Frank Walusimbi
Frank Walusimbi | |
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| Born | August 29, 1981 |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Education | Uganda Christian University Uganda Martyrs University |
| Occupations | Journalist, television presenter, communications professional |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Employer | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
| Known for | News anchoring and current affairs broadcasting |
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Frank Walusimbi (born 29 August 1981) is a Ugandan journalist, television presenter and communications professional. He is known for anchoring Luganda news and hosting Current Affairs programmes at NTV Uganda.[1]
He has been awarded awards for journalism including Uganda National Journalism Awards for Features Reporting in 2015,[2] Arts Reporting in 2020 and The impact of COVID-19 on the arts in 2021.[3][4] Since 2022, he has worked as an Associate Communications Officer with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Uganda.[5][6][7]
Early life and education
Walusimbi was born on 29 August 1981 at Kilembe Mines Hospital in Kasese District, Uganda.[8] He attended Busega Preparatory Primary School and later Uganda Martyrs' Secondary School, Rubaga, where he completed his secondary education.[1][8]
He studied Mass Communication at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono and later obtained a master's degree in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University in Nkozi.[1][8]
Career
Walusimbi began his journalism career while studying at Uganda Christian University. In 2004, he contributed articles to the Sunday Vision magazine, and in 2005 he joined the Daily Monitor as a features writer and reporter.[8] He joined NTV Uganda in 2006, moving from print journalism into television.[8]
At NTV Uganda, he worked as a news anchor and reporter and became known for presenting the station's Luganda-language news bulletin and also hosted current affairs programmes at the station.[8]
In April 2022, he left NTV Uganda after about 15 years. In May 2022, he was appointed Associate Communications Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Uganda.[5][6][7][9]
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category / Work |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Golden Pen Award | Arts and Culture Journalist of the Year[10] |
| 2015 | Uganda National Journalism Awards | Features – Eaten Alive[2][10] |
| 2020 | Uganda National Journalism Awards | Arts Reporting – Songs of Resistance[3] |
| 2021 | ACME Awards 2021 | The impact of COVID-19 on the arts[4] |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Asiteza, Remmy (2022-04-28). "After 15 Years at NTV, Where is Frank Walusimbi Headed?". Daily Express. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 Natabaalo, Grace (2015-04-10). "Uganda National Journalism Awards 2015 winners heralded for exemplary reporting". African Centre for Media Excellence. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 team, ACME (2020-09-11). "Winners of the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2020 announced". African Centre for Media Excellence. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 Independent, The (2021-12-21). "Journalists covering COVID-19 win big at ACME Awards 2021". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 "Media Contacts | United Nations in Uganda". uganda.un.org. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 Ivan, Mubiru (2022-05-16). "Journalist Frank Walusimbi confirms joining UNHCR as Associate Communications Officer". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 Kisakye, Frank (2023-05-03). "Forged records in refugee office cast doubt on validity of claims". The Observer Media Ltd. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Frank Walusimbi's first love was not television". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ PETER, SSENTI. "Frank Walusimbi appointed UNHCR communications boss - PML Daily". pmldaily.com. Archived from the original on 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- 1 2 "2015 winners and finalists". African Centre for Media Excellence. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2026-08-14.