Business 2 October 2026 Nile Post

Peter Mungoma Joins Next Media as Deputy Group CEO and Chief of Radio

Next Media Group has appointed Peter Jackson Mungoma as Deputy Group CEO and Chief of Radio, leveraging his extensive two-decade experience in media and commercial leadership. His proven track record includes significant growth and strategic transformation during his tenure at Capital Radio Group. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/375074/peter-mungoma-appointed-deputy-group-ceochief-of-radio-at-next-media

Next Media Group has officially announced the appointment of Peter Jackson Mungoma to the key roles of Deputy Group CEO and Chief of Radio. This strategic move brings a seasoned executive with over twenty years of diverse experience in media, broadcasting, telecommunications, and commercial leadership to the organization.

Mungoma, a C-suite executive, has a distinguished background in strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and driving commercial growth across various sectors including media, broadcasting, and telecommunications.

Prior to this appointment, Mungoma served as the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Radio Group from 2014. During his leadership, the radio group not only maintained its market leadership but also expanded its audience across both traditional and digital platforms, achieved consistent revenue growth, and forged valuable strategic partnerships.

Kin Kariisa, CEO of Next Media Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, “Peter brings commercial discipline and leadership depth to Next Media Group. His record at Capital Radio practically shows what sustained growth and strong governance are. We welcome him as we build the next chapter for our radio, television and digital platforms.”

Mungoma’s career is marked by a strong emphasis on commercial sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. He has played a crucial role in positioning media entities for continued relevance and growth in competitive markets.

His extensive experience also spans senior leadership and advisory roles across East Africa, focusing on market entry strategies and business turnarounds. Mungoma holds an MBA in Marketing from Makerere University and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School. He also possesses specialized international radio certifications.

Mungoma is recognized for his strategic insight and transformative leadership, aiming to further enhance Next Media’s teams, frameworks, partnerships, and long-term value creation.

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