Bulasio Mukasa
Honorable Bulasio Mukasa | |
|---|---|
 Hon. Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa | |
| Member of Parliament for Nansana Municipality | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bulasio Zambaali Mukasa February 11, 1986 Nakaseke District, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Party | National Unity Platform |
| Education | Ndejje University (Bachelor of Public Relations), UMCAT (Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Known for | Politics, show hosting, news anchoring |
Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa is a Ugandan politician and media personality.[1][2][3] In January 2026, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Nansana Municipality in the twelfth Parliament of Uganda under the National Unity Platform political party.[4] He anchored Luganda news Amasengejje and hosted Barometer (Akasameeme) a Luganda talk show on NBS Television (Uganda) (2019-2025).[5][6]
Background and education
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.[6] He also holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Ndejje University.[7]
Career
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.[8] 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).[9][10] Between 2016 and July 2019,[11] Zambaali worked as a news anchor and political show moderator at BBS Terefayina.[12][13]
Zambaali joined NBS Television (Uganda) in August 2019 as a news anchor for Amasengejje (a Luganda news bulletin).[5][13] and talk show host Barometer Akaasameeme a Luganda talk show programme which aired every Tuesday at 2200hrs EAST on NBS Television (Uganda).[8][14]
Other considerations
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.[14][6] Since 2020, Zambaali serves as the President Church of Uganda Media Association.[15] He is the Director of Zabama Investment Limited (a wedding planning company).[9]
Personal life
He is married and has three children.[3][10] In 2018 and 2019, he was awarded the Dan Kyazze award of best Luganda radio news anchor.[16]
References
- ↑ "Nbs poaches news anchor Mukasa Zambali from BBS". July 23, 2019.
- 1 2 Reporter, Sunrise (23 July 2019). "NBS poaches CBS/Terefayina's Zambaali – Sunrise".
- 1 2 3 "My grandmother taught me Luganda – Zambaali". Daily Monitor. January 8, 2021.
- ↑ Reporter (2026-01-19). "List: NUP MPs who Made It to Twelfth Parliament". Daily Star. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- 1 2 "NBS TV Poaches Zambaali Blasio Mukasa from BBS Terefayina". 23 July 2019.
- 1 2 3 "NBS strikes again, poaches BBS TV Anchor". July 23, 2019.
- ↑ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (29 July 2019). "Muyanga Lutaaya to replace Zambali at BBS Telefayina – Sunrise".
- 1 2 "NBS TV Unveils News Anchor Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa » Business Focus". July 23, 2019.
- 1 2 "ZAMBAALI BULASIO MUKASA _ When time comes, I will speak the truth why I left CBS FM #Extradigestshow". 14 September 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
- 1 2 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) - 1 2 "Meet Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa's Family, Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About the Deep Voiced Caster". blizz.co.ug.
- 1 2 "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.