorum from public officials appearing on national television.