Renowned events emcee and media personality MC Kats has hinted at retiring from television after more than two decades on screen, saying it is time to give younger talents a chance.
Speaking to revelers at a Kampala night spot, the outspoken presenter revealed that he plans to step away from his TV role to focus on building his personal media platforms. MC Kats, whose real name is Edwin Katamba, currently hosts the popular NBS After5 show.
He disclosed that he earns about USD 1,000 monthly at NBS TV but insisted money is not the reason behind his decision.
“I’m not doing this because of the pay or because I can’t do the job. I want to create space for others. If I don’t step aside, when will other people work on TV?” MC Kats said.
The media personality emphasized that his decision has nothing to do with burnout or loss of relevance, but rather a personal choice to pass the torch to the next generation of broadcasters.
MC Kats’ media journey began at the age of 13 when he joined WBS TV, where he hosted the popular Teens Club show. His talent quickly stood out, opening doors to bigger platforms. He later made history as the first entertainment presenter on NTV, hosting NTV Xposed, before moving on to NBS TV’s After5.
With 23 years of continuous service on Ugandan television, MC Kats believes his chapter on TV is nearing its end. He revealed that he hopes to officially exit television next year.
However, fans should not expect him to disappear completely from the media space. MC Kats plans to become more active on his YouTube channel, MC Kats Talks, where he will host discussions on a wide range of topics.
“I have served this country for 23 years on TV. I feel it is enough,” he said, adding that his television seat is now open for someone else to shine.
