Joseph (Joe) Kigozi: A Media visionary tranforming Uganda's television industry

RYSTAR MAN OF THE WEEK: 

Joseph Kigozi is the Chief Strategy Officer and Deputy Group CEO at Next Media Services Uganda, deputizing the CEO Kin Kariisa, a role he has held since September 2017.

Kigozi is also General Manager at NBS Sport Uganda and sports broadcaster at NBS TV. This gentleman who wears many hats is also the Vice Chairman of National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).

His journey in the media industry is marked by strategic leadership and a robust understanding of marketing and business development.


Prior to his current role, Kigozi has also served as the General Manager for NBS Sport. With a wealth of experience as a seasoned football analyst at NBS Television for the past sixteen years of his illustrious career since August 2008.


He effortlessly combines sports marketing, sports management, team building and corporate communications in his team leadership and business strategy.


In June 2010, Kigozi was appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer of NBS Television at the Kira Road based Media Plaza on Plot 78, where he was in charge of brand and communication, overseeing the station's corporate communications, and business strategy. 



In September 2017, Kigozi was elevated to the rank of Chief Strategy Officer responsible for overseeing Next Media Services' Brands Strategy this included adversising and strategic management , a role he still actively serves in till to date.


Kigozi also served as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Reach A Hand, Uganda from February 2015 until November 2018.



Joseph's career at Next Media began in November 2017 when he was appointed General Manager at Sanyuka Television. After four years of driving strategic partnerships and business strategy for Sanyuka TV where he was responsible for the growth of the emerging TV brand.

His first management role came in August 2015 when he was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Buganda Broadcasting Services (BBS) Telefayina the kingdom's royal TV station. He served in this position for over two years until September 2017. 



Joseph's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Walden University, which he completed between November 2019 and November 2021, and a Bachelor of Community Psychology, Communication and Media Studies which he was awarded from Makerere University, completed from 2001 to 2005.

Joseph Kigozi's blend of strategic planning, marketing prowess, and media management experience positions him as a key player in shaping the future of Next Media Services and the broader media landscape in Uganda.

PHOTO CREDIT: All 📸photos used in this blog post are courtesy of Joseph Kigozi.

Profile compiled by Rhyman Agaba

Editor of this publication.

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