As NBS Television marks 18 years of broadcasting, former presenters have been returning to the programmes they once hosted, revisiting the moments that defined both their careers and the station's journey.
One of the familiar faces welcomed back was former NBS Live at 9 anchor Rukh-Shana Namuyimba Kitaka, whose return to the news desk after three years rekindled memories for viewers who followed her journalism.
Reflecting on her years at NBS, Rukh-Shana said one assignment during the COVID-19 pandemic remains the most unforgettable of her career.
While reporting from Fort Portal, she met a widow who was struggling to provide for her children, some of whom were living with HIV. Although the story aired, the family's situation continued to weigh heavily on her mind.
"I reached out to her after the story and asked what she needed. She didn't want a handout. She wanted to rent a small piece of land so she could grow food for her children. I sent her the money," she recalled.
Months later, the woman travelled from Fort Portal to Kampala carrying food harvested from the garden she had established, a gesture of gratitude that left a lasting impression on the journalist.
"For me, it showed that sometimes our role extends beyond delivering news. When you can make a difference in someone's life, it changes you too," Rukh-Shana said.
She described the experience as one of the defining moments of her journalism career, saying it reinforced the power of storytelling to inspire meaningful change beyond the television screen.
Returning to the NBS Live at 9 desk as part of the station's 18th anniversary celebrations, Rukh Shana said stepping back into the studio was both exciting and emotional.
"It has been an honour for me to return to the screen as NBS celebrates 18 years of broadcasting," she said.
She also thanked viewers for their unwavering support over the years, crediting them for the station's growth.
"I believe NBS is where it is today because of the audience. If they weren't there, NBS wouldn't be what it is. So, thank you for continuing to watch NBS."
Throughout the anniversary celebrations, which began on July 3, former presenters have been returning to programmes they once hosted, sharing memories from their time at the station and celebrating NBS Television's journey over the past 18 years.
