Veteran Ugandan journalist Alan Kasujja has announced his departure from the BBC News after a remarkable 13-years in service.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Kasujja reflected on his journey, describing his time at the BBC as “transformative” and a period of “constant growth… breaking barriers… amplifying African voices… going into spaces that would otherwise never be explored.”
Kasujja expressed gratitude to his colleagues across the BBC network, particularly teams behind Africa Daily and Newsday, acknowledging their support in shaping impactful reporting.
He also paid tribute to his family and friends, noting that their encouragement was crucial to his perseverance, especially in the early years when he considered leaving. “I didn’t think I’d last this long. I was ready to leave in 2014. But I’m glad I stuck it,” he wrote.
Looking ahead, Kasujja highlighted the value of the global network he has built over the years and expressed his continued commitment to shaping Africa’s narrative. Quoting his own words, he emphasized, “No one is coming to save us. No one cares as much as we do.”
Kasujja’s departure marks the end of an era at the BBC, where his work has helped bring African stories, perspectives, and voices to audiences worldwide. While the next chapter of his career remains to be revealed, it has been rumored before that he intends to plunge himself in the murky waters of Uganda’s politics.
Alan Kasujja His began working at Sanyu FM in Kampala in the mid-1990s. He also worked at Capital FM in Nairobi, Kenya, before returning to Uganda to present the Big Breakfast on Capital FM in Kampala. Alan has also made his name as a television presenter – he hosted Uganda’s version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?