Nam Kiwanuka

**Namugenyi Kiwanuka** was a castaway from *Canadian Survivor: Greece*.

## Profile

Namugenyi "Nam" Kiwanuka is a Canadian journalist and TV personality born in Uganda in 1975. She immigrated to Canada with her family when she was just a child and grew up in Toronto, Ontario.

After completing her education, Nam began her career in journalism as a producer for various Canadian news outlets. She quickly made a name for herself with her sharp reporting skills and ability to connect with audiences.

Nam became well-known for her work as a producer and host of the popular TVO program, The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Her insightful reporting on a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to entertainment and culture, earned her a loyal following among viewers across Canada.

In addition to her work in television, Nam has also been active in various charitable organizations and causes, including initiatives aimed at empowering young women and promoting social justice. She has also been a vocal advocate for diversity in the media and has worked to promote greater representation of underrepresented voices in Canadian journalism.

As of 2004, Nam is continuing to make a name for herself as one of Canada's top journalists. Her commitment to excellence in journalism and her dedication to social causes have made her a respected figure in Canadian media and a role model for young journalists across the country. Day 36, Nam has a major meltdown.

## Survivor

### *Greece*

On *Canadian Survivor: Greece*, Nam was a member of the Zeus tribe, consisting of 9 ***Champions***.

Day 5, joins Zeus Majority with Buffy, Jacques, Jamaal, Neelam and Su-Ling. Day 7, Jamaal leaves Zeus Majority after a fight with Jacques, but the majority decides to send Catriona home. Day 9, Buffy leaves Zeus Majority citing she doesn't feel equal to the ladies.

Day 11, swaps to Hephaestus and recruits Adriana and Luis to Zeus' Angels. At Tribal Council on Day 15, Neelam changes her vote at the last minute and goes again Nam, being the deciding vote and sending Adriana home.

Day 20, has a minor disagreement with Jenny. On Day 21, Luis leaves Zeus' Angels and joins a retaliation alliance, Ares Four, but they choose the wrong target in Jenny and the angels rally the Nanny alliance to send Buffy home. Day 27, Ares Three and Zeus' Angels would once again go head-to-head, but in the tie-breaker, Luis would flip to avoid rocks and Zeus' Angels would win again. Day 29, has a small fight with Jamaal, which would be the final straw as he would be voted out at the first chance after being vulnerable.

#### Voting History

**^1**  In Episode 10, the vote ended with a 4-4 deadlock between Nadia and Neelam, forcing a tie-breaker.
## Trivia

* Nam was the first Ugandan-Canadian castaway on *Canadian Survivor*.
* Nam was the first Black woman and African-Canadian woman to make Final Tribal Council.
* Nam is the first Black woman and African-Canadian woman to place 2nd on *Canadian Survivor*.
	+ Nam is currently the youngest female to place 2nd, at 28-years-old in *Greece*.
* Nam and Su-Ling Goh voted for the same person at every Tribal Council they attended together in *Greece*.
* Nam is the only contestant from *Greece* to have never been voted out at any point in her *Canadian Survivor* career.