Nsangi Secondary School has issued an apology to Ugandan journalists and television personalities following the circulation of a video showing three female students making fun of some of the country’s well-known media figures. The incident has attracted widespread attention on social media, with viewers expressing mixed reactions to the students’ comments.
In the viral video, the three students appear to take on the roles of entertainment commentators, discussing prominent journalists and television presenters in a manner that many viewers have described as disrespectful. Their remarks mainly focused on the age of the personalities, with the students suggesting that some had grown too old to continue appearing on television.
Among those mentioned was NBS Television journalist Samson Kasumba, a familiar face in Uganda’s news industry. The students also targeted Bukedde TV personalities Sanyu Robinah Mweruka and Josephat Seguya, whose long careers have made them recognisable figures among television audiences.
Other media personalities mentioned in the video include Zahara Totto and Tera Kaaya, alongside several other presenters and journalists. The remarks quickly attracted attention because they involved established figures who have spent years building careers in Uganda’s competitive media industry.
The video has since generated different reactions, with some social media users criticising the students for disrespecting experienced professionals. Others have treated the incident as youthful humour, although questions have also been raised about the need to express opinions without personally attacking people.
Following the public reaction, Nsangi Secondary School apologised to the affected journalists and television personalities. The school’s response comes amid growing discussion about the responsibility of educational institutions to guide learners on respectful communication, especially when using social media and creating content that can reach large audiences.
The incident has also reopened conversations about age, experience and the treatment of veteran media professionals. While television personalities may face changing audience preferences and new competition from younger presenters, many viewers argue that experience and professionalism should not be dismissed simply because someone has spent many years in the industry.
For now, the apology from Nsangi Secondary School marks an attempt to address the controversy as the video continues to circulate online. The incident serves as a reminder that jokes made about public figures can attract serious reactions, particularly when they involve individuals who have contributed significantly to Uganda’s media landscape.
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