By Veteran Ugandan journalist Alan Kasujja has announced his departure from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) after a 13-year career marked by a relentless commitment to telling Africa’s stories on the global stage.
Kasujja, known for his commanding voice and incisive interviews on flagship programs such as Africa Daily and Newsday, took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on his journey, describing it as one of “constant growth, breaking barriers, and amplifying African voices on the biggest stage.”
“It has been transformative,” he wrote. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked at the BBC… and to my family and friends whose support kept me going.”
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Kasujja revealed that he had once considered leaving the BBC as early as 2014, but decided to stay on, a choice he now says he is glad he made. “The global network I’ve built over the last 13 years will be valuable in the next chapter of this story,” he added, hinting at future ventures.
A passionate advocate for African storytelling, Kasujja urged fellow journalists and creatives to continue championing the continent’s narratives.
“We must continue to weave Africa’s narrative. No one is coming to save us. No one cares as much as we do.”
Kasujja joined the BBC in 2012 after a successful career in Ugandan media, where he had worked with Capital FM, NTV Uganda, and other outlets. At the BBC, he became one of the most recognizable African voices, interviewing world leaders, tackling complex global issues, and pushing African stories into spaces that “would otherwise never be explored.”
His departure marks the end of an era for the broadcaster’s Africa coverage, particularly on Africa Daily, where his style of journalism blended depth, context, and cultural fluency to engage both African and international audiences.
While Kasujja has not disclosed his next professional step, his farewell message suggests he will remain deeply engaged in storytelling and advocacy for Africa’s place in the global media landscape.
