Chameleone's Consultant denies Fleecing Him on TV Project, Claims He Did Not Meet UCC's Requirements

What the report says

Nile Post reports that a consultant linked to Joseph Mayanja, known as Chameleone, has disputed the singer’s claim that he was fleeced over a proposed television project in Uganda. The disagreement centers on Leone Island TV, an abandoned station the singer had hoped to launch in Kampala. According to the consultant’s statement, the project stalled because Chameleone did not satisfy Uganda Communications Commission requirements, especially proof of enough seed capital to start and run a TV station.

The consultant rejected Chameleone’s reported claim that he spent Shs250 million on the effort, saying the amount was much lower. The statement listed several project expenses, including equipment, application and licensing costs, consultancy fees, and studio and office rent in Makindye. It also said receipts and bank deposit slips were kept and shared in reports with Daniela Atim at Chameleone’s request. The consultant further denied that the dispute had been taken to commercial court.

The article places the row alongside Chameleone’s recent explanation for choosing to invest in a radio station in Burundi instead of Uganda. In a TikTok live session, he said Uganda’s radio market was crowded and frequencies were expensive, while Burundi had more room for new entrants. He also said he had launched Chameleone FM in Bujumbura after discussions with President Evariste Ndayishimiye. The dispute matters because it highlights the licensing and financing hurdles involved in starting broadcast media in Uganda, particularly under UCC rules.