Her eloquence, coupled with a tinge of the much- sought-after American accent, has earned her numerous radio, television and emceeing jobs. She can hardly count the number of adverts she has voiced to date.

EDUCATION, MEDIA GIGS

Born to James Frank Ntambi and Aidah Ntambi, Namitala was raised in Kitante where she attended Kitante primary school before joining Mengo Senior School for six years.

Thereafter, she went for her dream course that she and everyone else knew she was cut out for. The Makerere University graduate of Mass Communication has indeed had a great media career. She has worked with various broadcasting houses such as Spirit FM, Hot 100 and Chanel 44, among others.  

As a brand media ambassador for Africell, she continues to work with many more media houses across the country.

“I have been to almost every local radio station in the country. I have met and worked with more people than I could have ever imagined,” Namitala says.

ADVERTISING

Identifying an opportunity in the advertising world, Namitala has registered a company – Uganda Tulange – which is set to start at the end of this October.

“We shall basically be working with companies, businesses and organizations to provide them with the right branding to boost their portfolio,” says pushy Namitala.

Despite her busy schedule, she spares at least a free day every week to stay at home and have time for herself. Her typical day at home entails preparing and having a good organic home-made meal and watching a family movie. Later in the day, she prefers lounging by the poolside of Hotel Lavendar, which in a walking distance from her home in Lusaze.

“On such days, I spend as much time as possible with my children,” says the cheerful mother of two.

Given her Christian upbringing and church background, Namitala confesses that having two children before marriage was such a trying experience.

“Some friends, who found it awkward, advised me to stop going to church and hide,” recalls Namitala. “But these are people who couldn’t even send you devotion in case you missed church.”

Sticking to her guns and knowing she needed God even more in her trying situation, Namitala bore the pain in faith and hope until her child was born.

“Just when everyone thought it was over, there came baby number two. That was crazy,” she adds.

When it rains, it pours, they say. But after the rain comes sunshine. Today, it is shining so bright on Namitala and her two children that she cannot trade for anything in this big wide loud world.

“They are much loved children. Their father and I are good friends although we are not married. He deeply hurt me, but I found it in my heart to forgive him,” says Namitala, whose mother takes care of the children whenever her daughter is away for work.

“If there is anything my mother loves, it is her grandchildren. She wants to be with them even when I am around; but so do I,” laughs Namitala.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Motherhood has indeed had its own positive effects on Namitala. She dreams of starting a fully funded children’s hospital for free medical services.

“While in hospital with my children, I have seen many who are not attended to because they are still making that call for someone to send money – which could not even be there,” she says.

She hopes that her company will raise part of the required funds. The rest, she adds, will be through partnerships and donations. Much as the hospital will be providing free treatment, Namitala maintains that it will be ranked among the best hospitals in the country.

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