Many Ugandans have built careers through radio, television and social media. In this article, we look at the biographies of Faiza Fabz, who previously worked with 93.3 KFM and Lucky Mbabazi who worked at KFM, Capital FM and other radio stations.
Faiza Fabz’s Early Life and Education Background
Faiza Fabz born Faiza Salima on March 20, 1996, is the sixth child of seven children born to Salim Saleh Ahmed and Rashida Awal and in an interview with daily express she clarified her father is not the General they just have the same names .She was born in Bugolobi, Kampala though she grew up with her aunt and uncle in Jinja..
She went to Main Street Primary School for her primary education, later joining PMM Girls School for her O-Level studies in Jinja before moving to Kampala, where she completed her A-Level education at St. Kizito Secondary School in Bugolobi.
Faiza later joined Kampala International University (KIU), where she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and participated in the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) mentorship programme.
How Faiza Fabz Started Her Media Career
Faiza Fabz’s media journey started with writing. At just 16, she was already contributing articles to a school and community magazine. She later joined Buzz Magazine, where she gained experience in public relations during school holidays.
She later worked with an agency and an events company where she met television producers that introduced her to television. She went on to work with Magic 1 HD under UBC and Urban TV as a presenter on entertainment programmes.
Faiza Fabz’s X FM radio career.
Faiza developed an interest in the radio career while still working on television. She approached a X FM radio station seeking an internship opportunity.
She joined XFM as a sit-in presenter which eventually turned into a permanent role hosting the morning show and spent about three years at the station where she developed her presenting skills and built a following among morning radio listeners.
Her K FM radio career.
In May 2022 after leaving XFM, Faiza Fabz joined 93.3 KFM becoming a co-host of the D’Mighty Breakfast Show alongside Brian Mulondo. She started hosting the morning show airing from 6:00 am to 10:00 am, Monday to Friday.
At K FM, Faiza reached a wider audience and became known for her conversations and liveliness on the breakfast show and after Brian Mulondo left, Beewol joined her as co-host in February 2026.
After spending about four years on the station,on May 29, 2026, she announced her departure on her social media page. thanking her colleagues, the station and listeners for being part of her journey.
Faiza Fabz Beyond Radio
Apart from radio presenting, Faiza Fabz is also a television presenter, baker, events host and digital content creator.
Her love for cooking and baking made her host a cooking programme on NTV Uganda’s Let’s Cook, where she prepared different meals and sweet treats and has also created food-related content on social media page connecting with audiences beyond radio.
She has turned her baking skills into a source of income through a pastry business and as a digital influencer, she has worked with brands such as MTN Pulse, SafeBoda and Tusker Cider.
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What Is Faiza Fabz Doing Today?
Away from radio, Faiza has stayed active in the entertainment and business world. She has continued building her profile as a digital content creator on her tiktok page, events host and baker. She is also known for her cooking television work on NTV Uganda’s Let’s Cook, alongside her food-related projects and brand partnerships.
Lucky Mbabazi’s Early Life and Education.
Lucky Mbabazi was born Rahma Mbabazi Kanyomozi on 28th October,1980 to parents the late Arona Mbabazi and Faridah Mbabazi. She grew up in a muslim family of 13 and her as the middle child.
She initially attended Kibuli primary school and Kibuli secondary school later moving to Tanzania for further education pursuing a Procurement and Supplies course at the University of Dar es Salaam.
How Lucky Mbabazi Started Her Media Career
While she was still an undergraduate student at the University of Dar-es Salaam in Tanzania she got a part time broadcasting job at Times FM and later moved to Magic FM under the Africa Media Group where she improved presenting skills. She also worked at Dar-es Salaam TV building her skills beyond radio alone.
When Lucky returned to Uganda in 2003, she joined WBS TV where she presented Showtime Magazine although she later moved into radio joining Beat FM and then KFM.
Lucky Mbabazi’s Career at Beat FM, KFM and Capital FM
After gaining experience in Tanzania Lucky returned to radio in Uganda and started working at WBS TV . She joined Beat FM when it was still broadcasting mainly in English and in 2008 Lucky moved to KFM, where she continued building her reputation as a radio presenter.
In 2010 she moved to Capital FM, where she initially co-hosted the drive show with the late Alex Ndawula and comedian Patrick Idringi, popularly known as Salvador. When Ndawula retired, Lucky continued presenting alongside Salvador until he also eventually left.
She later teamed up with Gaetano Kagwa for the show Gaetano and Lucky in the morning, a breakfast show that listeners like making the two a popular familiar radio partnership.
Lucky Mbabazi’s NBS TV Career
While working at Capital FM Lucky joined NBS TV hosting a popular health and lifestyle programme. The show, which premiered in February 2017 featured medical experts, celebrities and other guests discussing health, fitness, food, beauty and everyday lifestyle choices.
Her television work allowed her to explore topics beyond entertainment and connect with audiences interested in health and healthy living.
Using this opportunity she started her own conversational podcast and video series (ka chai with Lucky) which explores relatable, honest real life situationships, relationships and friendships she posts on her pages Tiktok and X.
Lucky Mbabazi’s Marriage
Lucky Mbabazi is married to sports journalist and media personality Patrick Kanyomozi. The two first met while working at KFM where they started out as friends before they developed a romantic relationship and got married in a traditional marriage on September 18,2011.In an interview with the Observer, Patrick shared their story explaining how their friendship eventually turned into love.
The couple have four children together, two boys and two girls. Lucky occasionally shares moments of family life on her social media handles giving her followers a glimpse of her role as a mother beyond her busy broadcasting career
Lucky Mbabazi’s Fitness Initiative – Lucky’s Groove Back
Beyond radio and television, Lucky Mbabazi has also shown an interest in fitness and healthy living. In 2019, she launched an initiative called Lucky’s Groove Back, which encourages people to exercise while having fun.
The programme brings together activities such as aerobics, Zumba and yoga giving participants an opportunity to stay active in an enjoyable environment.
According to a Sqoop article Lucky came up with the idea after regularly sharing her home workout videos on social media and receiving questions from followers about how she stayed fit.The initiative also gave her a chance to use her influence beyond broadcasting by encouraging people to make physical exercise part of their lifestyles
In May 2026, she received continental recognition after winning the Voice of Influence Africa Award at the Thamani Africa Awards. The award recognised her influence and inspirational leadership, marking another milestone in her broadcasting and media career.
These radio presenters have built a strong reputation in Uganda’s media industry through their work on radio and television. Their ability to connect with listeners, entertain audiences and remain active in the media space has helped them become one of the familiar voices in Ugandan broadcasting.
