Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo, a renowned sports journalist and head of sports at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, has reportedly left the organisation after opting to stay in the United Kingdom.
At least three journalists at the Namuwongo-based media organisation told Bbeg Media that Kigongo had communicated to senior management that he would not be coming back soon.
“He wrote to them, and I got to know since he was my supervisor,” confirmed one of the journalists who requested to remain anonymous.
Kigongo left Uganda for the UK on August 2 to ostensibly cover the Commonwealth Games.
After the games, sources said he chose to stay on and search for greener pastures.
Another journalist told us that Kigongo moved to England from Scotland after the games ended and is staying with a relative as he figures out his next move.
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It ought to be pointed out that by the time Kigongo opted to go to the UK, NMG operations in Uganda had been interrupted on the orders of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Their outlets were reopened at the end of July after the group reached an understanding with the government.
Sources say these events could have triggered Kigongo to leave because his journalism future in Uganda seemed uncertain.
Kigongo is one of the most respected sports analysts in the country and has featured on various sports shows. Before he left, he had started a sports podcast, Second Take with IDK.
