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Bulasio Mukasa

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Bulasio Mukasa
Born
Bulasio Zambaali Mukasa

(1986-02-11) February 11, 1986 (age 38)
Alma materNdejje University
(Bachelor of Public Relations),
UMCAT
(Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication)
Occupation(s)News anchor, journalist
Career
ShowNBS Amasengejje
StationNBS Television
ShowBarometer (Akasameeme)
StationNBS Television (Uganda)
StyleNews
CountryUganda
Previous shows
  • Luganda News on Tiger FM, Uganda
  • Luganda news on Beat FM, Uganda
  • Luganda News on 90.8 Metro FM, Uganda
  • Amawulire on CBS FM, Uganda
Years active2007–present

Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa is a Ugandan news anchor and media personality.[1][2][3] He anchors Luganda news Amasengejje and hosts Barometer (Akasameeme) a Luganda talk show on NBS Television (Uganda).[4][5]

Background and education

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Zambaali was born to the late John Wilson Segawole and Florence Sarah Nakalembe Namusisi. He grew up with his grandmother Asinansi Nasimbwa in Mugomola, Semuto.[3] He sat PLE from Kijaguzo Primary School. In 2002, he completed his O level from St. Denis Sebugwawo Kijaguzo Secondary School and finished his A level at Kazo Hill College School Kampala in 2004. He studied a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism degree from Makerere University but he didn't complete it (2005–2007). He graduated in 2011 with a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication.[5] He also holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Ndejje University.[6]

Career

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He began his journalism career at Tiger FM as a news anchor and presenter (2007–2008).[2] Since then he was in service as a news anchor and presenter on various radio stations such as Metro FM 90.8 (2008–2011), Beat FM and Capital FM (2011–2012) as a news anchor and news reporter.[7] In August 2012, he joined CBS FM radio Buganda 88.8 and CBS FM Emmanduso 89.2 as a presenter, talk show host and as a news anchor for programs like Ag`okumpi Newala, Tumutendereze, Ebifa Munsi nobwengula (2012–2020).[8][9] Between 2016 and July 2019,[10] Zambaali worked as a news anchor and political show moderator at BBS Terefayina.[11][12]

Zambaali joined NBS Television (Uganda) in August 2019 as a news anchor for Amasengejje (a Luganda news bulletin).[4][12] and talk show host Barometer Akaasameeme a Luganda talk show programme which airs every Tuesday at 2200hrs EAST on NBS Television (Uganda).[7][13]

Other considerations

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Between 2005 and 2010, Zambaali served as a peer educator for Kiyita Alliance for Development, Nabweru Orphan Support Project, Makerere Women Development Association and as Chaiperson of Nabweru Youth Health Club, as a Secretary for Nansana Youth Parish.[13][5] Since 2020, Zambaali serves as the President Church of Uganda Media Association.[14] He is the Director of Zabama Investment Limited (a wedding planning company).[8]

Personal life

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He is married and has three children.[3][9] In 2018 and 2019, he was awarded the Dan Kyazze award of best Luganda radio news anchor.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Nbs poaches news anchor Mukasa Zambali from BBS". July 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Reporter, Sunrise (23 July 2019). "NBS poaches CBS/Terefayina's Zambaali – Sunrise".
  3. ^ a b c "My grandmother taught me Luganda – Zambaali". Daily Monitor. January 8, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "NBS TV Poaches Zambaali Blasio Mukasa from BBS Terefayina". 23 July 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "NBS strikes again, poaches BBS TV Anchor". July 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (29 July 2019). "Muyanga Lutaaya to replace Zambali at BBS Telefayina – Sunrise".
  7. ^ a b "NBS TV Unveils News Anchor Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa » Business Focus". July 23, 2019.
  8. ^ a b "ZAMBAALI BULASIO MUKASA _ When time comes, I will speak the truth why I left CBS FM #Extradigestshow" – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ^ a b Uganda, Flash (December 1, 2019). "Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa: Biography, Education and Life of a Ugandan Male TV/Radio Personality". Flash Uganda Media.
  10. ^ "NBS TV Snatches BBS TV's Zambali Bulasio Luganda News Caster". blizz.co.ug.
  11. ^ News, Grapevine (July 25, 2019). "How Greedy Men Are Failing Kabaka Radio And TV: We Are Paid Peanuts And It Comes Late, The Bosses Are Running Away With Sacks – Zambali Departure From BBS TV To Nbs Exposes Rot At Bulange". Grapevine News. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ a b "Meet Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa's Family, Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About the Deep Voiced Caster". blizz.co.ug.
  13. ^ a b "NBS TV Snatches Another Media Personality From BBS TV". Newslex Point. July 24, 2019.
  14. ^ "CBS news caster Zambali rumored to join NTV". July 8, 2013.
  15. ^ "Media Challenge Awards Winners 2015". 28 November 2015.
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