Bashir Kazibwe
Kazibwe Bashir is also known as Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira is a Ugandan journalist, an entrepreneur, and a politician. He is the representative Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, Kampala District in 7the 11th Parliament of Uganda.
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 and Abudallah Kazibwe. After the demise of his parents, he was brought up by his grandmother Janat Namuli in Masaka District.He attended Kabaseegu Universal Pentecostal Primary School, 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. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Islamic University in Uganda and a postgraduate diploma in Investigative Journalism from a media institution in Turkey.
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. At NBS, he became known for hosting current-affairs programmes including One on One with Tamale Mirundi, Ensi n’Ebayo, and The Eagle.In September 2018, Kazibwe was elected President of the Uganda Journalists Association. 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.
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 ticket.He left the National Unity Platform and joined the Democratic Front, a political formation led by Mathias Mpuuga, on 21 June 2025.