Frank Walusimbi
Frank Walusimbi (born 29th August, 1981)[1] is a Ugandan male television personality, news anchor, television presenter and journalist currently working with NTV Uganda,[2] on NTV Akawungeezi news and Tuwaye. He is the news anchor with likes of Patrick Mukasa and Faridah Nakazibwe everyday 7 pm.
| Frank Walusimbi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) Kilembe Mines Hospital, Kasese |
| 🏫 Education | Bachelor of arts in Mass communication, Uganda Christian University and Uganda Martyrs University, Masters Degree in development studies |
| 💼 Occupation | TV Personality, journalist |
Early Life and Education[edit]
Walusimbi was born in 29th August 1981, in Kilembe Mines Hospital, Kasese. He went to Busega Preparatory Primary School, Uganda Martyrs’ Secondary School, Rubaga for Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
He studied Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Uganda Christian University and also holds a Masters degree in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University .[3]
In 2004, while in his final year at Uganda Christian University, Walusimbi started to contribute to the Sunday Vision Magazine as a Features Writer before he proceeded to join the Daily Monitor in 2005 as a features writer and a reporter. From Daily Monitor, Walusimbi crossed to NTV in 2006. But he once insisted that his love was not for television.[4]
Included among the significant stories Walusimbi has covered for NTV is the Somalia conflict and the contribution of the African Union Mission to Somalia, between 2008 and 2014. Most recently, Walusimbi started to host a political talk show on NTV Uganda.
See also[edit]
He was once attacked by a group of thugs in 2017 at his home gate.[5]
In 2016, he won Arts and Culture award at the third edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ BigEyeUg3 (2016-08-30). "NTV's Frank Walusimbi shares emotional story of his birth in touching Birthday post". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ Uganda, Flash (2019-08-21). "Who is Frank Walusimbi: Biography, Net worth and Life of a Ugandan Male TV Personality". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ Maganja, Johnson Grace. "Something about your media voices". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ Muhanguzi, Nelson (2013-03-10). "Frank Walusimbi's first love was not television". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ BigEyeUg3 (2017-07-08). "NTV's Frank Walusimbi attacked by thugs". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ↑ BigEyeUg3 (2016-04-21). "NTV's Frank Walusimbi over the moon after winning award". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
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