Mildred Amooti Tuhaise is a Ugandan news anchor and news reporter at NBS Television. She is the founder of Girls Incorporated Uganda a Non Government Organisation in Kampala and a farmer
Early life and education
Tuhaise was born in Masindi. She studied from Asaba Primary School in Masindi for PLE, Kawempe Mbogo Muslim Secondary School for O level and A Level at St Peters Naalya She later joined Makerere University where she acquired a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
While at Makerere University, she also attained a certificate in the art of public speaking from the Department of Journalism and communication.Tuhaise holds a master’s degree in strategic and corporate communication from Makerere University and a postgraduate diploma in management from Uganda Management Institute.
Career
In 2006, Tuhaise began her career in the media as a voice over in adverts, Then to a teen’s show and later news anchor at FMJ, Top radio and Top TV in 2008 till 2012.She then moved on to WBS TV as a news anchor in 2012 till 2015 and in April 2015 she joined NBS TV where she does news anchoring NBS at One, talk show host Morning Breeze and as a news reporter
Dress code
she wears body hugging clothes. she says she hates feeling her body shaking, that’s why she primarily go for body-hugging clothes because they always make her feel confident enough backing up her boss’ statement of the viewers were watching me, but not listening because of the dress I was wearing, as for her it is all about looking good and feeling nice as a news anchor
Family and marriage
Mildred Tuhaise is married to Swain Ssesanga and together they have children. The two got married in a colourful traditional ceremony in 2018. Tuhaise believes in marriage and family because she’s a strong Christian and according to her without patience and understanding marriage or relationship cannot exist.She says understanding comes from listening and if you don’t have the above qualities everything will fall apart.Sometimes Tuhaise gets emotional particularly when something bad happens to her family, she would cry. She also cries when she sees people suffer and that’s the reason she does not visit hospitals.
Mildred Tuhaise’s Alleged Witchcraft Experience
Mildred Tuhaise spoke about what she believed was witchcraft attacks during her career in the media industry. She recounted experiencing disturbing dreams, a swollen leg that left a scar, and concerns about hostility from colleagues and her coat missing. She said her husband suspected witchcraft, while a woman she consulted for traditional treatment reportedly told her that someone at work was responsible. Tuhaise said prayer and traditional remedies helped her heal
Her Experience with Political Reporting
Mildred has covered political events and elections as a journalist. However, she has expressed reluctance to become personally involved in Uganda’s electoral politics, describing elections as a gamble. She has also faced public speculation about joining politics after posts suggesting her political involvement circulated in Kampala by a fan .
Farming Earned Her first five Million
Apart from journalism, Mildred has explored farming and other business ventures. She revealed that farming earned her approximately UGX 5 million, showing how she diversified her sources of income beyond television.
Her Business Ventures
Mildred is also involved in posho milling and compound beautification. She supervises projects for clients, particularly those involving the improvement and decoration of residential compounds.she says she keeps around to monitor her business giving reasons why business owners should monitor there businesses
Her Financial Discipline
Mildred believes in financial accountability and keeping track of her spending. She says that she records every penny she uses, a habit that helps her manage her finances and remain disciplined that this will remind her how her finances are being used
Business Training at Uganda Management Institute
Beyond her academic qualifications, Mildred has pursued management and business training at Uganda Management Institute, adding to her knowledge of business operations and management.where she goes to lecture them about business ventures
