Maate isahaq was born in 1989 in Nyakasanga, Kasese District, he hails from the Bakyira clan and is Omuyiira by origin. He is a son of the late Hajji Amisi Maate and the late Mbabazi Masturah of Kengeduke, Bumate, in Bundibugyo Town Council.

Through God’s grace, he received a scholarship to the International University of Africa in Khartoum, Sudan, where he pursued and graduated with a First-Class Degree in Mass Communication in 2015.

Professionally, he has worked with Africa Mineretes website and Nile Newsletter magazine for five years as a writer and editor. He also served as a reporter and editor at the Voice of Africa Radio in Khartoum, Sudan. He previously worked with Rwenzori TV as News Manager and is currently working with Tayari West TV. In addition, he is one of the proprietors of Rwenzori News Network.

He is highly skilled in script writing, editing, audio and video editing, reporting, and presentation. Beyond his professional work, he enjoys reading, writing, playing volleyball, and listening to music in his free time.

He is a God-fearing person who loves socializing, wishes others well, and is known for his hard work and passion for everything he does.