Flavia Namulindwa is a Ugandan journalist and television personality known for her work at Bukedde TV. From teaching to digital journalism, cultural entertainment and politics, she has built a career that extends beyond the television screen.
Early Life and Education
Flavia is a muganda lady born on 19th August to Moses Kabulamwana Matovu and Florence Nabokoza .She grew up in Gomba East of the Buganda region
Flavia Namulindwa started school at St John Bosco Katende Primary School.
She later went to Kanoni Church of Uganda and Kasaka Secondary School in Gomba before continuing to St Mary’s Secondary School in Nkozi where she completed her O’level.
Her teaching career
Instead of joining Advanced Level (A-Level) secondary education, Namulindwa chose a direct vocational school. She enrolled at Kabulasoke Primary Teachers’ College in Gomba, where she graduated with a teaching certificate.
She started her teaching journey at Nkozi Demonstration Primary School then taught at St. Bernadette Primary School.
Flavia taught at Archbishop Kiwanuka Memorial Primary School and Lubiri Nnabagereka Primary School.She mentioned that she genuinely enjoyed working with children, frequently playing with them and treating her pupils as her close friends.
Her foundational background in education is what inspired her to return to her home region years later to build and commission the Gomba Business and Technical Institute to foster youth vocational skills.
From teaching to the newsroom
Namulindwa had a long dream of working on radio although teaching was her first professional path, Namulindwa’s interests eventually led her towards journalism.
She later studied for a diploma in journalism at Buganda Royal Institute, preparing herself for opportunities in radio and television broadcasting before undertaking an internship at Bukedde FM. That opportunity became the beginning of her journey into the media industry.
Finding Her Place at Bukedde TV
Joining Bukedde marked an important turning point in Flavia Namulindwa’s career. What began as an opportunity to gain experience in broadcasting gradually opened doors for her to become a familiar face on Ugandan television.
Her breakthrough came in January 2014 when she was given a chance to stand in for Miles Rwamiti on Ekyenkya kya Weekend, giving her an opportunity to demonstrate her abilities in front of viewers.
As she continued working in the media industry, Namulindwa became associated with programmes such as Oluyimba Lwo and full doze. Her work helped her build a public profile beyond her earlier experience as a teacher.
Her time at Bukedde also became a foundation for her wider public identity. Over the years, she has attracted attention not only for her work as a presenter but also for her outspoken personality and willingness to engage with issues affecting ordinary Ugandans.
Flavia mentions that journalism still gave her an opportunity to educate the public, even though she had left the classroom.
Building a business through culture
In 2016, while working as a television presenter at Bukedde TV, Flavia Namulindwa entered into cultural entertainment by beginning the Dance n Beats Cultural Troupe.The troupe began as a church dance group in Old Kampala grew into a professional African dance group, bringing together young performers to showcase Uganda’s diverse cultural traditions.
Namulindwa’s background in performance inspired her to create a group that could represent Uganda and Africa through music, dance and poetry. She mentioned that she had participated in cultural performances since primary school and that the experience had even given her an opportunity to travel to Sweden at an early age and in 2018 and 2019 the troupe staged cultural shows at Kampala Serena Hotel and continued other functions
Her cultural business shows that her ambitions extended beyond television. Through Dance n Beats, she sought to turn a longstanding passion into a venture that could preserve cultural traditions, develop young talent and create employment opportunities.
Life and New Beginnings
In After years of building her name through Bukedde TV , in 2020 Flavia Namulindwa left the job turning her attention to life in the United States, where she hoped to find new opportunities and continue her work in journalism. 
Namulindwa’s first job in the United States involved caring for elderly people and the work was physically demanding, but she persevered and earned her first pay cheque of $840 after two weeks. She did the job for about five months before leaving because she needed to give birth. 
Despite leaving Bukedde TV in Uganda, Namulindwa did not completely abandon journalism. By 2021, she was running Diaspora Connect UG, an online television platform through which she continued hosting programmes and sharing stories involving Ugandans living abroad.
Away from the familiar studios and public recognition, she had to adjust to a different environment, take on unfamiliar work and build new opportunities for herself.
From Journalism to Political Ambitions
Flavia Namulindwa returned from the United States in 2025 and began pursuing elective politics. She wanted to represent the people of Gomba and take part in improving services in the area.
Her interest in politics dates back to 2017, when she was linked to plans to contest for a parliamentary seat in Gomba. In April 2024, she announced another attempt to enter Parliament, seeking the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket for Gomba East Constituency in the 2026 elections.
Namulindwa said she wanted to improve education, healthcare, roads, electricity and access to clean water. She also established the Gomba Business and Technical Institute, an initiative aimed at providing education and vocational training.
In 2025, her political plans changed when she missed out on the NUP ticket for Gomba East. Later reports in October indicated that she had received the party ticket to contest for Gomba District Woman MP instead.
Although Flavia Namulindwa eventually secured the NUP ticket for Gomba District Woman MP, she did not win the seat in the 2026 elections. The position went to Sylvia Nayebale, bringing Namulindwa’s first attempt at elected office to an unsuccessful end.
Her Husband and Kids
Flavia Namulindwa’s family life has also attracted public attention. She was in a long-term relationship with Charles Mpagi Kanyike, whom she met in 2008. The couple began living together in 2009 and had their first child Jean Nakachwa in 2012. They welcomed their second child in July 2023 though they didn’t spend much time together and the baby passed away.
It is rumoured that Flavia had another child in 2020 but she was fathered by a different partner during her time living in the United States.
Despite their long relationship, the two never formalised their marriage. In May 2025, Namulindwa took Kanyike to High Court against Kanyike for breaching his promise to marry her. The fallout escalated over a Shs 200 million property and rentals in Masanafu, Rubaga Division. While Namulindwa claimed she built the rentals on land Kanyike gave her, Kanyike fought back, accusing her of attempting to grab his property.
The court ultimately ordered Kanyike to provide a monthly child upkeep of Shs 500,000 via mobile money, while granting Namulindwa full responsibility for the child’s schooling.
“Despite the challenges she has faced, Flavia Namulindwa has continued pursuing her passion for journalism while exploring new opportunities beyond television.”
