Nam Kiwanuka facts for kids
Mary Namugenyi "Nam" Kiwanuka is a Ugandan-Canadian television personality and journalist. She is known for her work on channels like MuchMusic, Rogers Sportsnet, and TVOntario.
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Mary Kiwanuka: A Canadian Journalist
Early Life and Moving to Canada
Mary Kiwanuka was born in Uganda. In 1983, when she was young, she moved to Canada with her family. They came to Canada after a difficult time in Uganda, following a civil war in her home country. When she arrived in Canada, she was given the name Mary.
Her Career in Television
Mary Kiwanuka has had an exciting career in television. She has worked on several different shows and channels, sharing news and entertainment with viewers.
From VJ to Sports Host
From 1999 to 2003, Mary was a VJ for MuchMusic. A VJ, or "video jockey," is someone who introduces music videos and talks about music. After her time at MuchMusic, she moved into sports broadcasting. She hosted basketball and football shows on Rogers Sportsnet. This included a weekly program called NBA XL, which focused on basketball.
Reporting the News
Today, Mary Kiwanuka works as a reporter and sometimes fills in as an anchor on TVOntario. She is part of their newsmagazine series called The Agenda. In this role, she helps to bring important news and stories to people across Canada.
Helping Others: Volunteer Work
Besides her work in television, Mary Kiwanuka also spends time helping others. She has volunteered overseas for several important organizations. These include War Child Canada, which helps children in war-affected areas, and Journalists for Human Rights, which supports journalists and human rights around the world. She has also volunteered for the Canadian Red Cross, an organization known for its humanitarian work.
