Samuel Ibanda Mugabi

Samuel Ibanda Mugabi, also known as Sam Ibanda Mugabi, is a Ugandan journalist and president of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association.

Early life and educational background Mugabi was born in Luuka District to Margaret Ibanda Nandhego, and his father was a reverend in the Anglican Church under the Busoga Diocese. In 2004, he joined Makerere University, where he studied education at the undergraduate level. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he enrolled at Ndejje University to study journalism. He later returned to Makerere University to pursue a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Career Mugabi is a parliamentary reporter and producer at NBS TV in Uganda. He is the President of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), serving for his second term in a position he first held in 2022. He is also a member of the Media Council of Uganda board.