Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika
Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 September 1977 (age 48) |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Education | Islamic University in Uganda, Nkumba University |
| Occupations | CEO Forks Events, Artist, TV and Radio presenter |
| Years active | 1994-date |
| Organization | Friends Of Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika |
| Television | SparkTV |
| Children | she has seven children |
Ruth Kalibbala (born in 1977) also known as Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika is a Ugandan actress, radio and tv presenter who has worked for many Ugandan stations including Dembe FM, NTV Uganda and SparkTV.[1]
Background and Education
Kalibbala went to St. Peters Primary School in Nsambya Kampala, Uganda before joining St. Edwards and Nakasero High for her O-level and later Pride Academy for her A-level.[1][2] In 1999 she did a two-year diploma course in secretarial studies at Nkumba University.[1][2] In 2017, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Islamic University in Uganda.[2]
Career
Kalibbala co-hosts a weekly morning show called "Twezimbe" on Dembe FM and spark TV, she is the Brand Ambassador for Lifeguard condoms.[1]
In April 2024 she replaced Nakazibwe Faridah on a show known as "Mwasuze Mutya" on NTV Uganda (Faridah Nakazibwe had hosted the show for seventeen years) after which she left in three months to focus on her family and her YouTube channel.[3] She also started a charity organization called Friends of Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika (FORKB).[1]
Filmography
Kalibbala also featured in different Ugandan movies which include.[4]
- Kilagiro Ensitano
- Safari Maswaku
- Gogolimbo Kavavangalo
- Ekimala ebita ebunga
- Ngasuuza entate
- Tendo Sisters
- State of the nation
Personal life
She's married to Bwanika Ssensuwa Charles, and they have seven children.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Kazibwe, Kenneth (2020-01-18). "Ruth Kalibbala: The face of lifeguard condoms who found solace in theatre". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ a b c d "Tales of staying youthful and fun seven children later". Monitor. 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Why Did Ruth Kalibala Resign From NTV Mwasuze Mutya Show? Here Is The Truth - The BuzzNation". The BuzzNation. 2024-04-13. Archived from the original on 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Dembe FM unveils new presenters". Monitor. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2025-03-23.