Simon Kaggwa Njala

Simon Kaggwa Njala is a Ugandan journalist and media personality who gained international fame after a clip from a 2012 interview he conducted on NBS Television went viral on the internet.

Key details about Simon Kaggwa Njala:

• The viral interview: In December 2012, while hosting the TV show Morning Breeze, Njala interviewed Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist Pepe Julian Onziema. During the segment, he asked the question, “Why are you gay?” and was accompanied by an anti-gay activist. The clip was widely shared online, becoming the basis for memes and GIFs. In later comments, Njala stated that he was genuinely curious about the topic at the time.
• Career: A journalist for over 20 years, Njala is known for his direct and sometimes provocative interviewing style. He has worked with NBS Television in Uganda, hosting shows like Morning Breeze.
• Family: Njala has been open about his family life on social media. He and his wife married in 2002. In 2024, he shared news of welcoming a new animal to his farm, which he affectionately referred to as “Baby Joy”. He has also publicly discussed family matters, such as teaching his children about shame and sharing his thoughts on the topic of DNA tests in marriage.
• Recent news: In June 2024, he was suspended from NBS TV for undisclosed reasons, though reports suggested it was related to comments he made on social media regarding the station’s new policies. He has continued his media presence on other platforms./li>
• Social media: Njala is active on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where he often engages in social and political commentary.