A weekend at the ABSA Captain’s Bell Golf Tournament
I am thrilled to have participated in the ABSA Captain’s Bell Golf Tournament, where I won a few categories, Division 1, and secured the remarkable 2nd runner-up position overall. I also had a chance to interact with my colleagues, Sylvia Mulinge, the CEO of MTN, Hon. Dicksons Kateshumbwa, and many others. I want to extend […]
Next Media and Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Join Forces for Aviation Sector Advancement
I had the privilege of leading my team in a crucial meeting with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at the #NextMediaPark. Our discussions revolved around the pivotal role of media support in national development, specifically in the aviation industry. The commitment of Next Media to collaboration and our unwavering dedication to advancing Uganda’s aviation […]
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) EXCO Meeting
Today, as the National Association of Broadcasters – Uganda (NAB) Chairman, I chaired our monthly EXCO meeting to discuss the state of the media industry. The meeting focused on a range of issues affecting the industry, including the recent presidential directive on government communications and the role of Signet in providing Free-To-Air services to the […]
Partnering for a Malaria-Free Uganda: My Productive Meeting with Key Stakeholders
I have just had an incredibly productive meeting with the leadership and key stakeholders of the Malaria Free Uganda Board. We discussed actionable proposals on how Malaria Free Uganda, the Ecobank Foundation, and #NextMediaUG can partner in the Zero Malaria by 2030 campaign. The meeting’s focus was on how we can work together to, among […]
Reflections on our Success: Highlights from Next Media’s Q1 Board Meeting
Candid conversations about what worked or what didn’t here at #NextMediaUG were the bulk of my activity when we held our Q1 Board Meeting. One standout win for me was the digital realignment efforts we undertook towards the end of 2022. Engaging our people digitally accounted for a great percentage of the extensive training and […]
A Night of Gratitude and Recommitment as I Hosted Sheikhs who have made Salam Ramadhan Campaign a success
I have this evening had the privilege of hosting the Sheikhs who lead our Salam TV and Salam Charity efforts in our annual #SalamRamadhan campaign to an Iftar dinner at our Portbell residence, where we thanked them for their invaluable sacrifice for the good of our Faith. Together, we reflected on how far we have […]
Urgent Appeal for Journalist Safety: National Association of Broadcasters Expresses Concern Over Assaults on Media Personnel
As the National Association of Broadcasters, we have written a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, expressing our dissatisfaction with the continuous assault and brutal attacks on journalists by security forces in #Uganda. Additionally, we have sought a meeting with the Ministry of Internal Honorable Kahinda Otafiire and all relevant parties, especially […]
Uganda Communications Commission Visit to the Park
Excited to have met with the team from Uganda Communications Commission this morning to discuss the potential partnership renewal for the 10th Uganda Film Festival (#UFF2023)! This year’s festival promises to be much bigger than all before, complete with a regional aspect. As a multimedia group with an already existing regional presence & a willingness […]
Supporting the Nakaloke Center Mosque Construction Project is Our ‘Salam Ramadhan’ Campaign Focus This Ramadhan
Earlier today, I had the honour of meeting with the Construction Committee of the Nakaloke Center Mosque in Mbale when they came by the Next Media Park for the launch of our ‘Salam Ramadhan’ campaign. This project was near and dear to the late Dr. Hassan Galiwango, and it is a humbling experience to support […]
Next Media Launches “Beera Steady – Be Better” Campaign to Empower Ugandans Against Online Fraud
Today has been an incredible day for my team and I at Next Media. Together with our partners from the Uganda Communications Commission, Bank of Uganda, MTN Uganda, Equity Bank Uganda, Uganda Bankers Association, and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, we successfully launched our two-year behavioural change campaign, “Beera Steady – Be Better”. […]