NBS TV's Jamila Mulindwa Honoured as Inspiring Female Journalist of the Year at National Journalism Awards

Jamila Mulindwa Nuwaha was last night named Inspiring Female Journalist of the Year at the prestigious Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME).

The event took place at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, drawing leading media personalities from across the country.

Clad in a black top, white skirt and striking black stilettos, Jamila ascended the stage to receive her award amid loud ululations, chants and applause from colleagues and fellow journalists - a powerful celebration of talent, resilience, and excellence in journalism.

Overcome by emotion, she wiped away tears of joy as she embraced what many described as a long-overdue recognition of her exceptional contribution to journalism in the country.

With over a decade of experience in the media, Jamila has built an impressive portfolio as a reporter, producer, anchor and investigative journalist.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from Makerere University.

The daughter of the late iconic journalist Mulindwa Muwonge, Jamila grew up surrounded by the arts, theatre and media.

Her early exposure to drama—sharing stages with theatre legends like Charles James Ssenkubuge and Mariam Ndagire—nurtured her storytelling instincts.

She even starred as “Malaika” in the popular play Tendo Sisters before transitioning fully into journalism.

Jamila began her media career at Super FM, mentored by veteran broadcaster Peter Ssematimba.

She later joined Nation Media Group in 2016 as a reporter and anchor, where she met her husband, Nelson Nuwaha.

The two now share a family and a deep passion for media.

In 2018, Jamila moved to NBS TV, where her fierce dedication saw her join the station’s elite Investigative Desk.

Her fearless reporting led to high-impact investigations such as Money Swap Bandits (widely known as Taata Sula), Obuliisa Maanyi e Rukungiri, Building Carnage, and Politics Stupid.

These stories not only captivated audiences but also garnered multiple awards for their depth and courage.

Since 2021, she has produced The Frontline, a high-stakes political current affairs talk-show, taking over from Mordecai Muriisa.

Her ability to produce the show late into Thursday nights, only to return to work by 8am the next day, is legendary in media circles.

Jamila is also the creative mind behind Talanta, a popular segment in the Luganda news bulletin Amasengejje, where she tells compelling stories such as The Lost Act, Janzi Ssewa Ssewa’s Musical Journey, Fresh Kid: From Rising Star to Primary Graduate, and Ronald Mayinja: Caught Between Politics and Art.

She is affectionately known in the newsroom as Mukyala Chairman, a nickname that reflects both her leadership and no-nonsense work ethic.

A prayerful woman and proud mother, Jamila also anchors Aga Wiiki on Sanyuka TV, balancing multiple demanding roles with grace and determination.

In awarding her, ACME’s judges noted: “Jamila not only defines journalism through a gender lens but embodies the boldness, resilience and tenacity required to stand out in a male-dominated media industry.”

By winning this prestigious award, Jamila succeeds Daily Monitor’s Esther Oluka and BBS’s Culton Scovia Nakamya.

Indeed, Jamila Mulindwa Nuwaha is more than an award winner—she is an enduring inspiration to the next generation of female journalists in Uganda and beyond.