Samuel Ibanda Mugabi

Samuel Ibanda Mugabi
Born
Luuka District, Uganda
Other namesSam Ibanda Mugabi
Education
OccupationJournalist
EmployerNBS TV
Known forPresident of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA)
TitlePresident, Uganda Parliamentary Press Association
Term2022–present
ParentMargaret Ibanda Nandhego (mother)

Samuel Ibanda Mugabi, also known as Sam Ibanda Mugabi is a Ugandan journalist and president of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association.[1][2]

Early life and educational background

Mugabi was born in Luuka District to Margaret Ibanda Nandhego, and his father was a reverend in the Anglican Church under the Busoga Diocese. In 2004, he joined Makerere University, where he studied education at the undergraduate level. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he enrolled at Ndejje University to study journalism. He later returned to Makerere University to pursue a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies.[2][3][4]

Career

Mugabi is a parliamentary reporter and producer at NBS TV in Uganda. He is the President of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), serving for his second term in a position he first held in 2022.[2][5] He is also a member of the Media Council of Uganda board.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ cfeditoren (30 November 2024). "NBS Tv'S Mugabi Re-Elected as Parliamentary Journalists' President". Uganda. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Matovu, Muhamadi. "Big Interview: Speaker Among did not support me, says UPPA president Ibanda". Nilepost News. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  3. ^ Edwin, Danze (20 February 2023). "NBS' Chief of News, Kaweesa, Senior Reporter, Mugabi, bag Master's Degrees". Next Media. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Uganda Parliamentary Press Association Presidential elections get tight as more two candidates join the race". Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  5. ^ Namayo, Moses. "NBS TV's Mugabi Re-Elected as Parliamentary Journalists' President". Nilepost News. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ^ "United advocacy is the best method to securing media freedoms". Monitor. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  7. ^ https://mediacouncil.go.ug/meet-the-team/?
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