Universal Television was established in 2005 with the primary aim of filling the information gap and providing reliable news and quality television programmes to the global Somali community. It is the first and the largest Somali TV satellite network of its kind.

Universal TV, which presents news, views, and educative and entertainment programmes, is an important bridge linking the large and influential Somali diaspora with developments taking place at their home front. It is also intended to engage its audience in a meaningful discussion concerning all aspects of life.

Universal TV maintains a network of correspondents and producers in Somalia and in the Somali-speaking regions of Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, who provide reliable and balanced reporting everyday on developments in Somalia as well as general information of relevance to the broader Somali community across the world.

Universal TV is committed to present quality programmes to the Somali speaking people through its programming, it provides true and quality media alternative for Somali speaking nation.

Universal TV strives to be effective, successful and informative in its television broadcasting.
Our Objective

The main objectives of the channel are:

* Inform, educate, entertain and connect Somalis
* To be the world’s number one Somali television channel.
* To be trusted for content quality and accuracy.

To attract the widest possible audience in every segment of the Somali population