Sheila Nduhukire

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Sheila Nduhukire (born 23 April 1990) is Ugandan journalist,[1] news editor and senior anchor with NBS Television and a fellow of 2017 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) Great Lakes Reporting Initiative cohort.[2][3]

Sheila is a former senior News anchor with NTV Uganda. Her investigative reporting is specialized in current political affairs, dysfunctions of the economy, and social matters.[4]

Background and education[edit]

Sheila is a second born of seven in Kazo, Kiruhura District, She went to Uganda Martyr's SS Namugongo for Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) for lower secondary education, after she joined Bweranyangi Girls SS for her advanced secondary level known as Uganda Advanced Certification of Education (UACE) and later she enrolled at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) for a Bachelor of Business Administration,[5] where she was elected as the student's Guild president.[6]

Sheila is currently married to Derrick Kakonge who is the CEO security plus solutions.[7][8]

Journalism career[edit]

After finishing her studies from MUST, she worked as reporter for Red Pepper, a local tabloid newspaper and later received an internship placement at the Ugandan Parliament while working as a freelance journalist with Daily Monitor, which helped her gain skills that got her an entry to NTV Uganda that she later left for NBS Television.[9][10] Sheila had her last show at NBS Television on thursday 29 April 2021.[11][12]

Sheila currently serves as the Principle Public relations officer at National Medical Stores(NMS).[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "BIOGRAPHY: Who is Sheila Nduhukire, NMS new media boss?". PML Daily. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  2. ^ "African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative – IWMF". www.iwmf.org. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Sheilla Nduhukire – IWMF". www.iwmf.org. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Sheilla Nduhukire – IWMF". www.iwmf.org.
  5. ^ "Sheila Nduhukire: Upclose with tv's new darling". Daily Monitor. 6 January 2021.
  6. ^ Uganda, Flash (30 September 2020). "Sheila Nduhukire: Biography, Husband, Family and TV Career". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  7. ^ KIU. ".:: Sheila Nduhukire finally off the shelf, introduces fiancé Derrick Kakonge | Kampala International University, Uganda". www.kiu.ac.ug. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  8. ^ Ray, Lee (5 March 2022). "Sheila Nduhukire Introduces Lover To Family | PHOTOS". Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz , Breaking News in Uganda. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  9. ^ Next Media Unveils Shiela Nduhukire| NBS Morning Breeze, retrieved 23 March 2021
  10. ^ "Who is Sheila Nduhukire?". www.howwebiz.ug. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  11. ^ Anne, Suubi (30 April 2021). "Sheila Nduhukire Officially Leaves NBS TV For NMS". Newslex Point. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  12. ^ iWitness (11 May 2021). "Flavia Tumusiime to replace Sheilah Nduhukire at NBS TV". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  13. ^ "BIOGRAPHY: Who is Sheila Nduhukire, NMS new media boss?". PML Daily. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2023.