Journalist Frank Walusimbi confirms joining UNHCR as Associate Communications Officer

Former NTV-Uganda Luganda news anchor Frank Walusimbi has confirmed that he is the new Associate Communications Officer of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Uganda.

“Folks, I took on a new role as Associate Communications Officer @UNHCRuganda. For some days now, I have been fathoming out the appreciation and best wishes you sent out to me when I announced that I had ceased my duties at NTV,” Walusimbi said a tweet on Sunday.

“Words alone cannot express my gratitude. My new role is spanned by humanitarian work and I invite you to contact us should you have an inquiry about refugee matters. Thank you and best wishes,”he added.

Last month, the media personality resigned his news anchoring job at NTV, after 15 years of service.

“Frank Walusimbi anchored his last #NTVAkawungeezi bulletin today. He has served the station for over 15 years and we believe that his work with us including shows like #Tuwaye and #EbigamboTebitta have positively impacted many,” NTV Uganda management tweeted on 28 April, 2022.

The station added, ” Thank you Frank and we wish you the best.”

About Frank Walusimbi:

Walusimbi was born on August 29, 1981, at Kilembe Mines Hospital, Kasese. He went to Busega Preparatory Primary School, Uganda Martyrs’ Secondary School, Rubaga for his Uganda Certificate of Education, and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. He studied his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Uganda Christian University and also holds a Masters’ degree in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University.

In 2004, while in his final year at Uganda Christian University, Walusimbi started to contribute to the Sunday Vision Magazine as a Features Writer before he joined the Daily Monitor in 2005 as a features writer and a reporter. From Daily Monitor, Walusimbi crossed to NTV in 2006 where he worked as Luganda news anchor until 28th April, 2022.