Veteran journalist Alan Kasujja is poised for a possible return to Uganda’s airwaves, with strong indications that he could join Next Radio, the premier radio station of Next Media based in Naguru.
Broadcasting on 106.1 FM, the station is emerging as a likely destination after Kasujja publicly expressed his renewed passion for radio, declaring that the “radio bug refuses to leave” and hinting at a comeback that would reconnect him with local listeners.
In a Monday post on X (formerly Twitter), Kasujja shared his desire to reconnect with listeners.
“This radio bug refuses to leave… Presenting an hour of good old music would be nice,” he wrote. He also floated ideas for production teams, mentioning Samson Bill, Timothy Kalyegira, Timothy Lwanga, Ben Mwine, and Jameson Onen.
Kasujja suggested potential stations, including Next Media’s Next Radio, while emphasizing his loyalty and the type of conversations he hopes to host. The post quickly drew excitement from followers urging him to make a return.
Speaking to this reporter, Kasujja confirmed the idea is serious.
“Yes!!! Absolutely!!” he said. “And I’d use it as a platform to do my work.”
Kasujja stepped away from the BBC after more than a decade, where he was a main presenter of Newsday on the World Service. Based in London since 2012, he built a strong international profile while staying engaged with Ugandan affairs.
Last month, President Museveni directed that Kasujja be appointed Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, replacing Ofwono Opondo, to strengthen government communication and media coordination.
His media career began in the 1990s at Sanyu FM before moving to Capital FM. He also hosted The Fourth Estate, a political talk show widely regarded as influential, and in January 2016 co-moderated Uganda’s first televised presidential debate alongside Nancy Kacungira.
Should he return to local radio, it would mark a homecoming for one of Uganda’s most recognised media figures — and, as he suggests, a platform to reflect on the country’s past while engaging with its future.
