KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has appointed veteran broadcaster Alan Kasujja as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, in a decision that underscores the President’s direct involvement in reshaping the government’s communications machinery.
The appointment is contained in a letter dated December 27, 2025, addressed to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, following concerns raised over management challenges at the Media Centre.
“I have received your letter dated the 27th November, 2025, regarding the Media Centre. I was not aware of the on-going manoeuvres,” President Museveni wrote.
He noted that Kasujja’s name had already been discussed at senior levels of leadership.
“However, some weeks ago, we had discussed the idea of Allan Kasujja with you,” the President stated.
Museveni further disclosed that he had instructed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, to implement the decision.
“I have already directed Dr. Chris Baryomunsi to appoint Alan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre. We can, then, look at the others,” the letter reads.
In a subsequent directive copied to the ICT ministry, the President ordered the formal initiation of the appointment process and the evaluation of additional senior positions.
“By the copy of this letter, I direct Dr. Chris Baryomunsi to initiate the procedures of appointing Allan Kasujja and, additionally, assessing the others as to who could be the Deputy,” Museveni added.
Kasujja replaces Ofwono Opondo, who stepped down from the role in April 2025 after declaring his intention to seek elective office.
Veteran broadcaster with global exposure
Kasujja brings more than 30 years of experience in broadcast journalism, spanning commercial radio, international media and political moderation. He rose to prominence in the 1990s at Sanyu FM and Capital FM Uganda before becoming widely recognised as the long-serving host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Uganda, a role he has held since 2011.
He later joined the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), where he spent 13 years as a senior presenter on the World Service’s flagship Newsday programme and as a host of the Africa Daily podcast.
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Kasujja exited the BBC in August 2025. He also co-moderated Uganda’s historic 2016 presidential debate, the first of its kind in the country.
Supporters of his appointment argue that his international experience and editorial discipline could bolster the credibility and effectiveness of government communication, particularly at a time when Uganda faces heightened scrutiny over governance, human rights and regional security issues.
Strategic role of the Media Centre
The Uganda Media Centre serves as the primary hub for coordinating official government communication, organising state briefings and managing engagement between public institutions and local and international media outlets.
The leadership transition comes amid broader efforts to recalibrate government messaging ahead of upcoming political milestones.
Kasujja is expected to formally assume office once administrative and procedural requirements are completed.
