Veteran Journalist and Former BBC reporter , Alan Kasujja has assumed office of Executive Director , Uganda Media Center and promised to turn aorund government communication for effective public understanding and by-in .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpeaking with one voice is not about uniformity \u2014 it is about coherence. It is about being heard and understood. It is about building trust and delivering impact. When government communicates clearly, citizens respond with confidence,\u201d Kasujja said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThis is not just a mere change of guard. This is a fundamental change. It is not business as usual. Uganda is at an inflection point, and the story we tell about our country \u2014 and how we tell it \u2014 will shape the decade ahead. Uganda has ambitious goals, including tenfold growth. It is a bold and audacious vision, but one that is achievable and time-sensitive. This vision is anchored on four transformative sectors: agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral development, and science, technology and innovation,\u201d Kasujja stated .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added , ” We want to see a government that speaks with one voice. Fragmented messaging is not only inefficient, it erodes public trust \u2014 something we cannot afford. Competing voices across ministries, departments, and agencies undermine credibility, and this is an issue we are going to address,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Uganda has ambitious goals, including tenfold growth. It is a bold and audacious vision, but one that is achievable and time-sensitive. This vision is anchored on four transformative sectors: agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral development, and science, technology and innovation,\u201d Kasujja added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kasujja said , \u201cWe want to see a government that speaks with one voice. Fragmented messaging is not only inefficient, it erodes public trust \u2014 something we cannot afford. Competing voices across ministries, departments, and agencies undermine credibility, and this is an issue we are going to address.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kasujja, was recengtly appointed to the role by Yoweri Museveni and has taken over from Obed Katureebe, who has been the acting Executive Director since MP elect Ofwono Opondo quit the job mid last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, said that with the new dynamics in the media landscape, having vibrant government communication is key, noting that Kasujja is expected to deliver on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe now have hundreds of radio stations, numerous television channels, and a wide range of print and digital platforms. Social media has further transformed the communication landscape. This evolution makes it necessary to have strong institutions and systems to regulate and coordinate communication,\u201d Baryomunsi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baryomunsi pledged to support the Uganda Media Centre in strengthening linkages with other government communication units, especially at the district level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will also ensure that government communication is effectively delivered through existing platforms. For instance, broadcasters that are licensed are required to provide free airtime for government messaging. We will work to ensure that this airtime is used efficiently and reflects the government\u2019s position clearly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoing forward, we will engage further to explore practical solutions. For example, the Media Centre could periodically consolidate key national issues and provide structured communication that guides messaging across the country. This will help ensure consistency, clarity, and effectiveness in how government communicates with the public.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of ICT Permanent Secretary, Aminah Zawedde, pledged support to the new Uganda Media Centre ED and his team .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday, communication goes beyond government messaging. It is about how the entire country is perceived. The image we project about Uganda is not only the responsibility of government, but also of every citizen. Therefore, this moment is more than an administrative transition. It represents a shift in leadership at a time when public communication matters more than ever,\u201d Dr. Zawedde said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are no longer dealing only with traditional communication. We are operating in an environment shaped by emerging technologies and evolving communication trends, which we must embrace,\u201d Dr. Zawedde stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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