Why Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya stepped away from an on-air role

Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya has decided to step away from the spotlight as a news anchor and transitioned into a news producer role. Her motivation? To provide new graduates with a chance to shine in the competitive world of news anchoring.

With years of experience as a seasoned news anchor, Hatmah Nalugwa realized the challenges that young professionals face when trying to break into the industry.

Recognizing the potential and talent of fresh graduates, she decided to take matters into her own hands and create opportunities for them.

I chose to change my path this year from being directly into your faces back to the kitchen. I would love to give other news anchors an opportunity because most of them are even better than me. It has been 17 years, and I needed a rest.

Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya

Leaving her on-air role was not an easy decision for Nalugwa, but she saw it as a necessary sacrifice to make a positive impact.

By becoming a news producer, she could directly influence the hiring process and give new graduates a chance to showcase their skills and passion for journalism and also has enough time to try out other things she is passionate about.