Who is Jonan Kiiza? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, tribe, career, work and experience, early life and education of the current Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at UEDCL.
Jonan Kiiza is a Ugandan communications, media and public relations expert.
He currently serves as the Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
This role doubles as UEDCL’s spokesperson, making Kiiza a visible public spokesman, regularly addressing the media on network upgrades, outages, transformer replacement, and the rollout of new connections.
Education Background
Jonan Kiiza holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Cavendish University, Uganda.
He went on to pursue a Master of Journalism and Media Studies with a focus on Multimedia and Investigative Journalism at Uganda Christian University, immediately after his undergraduate studies.
Education background summary
| Years | Institution | Status /Award |
| 2015 – 2017 | Uganda Christian University | Master’s of Journalism and Media Studies, Multimedia and Investigative Journalism |
| 2012 – 2015 | Cavendish University Uganda | Bachelor’s of Mass Communication, Communication and Media Studies |
Career and Professional Work Experience
Jonan Kiiza has built a career based on several years of experience in public relations, media, and academia.
He started at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL) as a Public Relations and Media Officer in October 2017.
He then transferred to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) as a Senior Corporate Affairs Officer in September 2019.
In April 2025, as Umeme Limited’s 20-year distribution concession came to an end, Kiiza was promoted to be the Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
In this capacity, he also acts as the official spokesperson, often appearing on behalf of the company’s management to discuss performance and challenges. He was the central public figure responsible for communicating UEDCL’s readiness and ongoing performance during and after the monumental takeover of the national power distribution mandate.
Work experience background summary
| Years | Institution | Position |
| Apr 2025 – Present | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) | Head Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs |
| Sep 2019 – Apr 2025 | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) | Senior Corporate Affairs Officer |
| Oct 2017 – Sep 2019 | Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL) | Public Relations and Media Officer |
| Jul 2004 – Apr 2025 | Cavendish University Uganda and Royal Media Uganda Ltd | Media Expert and Lecturer |
Other Career Accomplishments
For a long duration, Jonan has also worked as a lecturer and media expert at both Cavendish University Uganda and Royal Media Uganda from 2004 until 2025.
Achievements and Awards
Jonan Kiiza has a strong reputation for his ability to communicate creatively and strategically, which is visible from his familiar voice and face on different radio and television discussion panels.
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