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Former NBS TV news anchor and seasoned broadcast journalist Mildred Tuhaise has joined the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) as Manager, Public Engagement and Brand Ambassadorship.
The announcement was formally confirmed by the Directorate of Public Relations and Communication at NWSC, marking a high-profile transition from corporate media into utility management and state strategic communications.
Tuhaise’s appointment comes four months after she stepped down from Next Media Services at the end of May 2026, closing out nearly two decades of broadcast journalism across Uganda’s premier television networks.
What is Mildred’s new role at National Water and Sewerage Corporation?
Under her new designation as Manager of Public Engagement and Brand Ambassadorship, Tuhaise will oversee NWSC’s public outreach frameworks, stakeholder engagement programs, and corporate brand positioning across its operational footprint in Uganda.
According to official communications from NWSC, Tuhaise will be tasked with bridging public perception, service delivery transparency, and community-level dialogue:
“We warmly welcome Ms. Mildred, who joins us as Manager, Public Engagement and Brand Ambassadorship,” the Directorate stated. “Mildred is a strategic media and communication professional with extensive experience at both national and institutional levels, bridging journalism, corporate communication, and public sector management.”
Why did NWSC select Mildred Tuhaise for this strategic communications position?
Utility management in East Africa frequently requires managing sensitive consumer relations, water infrastructure developments, tariffs, and rapid crisis response.
NWSC highlighted Tuhaise’s proven track record of handling high-pressure public information environments, citing her ability to shape institutional narratives and advise senior leadership on communication risks and opportunities.
The corporation emphasized her specific competencies in risk management and public dialogue:
- High-Pressure Management: Proven capacity to manage public information and institutional reputation during complex national events.
- Sensitivity & Crisis Control: Expertise in handling sensitive public sector issues and framing institutional responses effectively.
- Executive Advisory: Providing communication risk assessments and strategy guidance directly to executive leadership.
What was Mildred Tuhaise’s journey before joining NWSC?
Tuhaise’s media career spans nearly twenty years, beginning in the late 2000s in voiceover production and youth broadcasting before transitioning into mainstream news editing and anchor roles.
1. The Broadcast Foundation (2006–2015)
Tuhaise started her broadcasting journey on radio platforms, including FMJ, Top Radio, and Top TV between 2008 and 2012. In 2012, she joined WBS TV as a prime-time news anchor, establishing a reputation for steady, articulate delivery.
2. The NBS TV Era (April 2015 – May 2026)
In April 2015, she made a high-profile move to NBS TV under Next Media Services. Over eleven years at the station, she served as a lead anchor for flagship bulletins like NBS Live at 9 and NBS at 1, while co-hosting the morning current affairs program Morning Breeze and moderating the Media Round Table.
During her broadcasting career, she anchored major national events, presidential elections, and international news coverages, establishing herself as one of the most recognizable media personalities in Uganda. She officially stepped down from Next Media at the end of May 2026 to focus on private agribusiness ventures and corporate transition.
What qualifications and corporate credentials does Mildred Tuhaise bring to NWSC?
Beyond her broadcast journalism experience, Tuhaise holds academic qualifications in technology, corporate communication, and management:
- Master of Science in Strategic and Corporate Communication: Awarded by Makerere University.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management: Awarded by the Uganda Management Institute (UMI).
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Awarded by Makerere University.
- Public Speaking Certification: Department of Journalism and Communication, Makerere University.
In addition to her formal education, Tuhaise is an active entrepreneur in agriculture—focusing on seedling production—and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Girls Incorporated Uganda, a non-governmental organization supporting young women in Kampala.
What does Mildred Tuhaise’s appointment mean for NWSC’s public engagement strategy?
As the National Water and Sewerage Corporation expands urban water supply infrastructure, sanitation coverage, and regional service networks across Uganda, public engagement remains a central operational pillar.
Tuhaise’s background positions her to modernize NWSC’s brand communication, utilizing digital platforms, direct community forums, and media partnerships to enhance public trust and service transparency.
Her appointment reflects a growing trend among Ugandan public corporations of recruiting veteran broadcast journalists with corporate strategy degrees to lead public engagement and institutional crisis management.
