Daniel Lutaaya | |
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| Born | Kayunga, Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television host, radio presenter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Employer(s) | Next Media Services, NBS Television |
Daniel Lutaaya is a Ugandan investigative journalist known for his work in and online media. He is the founder and CEO of News 24/7, Uganda's first 24-hour online multi news platform. His career spans various roles, including senior investigative journalist and news anchor. [1]
Lutaaya was born in Kayunga District, Uganda, where he spent his early years. He attended Kisubi High School and later London College of St Lawrence, obtaining his Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, respectively. He pursued higher education at Makerere University in Kampala, earning a Bachelor of Laws degree. [2]
Lutaaya began his media career at Joy FM, followed by stints at Life TV and Galaxy FM, where he practiced radio broadcasting. He later joined WBS Television, where he worked for over three years as a news anchor and host of the popular morning show, Morning Flavour. In 2016, when Kwese TV acquired WBS, Lutaaya transitioned to sports journalism briefly before being recruited by NBS Television in 2018. [3] At NBS, he became a prominent figure, covering significant national and international stories. His work includes reporting on trade policies, food rights, and visa regulations affecting Ugandans. [2] [4] He left the station in 2022, following his final assignment at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda. [5]
Lutaaya is a three-time winner of Uganda's national journalism awards for excellence in investigative reporting, health reporting and extractive industries reporting. In 2024, Lutaaya was co-winner of the Public Accountability reporting category at the ACME Awards, alongside Esther Oluka of Daily Monitor, for his investigative work. His reporting has been noted for its depth and ability to bring critical issues to public attention, contributing to his reputation as one of Uganda’s leading journalists. [6]
He is also a fellow of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, BBC and Voice of America and has received training from the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism. His investigative work has influenced policy debates and reforms in Uganda. [7]
Lutaaya is the founder and Managing Director of News 24/7, a pioneering first-digital news organization in Uganda. [1] Established to provide high-quality investigative journalism, the platform has gained recognition for its innovative approaches to storytelling and audience management. Under his leadership, News 24/7 has become a trusted source of news, earning the inaugural Newsroom and Editorial Transformation Award in 2024. [8]
