President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has appointed Alan Kasujja, a renowned journalist and international broadcaster, as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC).
Mr. Kasujja, highly respected in global and regional media circles, assumes the role from Mr. Ofwono Opondo, who recently entered elective politics. The appointment happens at a crucial time as the government intensifies efforts to grow the economy to
$500M, a tenfold increase.
With more than 25 years of experience, Alan Kasujja is one of Africa’s most recognized 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. His work has played a key role in highlighting African stories worldwide, earning international praise for his depth, integrity, and insight.
Before his international career, Mr. Kasujja was a prominent figure in Uganda’s media scene, hosting influential programs like The Big Breakfast show on Capital FM and the political talk show The Fourth Estate. He also co-moderated Uganda’s first televised presidential debate at the peak of the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
As the new government Chief Spokesperson, Mr. Kasujja aims to create a reliable, strong, and unified communications focal point that connects the government with the media and, ultimately, the public. By effectively sharing government policies, programs, and projects, he seeks to build informed, positive, and fact-based awareness of Uganda’s progress and opportunities.
With his background and international experience, he aims to lead a digital transformation that improves the government’s online presence and enables real-time engagement, especially with young people. He also seeks to keep the Uganda Media Centre a trusted, proactive source of verified information to combat misinformation and build public trust, while leveraging his international contacts to enhance Uganda’s global 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 Uganda Media Centre was created to coordinate government communication, manage media
relations, and ensure that government policies and programs are accurately and effectively
communicated to both local and international audiences.