By Infora Media
President Museveni has appointed former BBC journalist Allan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre, placing an experienced international broadcaster in charge of government communication at a politically sensitive moment.
The appointment follows a presidential directive to the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, to initiate the formal procedures required to implement the decision.
In a letter dated December 27, 2025, addressed to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the President said he had reviewed proposals regarding leadership changes at the Media Centre and noted that earlier consultations had already identified Kasujja as the preferred candidate.
The President indicated that while he had not been aware of ongoing lobbying for the position, the decision had already been made, with consideration of other interested officials to follow separately.
State House sources say the directive clears the way for the redeployment of senior government communicators who had been associated with the role, including Obed Katureebe, the acting head of the Government Communication Centre, and Duncan Abigaba, a former deputy director at the Government Citizen Interaction Centre.
Kasujja’s selection is understood to have been influenced by his extensive international media experience, particularly his exposure to global audiences and high-pressure communication environments.
The President also directed that the process of identifying a suitable deputy executive director be initiated.
Kasujja replaces Ofwono Opondo, who stepped down in April 2025 after declaring his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections. Opondo has since been elected unopposed as Member of Parliament representing Older Persons for Eastern Uganda.
Kasujja resigned from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in August 2025 after more than a decade with the broadcaster. During his tenure, he served as a lead presenter on the World Service programme Newsday and hosted the widely followed Africa Daily podcast. He returned to Uganda after spending 13 years based in London.
Before joining the BBC, Kasujja built his media career in Uganda, starting at Sanyu FM and later working across radio and television. He also co-hosted The Big Breakfast on Capital FM and presented the Ugandan edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
His return to public service has attracted attention, particularly regarding his recent social media activity, which analysts say has increasingly aligned with official government messaging. In the lead-up to the January 15 vote, his commentary frequently echoed state positions and reflected close engagement with Gen Kainerugaba, whom the President cited as having been consulted on the Media Centre leadership.
As Executive Director, Kasujja will serve as the government’s chief spokesperson, overseeing official communication and representing the state across domestic and international media platforms.