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When did she announce her departure from KFM?
Popular media personality, digital lifestyle influencer, and prime-time broadcaster Faiza Salima, widely known across the continent as Faiza Fabz, has officially announced her departure from 93.3 KFM. Hosting the flagship morning show D’Mighty Breakfast alongside comedian and presenter Brian Mulondo, her distinct vocal authority, sharp wit, and unscripted chemistry built a highly loyal daily listenership.
Her sudden departure marks a significant transition point for Nation Media Group’s (NMG) radio arm, sending shockwaves through the local entertainment industry and leaving fans wondering about the future configuration of the station’s morning programming.
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Taking to her digital communication platforms to confirm the development, the celebrated host expressed a deep sense of gratitude for the years she spent commanding the morning airwaves:
“The end of an era…kinda TODAY MARKS THE END OF MY CHAPTER AT 933 KFM. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being part of your mornings My time at KFM has been filled with growth, laughter and unforgettable moments. Grateful to the team and each one of you who tuned in, supported me and made the journey so special. As I say goodbye to this chapter, my heart is fullt.”
Who is Faiza Fabz and how did she rise to media stardom in Uganda?
To truly comprehend her meteoric rise within the competitive media ecosystem, one must look closely at her background. Born on March 20, 1996, to Salim Saleh Ahmed—a prominent businessman whose name she frequently clarifies has no relation to the military general—and Rashida Awal, Faiza is the sixth of seven children. Though of Arab descent, she grew up within an extended family structure in Jinja, attending Main Street Primary School and PMM Girls School before moving to Kampala’s St. Kizito SS Bugolobi for her advanced studies. Her passion for storytelling manifested at the age of 16 when she began writing for youth and community publications like Buzz Magazine.
[Buzz Magazine Writer at 16] ➔ [Mass Comm Degree at KIU & MCI Hub] ➔ [Urban TV & XFM Mornings] ➔ [KFM D'Mighty Breakfast]
Driven by a desire to give communities an authentic voice, she self-funded her tuition at Kampala International University (KIU), graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. Her professional trajectory was permanently supercharged after joining the elite mentorship program at the Media Challenge Initiative (MCI).
It was during an MCI showcase that her sharp potential caught the attention of Joseph Beyanga, the Head of Radio at Nation Media Group. Before stepping into the prime-time slot at KFM, Faiza spent three years honing her live presentation skills hosting the morning show on Vision Group’s XFM and anchoring entertainment blocks on Urban TV, alongside stints at UBC’s Magic 1 HD.
Will Faiza Fabz stay on NTV Uganda to host the ‘Let’s Cook’ show?
Beyond her radio dominance, Faiza Fabz is a culinary enthusiast and baker who successfully translated her passion for food into a premium television brand as the host of Let’s Cook on NTV Uganda. Because NTV and KFM are both subsidiary properties operated under the corporate umbrella of Nation Media Group, her exit from the radio desk places her television hosting duties under immense scrutiny. Historically, when a high-profile multi-platform host cuts ties with an NMG media wing, a complete corporate separation frequently follows.
However, neither Faiza nor the executive management at NTV Serena Hotel headquarters have released an official statement confirming whether she will retain her position on the television cooking showcase or if the program will face an immediate re-casting process.
Is Faiza Fabz planning a highly anticipated move to rival station NBS TV?
Her departure immediately fuels intense speculation regarding a potential defection to Next Media Services. Over the last several years, Kampala’s media landscape has witnessed a highly visible, persistent talent drain shifting from the Serena-based NTV and Monitor Publications offices over to the rival Next Media Park on Naguru Hill. Media heavyweights, news anchors, and top-tier producers have routinely crossed the corporate divide to secure lucrative contracts with NBS TV and its sister stations.
Given Faiza’s status as an elite, brand-endorsed corporate influencer commanding massive numbers online, industry insiders suggest that Next Media talent scouts may already be preparing a high-value offer to lure her into their lifestyle and entertainment dockets, a move that would cement her transition from legacy terrestrial broadcasting into a fully digital, multi-platform media space.
