Josephine Karungi, is a Ugandan journalist and television personality who works as a media and communications consultant at the World Bank Uganda, based at their offices in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.[1] Before that, from 1 October 2018 until 30 March 2021, she served as Head of News, at NTV Uganda, in acting capacity. In that role, she reported directly to the general manager, Editorial, Daniel Kalinaki.[2][3]
Josephine Karungi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Mass Communication) |
| Occupation | Journalist & Media Personality |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Title | Media & Communications Consultant at World Bank Uganda |
| Spouse |
Vince Musisi (m. 2012) |
Karungi was born in Uganda. She attended Nakasero Primary School, in Kampala. Then joined St. Lawrence Citizens High school, Horizon Campus for Secondary Education. Later she was admitted to Makerere University, Uganda's largest and oldest public university, in Kampala, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree.[2]
Career edit
She joined Nation Television Uganda (NTV Uganda) in 2009 as an English language news anchor. Produced and hosted the Sunday night lifestyle television talk show, Perspective With Josephine Karungi.[2][3] In October 2018, she was appointed Head of News at NTV Uganda, replacing Maurice Mugisha, who was hired by Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, as their new Deputy managing director.[4] she was later appointed as the Communications manager with World Bank before leaving Nation Media Group .
In March 2021, she was replaced as NTV Uganda's Head of News, by Faridah Nakazibwe.[5]
Family edit
Karungi was married to Vince Musisi, a Ugandan record producer, the pair had a private ceremony which took place at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, on the northern shores of Lake Victoria.[6] The couple are parents to a son.[7][8]
Other considerations edit
In January 2017, the Daily Monitor newspaper named her, one of "Uganda's most likely influential people in 2017".[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Vanguard News (30 March 2021). "Josephine Karungi Leaves NTV Uganda for World Bank". Vanguard News Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Brian Asiimwe (2 October 2018). "Josephine Karungi Replaces Maurice Mugisha As NTV's News Head". Soft Power Uganda. Kampala. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ a b NTV Uganda (1 October 2018). "Josephine Karungi appointed as acting Head of News at NTV Uganda". Kampala: Nation Television Uganda. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Mukisa, James (2 October 2018). "Josephine Karungi Replaces Maurice Mugisha As NTV News Boss; Maurice Mugisha Leaves NTV Uganda; Joins UBC". Th Pearl Times. Kampala. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Khina Murah (31 March 2021). "Faridah Nakazibwe Replaces Josephine Karungi as New Head of News at NTV Uganda". Celebpatrol.com. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Moses Talemwa (27 December 2012). "NTV's Josephine Karungi finds her Vince". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Big Eye Uganda. "Josephine Karungi, Vince rekindle love". Kampala: Bigeye.ug.
- ^ Kampala Sun (12 August 2016). "Vince Musisi celebrates birth of Josephine Karungi's baby, insists he is the father". Kampalasun.co.ug. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Kalyegira, Timothy (9 January 2017). "Will they be Uganda's most influential in 2017?". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
External links edit
- Website Nation Television Uganda
- Maurice Mugisha quits NTV, Josephine Karungi takes over As of 1 October 2018.