Veteran Ugandan broadcast journalist Mildred Tuhaise has marked 11 years at NBS Television, celebrating a career she describes as rooted in public service, discipline, and resilience.
Tuhaise marked the milestone on April 16, reflecting on her journey since joining NBS TV in 2015 from WBS Television, where she transitioned into one of Uganda’s most recognisable morning news anchors on Morning Breeze.
“Today I pause to ponder upon my 11-year journey @nbstv. I can only say EBENEZER, thus far the Lord has brought me,” she said, reflecting on her career growth and challenges.
She noted that her role in journalism has gone beyond broadcasting, emphasising the responsibility of informing the public during critical national moments.
“Through breaking news, hard truths, national triumphs, and difficult conversations… I never know how the day ends personally, only to realise I was speaking that long,” she added.
Early mornings, national moments
Tuhaise highlighted the demands of her long-running role on Morning Breeze, which requires early morning preparation and consistency in delivering news that sets the national agenda.
“Eleven years means 4AM alarms for #MorningBreeze, setting the tone for the nation before most of us have had our first cup of tea,” she said.
She reflected on covering major national events, including elections, budgets, pandemics, and protests, noting the importance of media during moments of uncertainty.
“It means 11 years of news where I have held leaders to account, given a platform to the voiceless, and reminded that journalism is public service.”
Mentorship and media responsibility
Tuhaise also used the milestone to encourage young journalists, stressing professionalism, preparation, and emotional resilience in the field.
“It takes preparation, listening before speaking, balancing firmness with fairness, carrying the weight of the news without letting it crush your humanity,” she said.
She added that journalism requires integrity and balance, especially for women in media. “A woman can be authoritative without being abrasive, compassionate without being compromised, and principled without being performative.”
Appreciation to NBS leadership
The broadcaster expressed gratitude to NBS management and colleagues, particularly Next Media Group CEO Kin Kariisa, for supporting her professional growth.
“To NBS, to Mr. @KKariisa I am better because you and the team believed in me and gave me a platform to grow,” she said.
She credited the station for providing a platform through years of high-pressure journalism, including political interviews, live coverage, and editorial leadership.
“Yes to the late shifts, Yes to the hard interviews, Yes to mentoring the next generation, Yes to Uganda my home.”
Colleagues and audience reactions
Tuhaise’s milestone drew praise from colleagues across the media industry, with journalists highlighting her mentorship, professionalism, and consistency in morning broadcasting.
Some media observers had speculated about a possible departure, but Tuhaise reaffirmed her continued role at NBS, with her official profile still listing her as a current Morning Breeze host.
Reflecting on her journey, Tuhaise said her 11-year milestone is not an endpoint but a foundation for the future.
“Eleven years is not the finish line. It’s the foundation and if the last decade is anything to go by, greater things lie ahead.”
Her remarks underscore a broader message about the evolving role of journalism in Uganda—one that continues to demand credibility, resilience, and public trust in an increasingly fast-moving media environment.
