Canary Mugume, the young and dynamic journalist is earning significantly more than some of the station’s most seasoned journalists. This news has sent shockwaves through the media industry and among fans, raising questions about the criteria used for determining salaries at the prominent Naguru-based TV station.
The salary list, leaked by former employee Ninye Tabz, reveals that Mugume pulls in a staggering UGX 6,310,000 per month. This figure eclipses the earnings of respected veterans like Samson Kasumba and Simon Kaggwa Njala, who earn UGX 4,695,383 and UGX 1,787,691 respectively. The discrepancy has sparked a flurry of reactions, with many questioning how a relatively newer journalist could out-earn his more experienced counterparts by such a large margin.
While Mugume’s rise in the media industry has been impressive, with his sharp reporting and charismatic on-screen presence, the leaked figures have sparked debates about the valuation of experience versus fresh talent. Kasumba, known for his extensive experience and gravitas, and Njala, a long-standing figure in Ugandan journalism, have both been stalwarts at NBS TV. Their lower earnings compared to Mugume’s has led to a public outcry, with fans and colleagues alike expressing surprise and concern.
This leak has not only highlighted the internal salary disparities but also raised broader questions about fairness and transparency within the media industry. How do media houses decide on salary scales? Should experience weigh more heavily than marketability or fresh talent? These are some of the pressing questions being asked in the wake of this revelation.
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