- Faridah quit TV due to emotional and physical burnout after years of covering heartbreaking human stories.
- A particular interview with an amputee woman on Kira Road became her breaking point.
- She had planned to leave TV after 15 years to refresh her life and give room to younger journalists.
Former NTV presenter Faridah Nakazibwe has opened up on the real reason why she decided to quit television after years of gracing the screen and inspiring many across Uganda.
It should be noted that Faridah built one of the most distinguished careers in Ugandan media. She was celebrated nationwide for her storytelling ability and her show, Mwasuzze Mutya that touched on real-life stories from people across the country.
While being interviewed by Ruth Kalibala, Faridah revealed that she reached a point where she simply couldn’t take it anymore.
“My body was all tired — both mentally and physically, I was exhausted,” she said. “There was this particular story that broke me completely. That’s when I knew I had to stop.”
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According to her, the turning point came after she interviewed a lady who had been involved in an accident along Kira Road and had both of her legs amputated.
“That story broke me down. I even cried on screen,” Faridah recounted. “Luckily, the viewers didn’t see it because the footage showing the lady’s operation was being aired at that moment.”
Faridah said the emotional weight of these stories had been piling up over the years. She often put herself in the shoes of the people she interviewed, which gradually took a toll on her mental health.
She added that she had long planned to leave TV, setting herself a 15-year career limit because she wanted to make room for younger talent and avoid staying until she “grew gray hair on screen.”
“I wanted to quit while still fresh. The show had become stagnant for me — it needed new energy, new faces,” she said.
Faridah also revealed that she longed for a flexible life away from the strict schedules of television.
“I wanted to have my own daily routine, wake up when I want, and just feel myself again,” she noted.
She admitted that she had no one to talk to during her difficult period until her producer noticed her struggles and initiated a conversation about her mental state.
Faridah’s story mirrors what many professionals go through — emotional fatigue, burnout, and lack of mental support. Fortunately, she recognized her breaking point and chose to listen to her body.
Today, Faridah seems content in her new life away from the screen — doing things at her own pace and rediscovering herself. Despite stepping away from TV, she remains one of the most celebrated and respected media personalities Uganda has ever produced.
