Bashir Kazibwe
Ugandan journalist, entrepreneur, and politician
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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]
affiliations
Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira | |
|---|---|
Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira in 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament for Kawempe South | |
| In office 2021–2026 | |
| Succeeded by | Madina Nsereko |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1986 Bukomansimbi, Masaka District, Uganda |
| Party | Democratic Front (2025–present) |
Other political affiliations | National Unity Platform (until 2025) |
| Spouse | Zulfah Kazibwe |
| Education | Postgraduate diploma in Investigative Journalism, Turkey |
| Islamic University in Uganda (Bachelor’s in Journalism) | |
| Occupation | Journalist, Entrepreneur, Politician |
Known for | Media career, Political career |
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]