Culton Scovia Nakamya


Culton Scovia Nakamya is a TV Journalist, an advocate for press freedom and founder "Her Story Uganda". She worked with BBS Terefayina until 2024. She served as the correspondent of NTV Uganda based in Luweero District. She is the second-to-last born of seven children.

Early life and education

Nakamya is currently studying a MSc in Gender, Media and Culture the London School of Economics and Political Science funded by the Chevening scholarship in the 2024–2025 cohort. She went to Makerere Institute for Social Development, Uganda Film and Television Institute, Balibaseka Secondary School, St. Andrews Primary School, and St. Pius Naddangira Primary School.
She presented a school report before the then Vice President Gilbert Bukenya which was aired on UTV while in her primary six. She started her journalism journey at Kiwok- based community radio as an Internee in 2013.

Career

She worked with BBS Terefayina until 2024, served as the correspondent of NTV Uganda based in Luweero District. She is a founder of "Her Story Uganda", a communications consultant and digital security trainer. She was arrested during the 2021 general elections while on duty covering presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine in Kalangala District.

Personal life

She enjoys videography, radio production and piggery. She likes eating rice and pork.

Awards and recognitions