In 2015, Ugandan journalist Nancy Kacungira made history when she was announced the winner of the first ever BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, a continent-wide competition aimed at “celebrating African journalism and finding exceptional talent.”
This was after being selected from nearly 200 competitive applicants, whose target was to spend three months at the BBC in London, reporting from Africa for the BBC TV, radio and online – whose reach is to over 308 million viewers.
Not long after, it was officially announced that she [Nancy Kacungira] together with Allan Kasujja (BBC) would moderate Uganda’s first ever presidential debate; a crucial political moment in the nation’s quest to deepen democracy organised by the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) on January 15th 2016 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
Nancy had an interview with Crystal Newman on Sanyu FM in Kampala this week.
The interview centered on her life and journey, something that triggered a string of emotions narrating her story to the audience.
She thus took to social media after the interview testifying to God’s goodness further more.
“…having the chance to reflect on my journey so far reminded me of how far I have come and how much I have to be grateful for. God is good!” She said.
Nancy was announced as the ‘International African Woman’ of the year 2016, by the prestigious Women4africa international awards.
She combined her unique set of skills and experiences on Friday, as a note speaker at Watoto Church’s ‘Money, Sex and Power’ themed gathering for the youth.
This gathering sought to address youth on misconceptions about sought after things that have led youth to worthless sacrifices and decisions.
