Charles Mwanguhya Returns as Host of NBS Frontline as Simon Kaggwa Njala Ends Tenure

What the report says

Kampala-based NBS Television is preparing to bring veteran journalist Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi back as host of its political talk show, The Frontline, according to Watchdog Uganda. The change will see Simon Kaggwa Njala step aside after serving as the interim presenter. Njala confirmed the handover in a social media post on Wednesday evening, saying his temporary role would end on Thursday and wishing Mwanguhya well as he returns to the program.

Watchdog Uganda reports that The Frontline airs weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 PM and is regarded as one of Uganda’s prominent platforms for political discussion and current affairs. The outlet said promotional material circulating alongside Njala’s post also indicated Mwanguhya’s return, although NBS Television and Next Media Services had not issued a formal statement at the time of publication.

Mwanguhya previously hosted the show after taking over in September 2021, following the departure of Joseph Sabiti. The article says he later stepped back to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2026 general elections, which led to Njala taking over moderating duties. The reported switch matters because the show is a significant venue for political debate in Uganda, and changes in its host can attract attention from viewers and political observers alike.