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]
Bulasio Mukasa | |
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| Born | Bulasio Zambaali Mukasa February 11, 1986 Nakaseke District, Uganda |
| Alma mater | Ndejje University (Bachelor of Public Relations), UMCAT (Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication) |
| Occupation(s) | News anchor, journalist |
| Career | |
| Show | NBS Amasengejje |
| Station | NBS Television |
| Show | Barometer (Akasameeme) |
| Station | NBS Television (Uganda) |
| Style | News |
| Country | Uganda |
| Previous shows |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Background and education edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "Nbs poaches news anchor Mukasa Zambali from BBS". July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Reporter, Sunrise (23 July 2019). "NBS poaches CBS/Terefayina's Zambaali – Sunrise".
- ^ a b c "My grandmother taught me Luganda – Zambaali". Daily Monitor. January 8, 2021.
- ^ a b "NBS TV Poaches Zambaali Blasio Mukasa from BBS Terefayina". 23 July 2019.
- ^ a b c "NBS strikes again, poaches BBS TV Anchor". July 23, 2019.
- ^ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (29 July 2019). "Muyanga Lutaaya to replace Zambali at BBS Telefayina – Sunrise".
- ^ a b "NBS TV Unveils News Anchor Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa » Business Focus". July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "ZAMBAALI BULASIO MUKASA _ When time comes, I will speak the truth why I left CBS FM #Extradigestshow" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ a b Uganda, Flash (December 1, 2019). "Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa: Biography, Education and Life of a Ugandan Male TV/Radio Personality". Flash Uganda Media.
- ^ "NBS TV Snatches BBS TV's Zambali Bulasio Luganda News Caster". blizz.co.ug.
- ^ 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) - ^ a b "Meet Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa's Family, Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About the Deep Voiced Caster". blizz.co.ug.
- ^ a b "NBS TV Snatches Another Media Personality From BBS TV". Newslex Point. July 24, 2019.
- ^ "CBS news caster Zambali rumored to join NTV". July 8, 2013.
- ^ "Media Challenge Awards Winners 2015". 28 November 2015.