President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appoints renowned journalist Alan Kasujja as the new head of Uganda Media Centre, marking a major move in the country’s media and government leadership.
According to the letter addressed to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president referred to correspondence dated 27 November 2025 concerning proposed changes at the government communication hub.
In his letter dated 27 December 2025, the president confirmed that he had since issued instructions to Dr. Baryomunsi to proceed with Kasujja’s appointment as executive director, adding that other staffing matters could be addressed afterwards.
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It’s been reported that the President’s reference to “others” pointed to the redeployment of individuals who had been lobbying for the role.
Kasujja left the BBC in August 2025 after more than ten years with the international broadcaster.
Before joining the BBC, Kasujja established himself in Uganda’s media industry in the 1990s, beginning at Sanyu FM and later working across radio and television. He previously co-presented The Big Breakfast on Capital FM alongside Jackie Lumbasi and Ramesh and also hosted the Ugandan edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Kasujja’s extensive international media exposure and long-standing broadcast experience are understood to have been decisive factors in his selection.
In the same letter, President Museveni further directed Dr. Baryomunsi to commence formal procedures for Kasujja’s appointment and to consider suitable candidates for the role of Deputy Executive Director.
Kasujja takes over from Ofwono Opondo, who stepped down in April 2025 after announcing plans to contest in elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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