Bashir Kazibwe

Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira
Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira in 2021
Member of Parliament for Kawempe South
In office
2021–2026
Succeeded byMadina Nsereko
Personal details
Born (1986-10-08) 8 October 1986
Bukomansimbi, Masaka District, Uganda
PartyDemocratic Front (2025–present)
Other political
affiliations		National Unity Platform (until 2025)
SpouseZulfah Kazibwe
EducationPostgraduate diploma in Investigative Journalism, Turkey
Alma materIslamic University in Uganda (Bachelor’s in Journalism)
OccupationJournalist, Entrepreneur, Politician
Known forMedia career, Political career

Kazibwe​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Bashir is also known as Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira (born on 8 October 1986), is a Ugandan journalist, entrepreneur, and politician. He served as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe South constituency, Kampala District in the 11th Parliament of Uganda from 2021 to 2026.​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌[1][2][3]He did not seek re-election in the 2026 Ugandan general elections, after which Madina Nsereko was elected to represent the constituency in the 12th Parliament of Uganda.[4]

Early life and education

Kazibwe was born on 8 October 1986 in Bukomansimbi, a locality that was at that time part of Masaka District, to Rukia Nakalema (mother) and Abudallah Kazibwe (father).[1][5][6][7] After the demise of his parents, he was brought up by his grandmother Janat Namuli in Masaka ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌District.[8]

He attended Kabaseegu Universal Pentecostal Primary School,[7] later joining Mende Kalema Secondary School in Wakiso District for his O-level education and Kibibi Secondary School in Butambala District for his A-level education.[5] He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) and a postgraduate diploma in Investigative Journalism from a media institution in Turkey.[5][6]

Career

Media career

Kazibwe began his journalism career at Voice of Africa Radio before working with Pearl FM, Suubi FM, Bukedde FM, and NBS Television.[9] At NBS, he became known for hosting current-affairs programmes including One on One with Tamale Mirundi, Ensi n’Ebayo, and The Eagle.[9][10]

In September 2018, Kazibwe was elected President of the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA).[5][11][12][13] He is also the founder of Nyce Radio, an online radio station, and Green Field Media Academy, a media-training institution. In July 2020, he resigned from NBS Television to pursue his political ambitions. After leaving NBS, he launched a new talk-show collaboration with Tamale Mirundi on STV which he also later quit.[9][10][14][15]

Political career

Kazibwe​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ ran for and was elected as a member of the parliament for Kawempe South Division in the 2021 Uganda general elections on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket.[1][8][16][17]

He left the National Unity Platform and joined the Democratic Front, a political formation led by Mathias Mpuuga, on 21 June ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌2025.[18]

Personal life

Kazibwe is married to Zulfah Kazibwe.[5] He is a practicing Muslim.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Members of Parliament | Parliament". mpsdb.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  2. ^ "Growing up in Kawempe suburbs taught me of peoples' struggles, says MP-elect Kazibwe". Monitor. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  3. ^ "Why Kawempe South is a competitive ground for 2026". Monitor. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  4. ^ Namara, Hilda (21 January 2026). "Why Hajati Madina Nsereko Won Kawempe South". Sanyu FM. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  5. ^ a b c d e Flash UG, Flash UG; Uganda, Flash (2020-05-16). "Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira: His Biography, Age and Family". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  6. ^ a b c "UGSOUND - ONLINE RADIO". ugsound.com. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  7. ^ a b Reporter, NewVision (2021-02-14). "KNOW YOUR MP-ELECT: Bashir Kazibwe Mbazira". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  8. ^ a b Reporter, Express (2021-04-05). "INTERVIEW: How MP-Elect Kazibwe Bashir rose from grass to glory in Kawempe". Daily Express. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  9. ^ a b c Baddest, B. B. (2020-07-13). "Celebrated Talk show host Bashir Kazibwe exits NBS for politics". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  10. ^ a b Kasoba, William (2020-07-14). "Tamale Mirundi,Bashir Kazibwe team up again in a new TV talk Show - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  11. ^ Adam, Kungu Al-mahadi (2018-09-09). "NBS' Kazibwe Bashir Elected President of Uganda Journalists' Association". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  12. ^ Adam, Kungu Al-mahadi (2018-08-10). "NBS' Kazibwe Bashir Vows to Revive "Dysfunctional" Journalists Body". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  13. ^ NAZZE, SYDONA | PML Daily Staff (2019-06-22). "JUST IN: UJA boss Kazibwe arrested". PML Daily. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  14. ^ Mabz, Chris (2020-07-15). "Senior Journalist Bashir Kazibwe Finally Speaks Out On Why He Left NBS For A More Upcoming TV Station". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  15. ^ "Reports: Kazibwe Bashir Quits STV, Following Mbuga's Direct Attack on Kyagulanyi | Voice of Bugerere". 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  16. ^ Odongo, Jacobs Seaman. "What Next for Inconspicuous MP Bashir Kazibwe?". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  17. ^ Independent, The (2020-10-06). "Parties struggle as defeated candidates join independents queue". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
  18. ^ Markson, Omagor (2025-06-21). "BREAKING! NUP's Kawempe South MP Defects to Mpuuga's Democratic Front". East News Uganda. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
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