THE BUNTU FOUNDATION CREATED A BUNTU TV RADIO

The Inauguration of Buntu TV Radio

Since this Saturday, January 03, 2018, a Buntu Radio TV "The Voice of Orphans and Widows began broadcasting on 96.3 FM at Buye, Mwumba Commune, Ngozi Province. This radio, inaugurated by President Nkurunziza, is editorial in support of the initiatives of the poor. It was created by the Buntu Foundation, a philanthropic organization led by the First Lady of Burundi.

In her welcoming speech, Mrs. Denise Nkurunziza, The First Lady of Burundi said that the radio currently covers the entire north, center and part of eastern Burundi. But there is a plan to put relay transmitters to cover all the territory and neighbouring countries of Burundi. She also indicated that the radio will also be online for the world to watch its broadcasts. The purpose of this radio station is to give hope to the most deprived people, including orphans, widows, etc. There will also be social and economic development programs. It was also an opportunity to thank organizations such as UNFPA for supporting that project and others who gave their contributions.

In his speech, the President of the Republic congratulated the Buntu Foundation for achieving its vision. The Head of State also encouraged the Radio TV Buntu which has a perspective to support the initiatives of the disinherited people. For him, he described that radio as a great contribution to the development of the country and showed his unwavering support for such initiatives.

Note that the Buntu TV Radio starts with a radio but the television will be installed later.