NBS TV's Omagor Elected UJA Northern Uganda Representative As Kirunda Takes Presidency

What the report says

NBS Television journalist Joseph Omagor has been elected the Uganda Journalists Association’s Northern Uganda regional representative, while New Vision journalist Emmanuel Kirunda was chosen to lead the association as president. The elections took place during UJA’s Annual General Assembly on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the association’s offices in Keti Falawo, Kawempe, according to Nile Post’s report.

Kirunda won after his main challenger, Jay Rizik Kalungi Agonzibwa, withdrew following discussions between the two candidates. Kalungi was then declared vice president, filling a slot that had remained open during the voting process. The election was overseen by advocate Gilbert Mbonye as returning officer. Other office-bearers selected included Ronald Kabuye as secretary general, Issa Kigongo as treasurer, Tadeo Damba as organising secretary, Rachael Namuli Nakabugo as secretary for production, Daniel Mukisa as secretary for external relations, and Hakim Mubiru as secretary for health and social welfare.

The contest also highlighted the priorities the new leadership may face. Both presidential hopefuls had spoken about strengthening the association, improving journalists’ welfare and defending press freedom. Kirunda emphasized institutional reform, journalists’ safety and economic rights, while Kalungi focused on financial support, emergency assistance and professional development for women and younger journalists.

Nile Post reported that the outcome gives UJA a new national leadership team at a time when Uganda’s journalists continue to face concerns over safety, working conditions and professional solidarity. The association’s new officers will now be expected to turn those campaign pledges into action.