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Ugandan President appoints journalist as executive director of Uganda Media Centre
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Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed renowned journalist and international broadcaster Alan Kasujja as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC).
Kasujja, a highly respected figure in regional and global media, takes over from Ofwono Opondo, who recently entered elective politics.
In a statement, the Ugandan government said the appointment comes at a critical time as the country intensifies efforts to grow its economy to US$500 million - a tenfold increase.
"With more than 25 years of experience, Alan Kasujja is one of Africa's most recognised media figures. He joins the Uganda Media Centre after a notable 13‑year tenure at the BBC in London, where he was a lead presenter for Newsday and hosted the flagship podcast Africa Daily," the statement read.
His work has been credited with elevating African stories on the global stage, earning praise for depth, integrity and insight. Before joining the BBC, Kasujja was a prominent figure in Uganda's media landscape, hosting influential programmes such as The Big Breakfast on Capital FM and the political talk show The Fourth Estate. He also co‑moderated Uganda's first televised presidential debate in 2016.
As the new government chief spokesperson, Kasujja is expected to strengthen communication between the state, the media and the public.
"By effectively sharing government policies, programmes and projects, he seeks to build informed, positive and fact‑based awareness of Uganda's progress and opportunities," the government said.
With his international experience, Kasujja is also expected to lead a digital transformation to enhance the government's online presence and improve real‑time engagement, particularly with young people.
The government added that he aims to keep the Uganda Media Centre a trusted and proactive source of verified information to combat misinformation and strengthen public trust, while leveraging his global networks to boost Uganda's international reputation.
"Uganda is a beautiful country full of opportunities, and our mission is to make sure that our country claims its rightful place in the world," the statement said.
Kasujja, a highly respected figure in regional and global media, takes over from Ofwono Opondo, who recently entered elective politics.
In a statement, the Ugandan government said the appointment comes at a critical time as the country intensifies efforts to grow its economy to US$500 million - a tenfold increase.
"With more than 25 years of experience, Alan Kasujja is one of Africa's most recognised media figures. He joins the Uganda Media Centre after a notable 13‑year tenure at the BBC in London, where he was a lead presenter for Newsday and hosted the flagship podcast Africa Daily," the statement read.
His work has been credited with elevating African stories on the global stage, earning praise for depth, integrity and insight. Before joining the BBC, Kasujja was a prominent figure in Uganda's media landscape, hosting influential programmes such as The Big Breakfast on Capital FM and the political talk show The Fourth Estate. He also co‑moderated Uganda's first televised presidential debate in 2016.
As the new government chief spokesperson, Kasujja is expected to strengthen communication between the state, the media and the public.
"By effectively sharing government policies, programmes and projects, he seeks to build informed, positive and fact‑based awareness of Uganda's progress and opportunities," the government said.
With his international experience, Kasujja is also expected to lead a digital transformation to enhance the government's online presence and improve real‑time engagement, particularly with young people.
The government added that he aims to keep the Uganda Media Centre a trusted and proactive source of verified information to combat misinformation and strengthen public trust, while leveraging his global networks to boost Uganda's international reputation.
"Uganda is a beautiful country full of opportunities, and our mission is to make sure that our country claims its rightful place in the world," the statement said.
Source - Byo24News
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